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Russian Intelligence Accuses France of Coup Plots in Africa

RussiaRussian Intelligence Accuses France of Coup Plots in Africa

Russian Intelligence Accuses France of Coup Plots in Africa
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Metaculus Prediction

There is a 52% chance that there there be a successful coup in Africa or Latin America before March 1, 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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