A recent survey of 36 African countries revealed that though citizens support democracy, a slim majority is willing to endorse a military coup if elected leaders abuse their power. As a number of West African nations grapple with this dilemma, some wonder whether longtime Cameroonian leader Paul Biya might face the same fate.
survey of 36 African countries found that two thirds of people - 66 percent - say they want democracy, while 67 percent disapprove of military rule.Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Gabon have all recently witnessedDresden University of Technology
"The coups and the related crisis of democracy in the region is a long-term result of colonialism and Africa's continuous disadvantageous integration into the global economy," Zajontz says, adding that unconstitutional changes of government show that democratic governance remains an"elusive idea". "The notoriety of military takeovers in francophone Africa is simply due to the rise of political consciousness," Mentan told RFI.
The results seem to suggest growing frustration over President Paul Biya's time in office. Biya came to power in 1982 and has survived two coups.
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