The best proof that a coup is truly revolutionary and in defense of its people, or is likely to evolve in that direction, is when the empire threatens to intervene to restore its "democracy", i.e. its dominance.
The African continent appears to be in moments of coup ferment. Surprises against the state are not new in these parts. Last July, the military took over in Niger from the elected government of President Mohamed Bazoum ostensibly for ‘army reason.