What's going on in Africa...

[SOTTREADER]

I will give some more data about French affairs.
Over the past half century, 67 military coups have taken place by the hands of France in 26 African countries. In 16 countries, French influence remains mainly through the financial system. France takes up to 85% of the budgets of African countries to its central bank under various pretexts (these amounts are not included in 500 billion) and then these countries can receive a maximum of 20% of what is transferred to France, and if they need more, then in the form of loans from the French central bank. The nominal GDP of the African countries controlled by France is 196 billion, and the GDP at purchasing power parity is more than 400 billion! In short, the French rob Africans simply mercilessly and in every possible way and, although they do not reach the world hegemon in this activity, there is definitely a bigger scale there, but in principle they do not differ from them in any way.

Spoiler: Russian spelling

Приведу еще немного данных про французские делишки. За последние полвека руками Франции произошло 67 военных переворотов в 26 странах Африки. В 16 странах сохраняется французское влияние в основном через финансовую систему. Франция забирает в свой центробанк под разными предлогами до 85% бюджетов африканских стран (эти суммы не входят в 500 млрд) и далее эти страны могут получить максимум 20% от переведенного во францию, а если им нужно больше, то в виде кредитов от французкого центробанка. Номинальный ВВП подконтрольных Франции африканских стран составляет 196 млрд, а ВВП по паритету покупательной способности более 400 млрд! Короче французы ошкуривают африканцев просто беспощадно и хоть и не дотягиваются в этой деятельности до мирового гегемона, там масштаб однозначно побольше, однако в принципе ничем от них не отличаются.

I suspect this is one of the reasons contributing to mass uncontrolled migration to Europe.

 

[sToRmR1dR]

'Victoria Nuland is preaching ''democracy'' to Niger.'

Maidan ‘midwife’ warns Niger against courting Wagner

Victoria Nuland has warned Nigerien coup leaders against soliciting support from the Wagner private military company

www.rt.com

8 Aug, 2023

Nigerâs elite troops start moving towards capital cityâs airport â Al Arabiya

On July 26, military rebels in Niger announced the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum, the closure of national borders, the introduction of a curfew and the suspension of the constitution, as well as a ban on political parties

tass.com

8 AUG, 2023

 

[loreta]

'Victoria Nuland is preaching ''democracy'' to Niger.'

Maidan ‘midwife’ warns Niger against courting Wagner

Victoria Nuland has warned Nigerien coup leaders against soliciting support from the Wagner private military company

www.rt.com

8 Aug, 2023

Nigerâs elite troops start moving towards capital cityâs airport â Al Arabiya

On July 26, military rebels in Niger announced the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum, the closure of national borders, the introduction of a curfew and the suspension of the constitution, as well as a ban on political parties

tass.com

8 AUG, 2023

From the article of TASS:

However, the Al Arabiya TV channel reports, citing a statement by the regional organization's defense ministers, that the ECOWAS military leadership recognized the inadvisability of using force against Niger. At the same time, it decided to increase sanctions pressure to force the rebels to release Bazoum.

The rebels? How come they say this? They are not rebels, but the army of the country. A big difference. But news are like this, always. Saying wrong things all the time, even if Ecowas said the sentence. So when people read the news, if they read, they think some rebels made the putsch. Incredible. Funny if it is not funny at all.

 

[Alejo]

Although, Nuland's antics seem to not have worked as desired.

US admits Niger's military leaders did not agree to its proposals​

The United States considers it "unfortunate" that Niger's military leaders have rejected the intentions of the recent visit of the U.S. Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland, said State Department spokesman Matthew Miller on August 8.

"I think it's very unfortunate and is in keeping with the message we heard from them [the coup plotters] when Acting Undersecretary Nuland presented options for (...) a negotiated process moving forward, and they were not willing to take that path at this time," Miller said during a press conference.

The acting deputy secretary of state became the first U.S. official to visit the African country since the July 26 military coup.

During her visit, Nuland said she met with coup leader Moussa Salaou Barmou and three of his colonels in Niger's capital, Niamey, and described the meeting with them as "extremely frank and at times quite difficult."

Some U.S. media reported that the African nation's military authorities refused to allow Nuland to meet with detained President Mohamed Bazoum.

 

[f1esk]

'Victoria Nuland is preaching ''democracy'' to Niger.'

