In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught the international attention for which one of

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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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Correct Answer: D — Successful coupsStep-by-step Solution:Chad, Guinea, Mali, and Sudan all experienced military coups in recent years (2020‑2022). Mali had coups in 2020 and 2021; Guinea in 2021; Sudan in 2021 (although suspended); Chad’s president died in battle in 2021 and a military council took over, widely considered a coup. These events drew international attention and led to suspensions from the African Union.Why other options are incorrect:Option A (Rare earth deposits): While some African countries have mineral wealth, this is not the common reason for news for all four.Option B (Chinese military bases): China has a naval base in Djibouti, but not in these four.Option C (Sahara expansion): Desertification affects the Sahel region, but it does not explain the recent news spikes for these specific countries.Key Concept: The “coup belt” in West and Central Africa has expanded. The African Union and ECOWAS have imposed sanctions and suspensions in response, reflecting a resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government.

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