2023 Nigerien coup d'état

This is a huge problem for the West and especially France.

Zlatti71
@djuric_zlatko
France is experiencing a significant decline in influence in Africa.

Colleagues at Thucydides' Trap have published a striking diagram showing how France is being pushed out of Africa. The stickers on the map indicate the countries from which Paris has been forced to withdraw over the past year and a half.

This decline can be attributed to France's own foreign policy mistakes, Africa's desire for independence from the West and sovereignty, as well as the increasing influence of Russia and China on the continent.

The recent coup in Niger is particularly noteworthy. Both the US and France have condemned it, which indicates that it is not in their favor.

It will be interesting to observe the fate of Niger's uranium mines. Before the coup, the French company Orano was engaged in uranium mining there. Now, we have to wait and see which companies will take up active development.

It's worth noting that Russia closely follows the uranium context in Kazakhstan, as it accounts for more than 40 per cent of the world's uranium production. This is also why Britain and the United States are strongly opposed to Russia's actions in Kazakhstan.

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Zlatti71
@djuric_zlatko
Macron declares readiness to defend French interests in Niger

If necessary, the President of France will decide on the protection of compatriots in the African state. This statement was made today by the press service of the Elysee Palace.

Macron's determination is due to the events in the Niger capital Niamey, where rebel forces overthrew the pro-French government the day before.

“Emmanuel Macron will not tolerate any attack against France and her interests. France will respond immediately and rigorously if its citizens are attacked,” the French authorities said in a statement.

"Resolute Macron" should first tame the Africans inside his own country, and only then look behind the curtain of the continent.

Holy shit, if this is true France is in deep energy trouble (50% of its NPP uranium comes from Niger) they will have to react, possibly militarily. Especially if Niger withdraws its central bank functions from Paris as well.

I would suggest that the timing of this tiger tail pull could be a terrible mistake.

This is not quite on the scale of what Qaddafi in Libya was going to do and see what happened to him. We will see what African solidarity and Russian (perhaps more accurately, Wagner) support will bring on the scene.

Its all China and Russia's fault, especially the latter showing that the US in not omnipotent. As in the school playground, as soon as someone stands up to the bully their power fades.

Expect more charter flights from Belarus to Africa

Zlatti71
@djuric_zlatko
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In a remarkable display of sovereignty, African states are refusing to play the old colonial game with their former masters. Instead, they are asserting their independence and forging their own paths, aligning with China and Russia rather than with traditional Western powers like France, the EU, or the USA. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has become a catalyst for the unification of the global south under the auspices of BRICS, propelling Africa to new heights.

It is high time for genuine partnerships and mutually beneficial agreements, rejecting further exploitation and theft. What is truly astonishing is the Western media's apparent ignorance of these developments, as if they prefer to keep the public in the dark. Contrary to some expectations, the Ukraine conflict has not escalated into a global WW3 but has instead become a cold conflict with repercussions felt across the world beyond Ukraine's borders. The shifting geopolitical dynamics are reshaping the landscape, and it's imperative to acknowledge and understand the emerging realities.

They still have any bomb left, or will ask Muricans for help a day after?

I see the opposite.
This type of declaration can cool down some froggy heads. They have already denied plans of military intervention. Interestingly is the fact, that both Egypt and Algeria denied joining sanctions against Niger, with Algeria sending signals that they might join the show if someone will be fool enough to intervene.
We see the final end of the French colonial system, and that is for sure.

It is not impossible
Along the declarations of Russia-Africa forum, there is one of big importance. Russia increased the African students quota. In some cases, tenfold ...
In the next decade, we will have another generation of African elites who speak fluent Russian, just as it is now for some countries ruled by people who spent their best times of youth in the Soviet Union. Good luck persuading them how Russia is bad

That is why using Wagner was a brilliant idea. No formal connections with the Russian government, just a hired guns.
Now they are well established with several countries, but what is more important, they have trained local forces. Those can be used to intervene without pointing on Russia, even if the command will be Wagner.

Oh no no no, you silly silly!
It can work this way only when suits the west!


Edit : seems Guinea is a third country that declared an intervention in Niger will be considered as an act of war, and they will send troops to defend it.

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