African heads of state have developed a preference for constitutional coups over military coups, in part, because they are less likely to anger foreign aid partners. In addition, there are greater safeguards against traditional coups, incentivizing political leaders to hold on to power through constitutional coups instead.
There is a growing inclination among African heads of state towards choosing constitutional over military coups; this shift is influenced by the reduced risk of upsetting foreign aid providers. Simultaneously, enhanced safeguards against conventional coups encourage political leaders to retain power through constitutional methods rather than military ones.