1. If all this sounds like the makings of a paperback thriller, that’s hardly a coincidence.
A. But to Africa watchers the tale of treachery is closer to Danielle Steel, revolving around an ugly family feud raging within Obiang’s place.
B. Like Thatcher, Archer has denied involvement.
C. At stake is who will succeed the President after 25 years of iron rule.
D. One of the alleged coup financers was thriller author and former British politician Jeffrey Archer.
6. “These guys thought it was ripe for a coup, because there was nonstop squabbling in the family”, says Vasset.