Military observer Alexei Sukonkin, in an interview with NEWS.ru, suggested that during a visit to Niger, US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland learned about the presence in the country of businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, whose name is associated with the Wagner PMC. The expert did not rule out that the "famous musical group" is located on the territory of an African country.

There were reports that a famous musical group (PMC Wagner. - NEWS.ru) appeared in Niger. In any case, Prigozhin [there] should be, as the person responsible for the decolonization of Africa and bringing it into a state friendly to Russia. Probably the only way. Nuland must have tripped over him,” Sukonkin added.

He admitted that Prigozhin was already in Niger. According to Sukonkin, it is not necessary for Russia to respond to Nuland's visit to Niger with a trip to Africa by a high-ranking diplomat.

I think not, [Russia should not send a diplomat equal in status to Nuland to Niger]. We have a well-defined policy implemented through PMCs. Most likely it should be continued. If the system works, why change it? Sukonkin summed up.

https://news.ru/russia/voennyj-obozrevatel-sukonkin-nazval-zanizhennymi-dannye-o-poteryah-vsu/

At the same time, an audio recording with Prigozhin’s statement was circulated in Russian Telegram channels on the information that the acting US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland, while on a visit to Niger, said that the US could recognize the new government in the country, but only if they did not invite to your country "Wagner Group":

“I am proud of the guys from the Wagner Group. Just thinking about them makes ISIS and Al-Qaeda become little obedient silk boys. And the US recognizes the government, which yesterday did not recognize, if only not to meet the "Wagner Group" in the country. This pleases, Mrs. Nuland.

We are always on the side of good, on the side of justice and on the side of those who fight for the sovereignty and rights of their people. Call anytime."

GREY ZONE

🇷🇺💀🇳🇪 Заявление Евгения Пригожина на появившуюся информацию о том, что исполняющая обязанности заместителя государственного секретаря США Виктория Нуланд находясь с визитом в Нигере высказалась, что США могут признать новую власть в стране, но только если они не пригласят в свою страну «Группу...

t.me

 

[youlik]

The situation is developing

France has struck Niger, attacking bases with the National Guard
Representatives of rebel groups in Niger have made accusations against the French military, claiming that the latter attacked the National Guard and illegally entered the country's airspace.

According to the statements of the rebels, the French aviation, without obtaining prior permission from the official Niamey, conducted military operations on the territory of the country. During one of these operations, according to the rebels, the positions of the Niger National Guard were attacked. The number of victims and victims of this incident has not yet been specified.

The French authorities, in turn, have not yet given an official comment on this issue. However, earlier it was reported that France intends to conduct a military invasion of Niger together with the countries of the ECOWAS organization.

Earlier, Aviapro journalists reported that the most likely date for the invasion of Niger by foreign troops is August 10.

Франция нанесла удары по Нигеру, атаковав базы с нацгвардией

France conducted a covert operation in Niger to free the leaders of terrorist organizations
The authorities of Niger said that the French military conducted a covert operation, as a result of which they released 16 leaders of terrorist organizations arrested in June by the Nigerian army. French troops are also trying to quell the rebellion in Niger by attacking the National Guard and violating the country's airspace.

Франция провела тайную операцию в Нигере по освобождению лидеров террористических организаций

 

[sToRmR1dR]

'Will US use Wagner's presence in Niger to justify its military intervention?'

Washington worried about Wagner in Africa – Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken claims Russia and the Wagner group are taking advantage of the Niger coup

www.rt.com

9 Aug, 2023

Niger Military Raise Threat Level, Blame France for Attack on National Guard

Military leadership in Niger increased the threat level on Wednesday after they said that actions of French troops resulted in an attack on Nigerien national guard, adding that a French warplane entered the African nation’s airspace.

sputnikglobe.com

4 hours ago (Updated: 2 hours ago)

 

[Alejo]

Came across this one, which is interesting, because I am sure everyone in the US was certain that this guy would be on their side.

Niger rebel defense chief does not rule out rejecting U.S. military support for the sake of national sovereignty

Gen. Barmou was largely trained by the U.S. and had previously cooperated closely with U.S. forces in several operations in Niger, writes WSJ.

The defense chief of Niger's military junta, Moussa Salaou Barmou, has told The Wall Street Journal that he is ready to refuse U.S. military assistance to his country in order to guarantee its sovereignty.

