Western governments have demonized the coup in Niger and threatened intervention, but polls show that 78% of Nigeriens support the military government's anti...

AI summary

West Africa is at the forefront of geopolitical tensions marked by military coups and the rise of nationalist governments challenging neocolonial practices, particularly those of France. These governments seek to control their rich resources like gold and uranium for economic growth and national sovereignty, angering Western powers advocating neocolonialism. The expulsion of French soldiers from Mali and Niger, both pivotal in Western military operations, underscores the regions’ significance. Despite Western claims of authoritarianism, nationalist governments enjoy strong popular support, resisting intervention and forging alliances with Russia and China. The West exaggerates Russian influence while projecting their neocolonialism. Geopolitical conflicts manifest the struggle for autonomy in West Africa.

  • Yepthatsme@kbin.social
    72·
    1 year ago

    I was there in 2015 and they loved us. We voted in Trump and a lot of people did a 180. They don’t want anyone lording over them. But their population is 50% kids 14 and under so it’s not an easy place to get well educated leadership from the population so they go with strong men.