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Feb 20 • 7 tweets • 6 min read
When Nigeria intervenes.

Liberia.

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. The first elected female President in Africa.
Sierra-Leone.

One of Africa's most politically stable countries.
Gambia.

Gambians enjoy the fruits of democracy after 22 years of tyranny.
When France intervenes.

Burkina Faso.
Mali.

Breaks world record. Two coup d'etats in 16 months. Politically unstable. Increased insecurity.
Libya.

This is the country that once boasted the best living standards in Africa.
Chad.

Supports the military takeover of government. Insists "Democracy cam WAIT".

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