In 2004 there was an attempted coup in an African country, in which the British were involved. What country?

BRY2K

The country was/is Equatorial Guinea. On 25 November, Sir Mark Thatcher faces a daunting appearance in a South African court on charges that he helped fund a military coup in the West African state of Equatorial Guinea. If found guilty he could face 15 years in a South African prison. According to an account given by Mr Mann, in early 2003 he agreed a plan to provide military support to escort the opposition leader in exile, Mr Severo Moto, back to Equatorial Guinea and take over as President - in effect a coup. The coup plot was put into action, and Mr Mann contacted a number of former mercenaries to assist him in securing soldiers and arms. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3996243.stm Mar 06 08, 7:48 AM

Baloo55th

Can I repost my objection to 'the British' in the question? Saying 'the British' implies that the United Kingdom as an entity was involved in this coup. This is not the case, as Mark Thatcher has no connection with the UK Government, and never has had - other than being the son of Margaret Thatcher. If this wording is to stand, can I point out allegations of American involvement at governmental level - http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2004/sep/27/usa.equatorialguinea and ask that 'the Americans' be added to the question? More info: http://www.energybulletin.net/1771.html and allegations of Spanish involvement at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Equatorial_Guinea_coup_d'%C3%A9tat_attempt Baloo doesn't often defend the UK Government.... Mar 06 08, 4:36 PM