Guinea's Junta Leader Addresses the United Nations, Criticizing Western Involvement in African Coups

 

Recently, Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya, who got the presidency of Guinea following a coup in 2021, addressed at the UN about the rise in military coups across Africa. He underlined the significance of addressing the underlying causes of these instances.

The conventional understanding of coup leaders was questioned by Colonel Doumbouya. According to him, the actual issue is when leaders alter the law so they may hold onto power forever. He urged with world leaders to uphold these deeds because they are harmful to Africans.

Eight military coups took place since 2020 in nations in West and Central Africa, including Niger and Gabon. This raises concerns for the stability of Africa. According to Doumbouya, coups arise when politicians don't fulfill their promises, grow lazy in politics, and change the rules to stay in power, which affects the people.

Colonel Doumbouya objected to foreigners, such as Western nations, for interfering in African politics. He claimed that Africans are fed up with foreign pressure and judgment. He demanded that Africa take responsibility for its own future since its people are enthusiastic about doing so.

Though it's not always obvious whether they work, some leaders believe coups can end ongoing problems. The Islamic State organization is said to be expanding in Mali, according to the UN, and Burkina Faso's economy degraded following two coups in 2020.

We need long-term solutions, not military coups, said Bola Tinubu, the president of Nigeria and head of a group of West African nations. Although he is aware that people demand change, he believes that the real issues must be addressed.

At the UN, Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya spoke on the rise in coups in Africa and blamed it on rulers who stay in power too long and violate the law. He urges international leaders to forbid outsiders from interfering and to leave Africans alone to determine their own future. While it's not always obvious, some people believe coups can be helpful. Instead of coups, Bola Tinubu wants to address the genuine problems.