Failed Coup in Africa

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-34334430

President Michel Kafando, president of Burkina Faso, was reinstated as president after a failed coup attempt that began last week. The coup, led by the presidential guard of the last president, seized power last week but were met with fierce resistance by the populace. With assistance from other West African leaders, a ceasefire and eventual return of the President was achieved.

Instability in African countries is common with military coups being the nastiest. However, not only did the coup fail but the populace was completely against it and were glad with the presidents return. This shows that even when coups happen, it is capable of an African country to recover peacefully. This precedent is promising for stability in the region and Continent.