In recent years, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger caught international attention for which one of the following reasons is common to all of them?
(a) Emergence as major oil exporters
(b) Widespread democratic reforms
(c) Return to military rule through coups
(d) Withdrawal from the African Union

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In recent years, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger caught international attention for which one of the following reasons is common to all of them?
(a) Emergence as major oil exporters
(b) Widespread democratic reforms
(c) Return to military rule through coups
(d) Withdrawal from the African Union

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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have all experienced military coups in recent years, leading to the establishment of junta-led governments. These developments not only shifted the political landscape of the Sahel region but also contributed to their withdrawal from ECOWAS in 2025, citing tensions with the bloc over its stance on unconstitutional regime changes.

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In recent years, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger caught international attention for which one of the following reasons is common to all of them? (a) Emergence as major oil exporters (b) Widespread democratic reforms (c) Return to military rule through coups (d) Withdrawal from the African Union

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