Notorious British Coup Plotter of Equatorial Guinea Dies at 72

Simon Mann, the British mercenary whose name became emblematic of a contentious coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea, has died at the age of 72. Renowned for his pivotal role in one of Africa’s most audacious government overthrows, Mann’s life was characterized by intrigue, legal struggles, and an unyielding pursuit of power. His 2004 scheme to take control of the oil-rich nation culminated in his arrest and imprisonment, drawing global scrutiny towards the intricacies of mercenary…