UPSC Prelims 2023·GS1·polity-and-governance·social justice and international relations

In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught the international attention for which one of the following reasons common to all of them?

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  1. ADiscovery of rich deposits of rare earth elements
  2. BEstablishment of Chinese military bases
  3. CSouthward expansion of Sahara Desert
  4. DSuccessful coupsCorrect

Explanation

Chad, Guinea, Mali, and Sudan are all West and Central African nations that have experienced a series of successful military coups or significant political upheavals leading to military takeovers in recent years (roughly between 2020 and 2022-2023). This wave of unconstitutional changes of government has drawn considerable international attention and concern, making 'successful coups' the common reason for them being in the news.
polity-and-governance: In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught the international attention for which one of the following reaso

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