5 Countries Ruled by Military Dictators in 2023

In this article, we look at five countries with the longest ongoing military rule as of 2023. You can read about the impact of both authoritarianism and democracy on economic growth by heading over to our article — 8 Countries Ruled by Military Dictatorship in 2023.

5. Sudan

Ruled by the Military since: October 2021

On October 25, 2021, the Sudanese military seized full control of the country and dismissed the civilian government led by Abdalla Hamdok. The military justified the move citing infighting among the civilian leadership which they claimed threatened the stability of the country.

Sudan’s economic woes have further worsened since then and the country is reeling economically after western countries paused financial assistance and aid for the country.