In this context, the newspaper has indicated that General Barmou was largely trained by the U.S. and had cooperated closely with U.S. forces in several operations in Niger. However, in the current situation Barmu "is well aware" that the coup, in which he participated, could cost him this "critical military support" from Washington. "There will be no more joint training, tactical consultations with U.S. Green Berets or real-time data from U.S. drones," the media outlet notes.

"If this is the price of our sovereignty, so be it," Barmu has maintained in a written response to WSJ. Barmu did not comment further to the U.S. newspaper.

At the same time, WSJ has noted that due to Barmu's long history of active cooperation with the Americans, the military officer was considered a U.S. supporter.

Moussa Salaou Barmou was one of the military officers who held talks with the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Victoria Nuland, on Monday. However, the visit of the US official to Niger was considered fruitless and did not bring any solution to the situation in the African country.

 

[loreta]

France Is Bombing Niger & The U.S. Is Ready To Join!​

The recent coup in Niger has sent shockwaves throughout West Africa, not to mention Europe and the United States. France was once the colonial power controlling Niger, and still wields tremendous influence over the nation’s economy. But this latest coup threatens all that, especially France’s access to cheap yellowcake to run France’s nuclear power plants.Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss the global shift underway as developing countries throw off the remaining shackles of colonialism to take back control of their own natural resources.​

 

[youlik]

Something as easy as with Ukraine did not work out here. Maybe the fact is that Nuland did not bring cookies with her, as she did in Kiev, on the Maidan. Or maybe the fact is that according to the statements of the Americans themselves, they invested 5 billion in the Ukrainian coup, but no one has ever invested anything in Niger, but only pumped out all possible resources from there.

The military in Niger threatened to kill President Bazuma in case of intervention
Niger's military, who staged a coup in the country, threatened to kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if an intervention attempt was made.

This is reported by the Associated Press, citing sources.

According to the interlocutors of the publication, the new authorities of Niger warned Acting US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland about this during her visit to Niamey.

"The military told a senior US diplomat that they would kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if neighboring countries tried to restore his rule by military intervention," the article says.

On August 7, Acting US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland visited Niger and met with representatives of the military, who had previously removed the president from power: with the appointed Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the country Moussa Salau Barmou and three of his associates.

After difficult and unsuccessful negotiations, the United States decided to blackmail Niger with money, stopping financial flows into the country. They indicated that the pause will disappear, the money will pass as soon as Niger returns the constitutional order.

The response of the new leadership of Niger was quoted by American journalist Jackson Hinkle: "We don't need your money. Use them to fund Victoria Nuland's weight loss program."

The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, commenting on Nuland's visit, noted that it would not work with Niger the same way as with Ukraine. According to her, "there is no more banana regime like in Kiev."

Военные в Нигере пригрозили убийством президента Базума в случае интервенции

Spoiler: Russian spelling

Что то так легко, как с Украиной тут не получилось. Может дело в том, что Нуланд не привезла с собой печеньки, как она это делала в Киеве, на майдане. А может дело в том, что по заявлениям самих американцев, они вложили в Украинский переворот 5 млрд, а вот в Нигер никто ничего никогда не вкладывал, а только выкачивал оттуда все возможные ресурсы.

 

[Antony]

Seems to me that PTB are running amok-need wars/total chaos everywhere (also a ‘good reason’ to distract people’s attention from Ukraine) . French pseudo democratic - colonial approach is back...

Ivory Coast said that Niger's neighbors were in favor of early intervention

AFP: Niger's neighboring countries called for military intervention "as soon as possible"

The Chairman of ECOWAS, President Ouattara of Côte d'Ivoire, said that the association supports military intervention in Niger "as soon as possible." Earlier, the countries of the Union decided to bring reserve troops into full combat readiness
The Economic Community of West African Countries (ECOWAS) supports military intervention in Niger "as soon as possible," Agence France-Presse reports, citing Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara.

An emergency meeting of the ECOWAS countries was held on August 10. According to its results, the chiefs of staff of the member countries of the association were instructed to bring the reserve forces into full readiness "in all their aspects with the task of restoring constitutional order in Niger." ECOWAS stated that they continue to consider all options to resolve the situation in Niger.


more on rbc:

Кот-д'Ивуар заявил, что соседи Нигера выступили за скорейшую интервенцию

Председатель ЭКОВАС, президент Кот-д'Ивуара Уаттара заявил, что объединение выступает за военную интервенцию в Нигер «как можно скорее». Ранее страны союза решили привести резервные войска в полную боевую готовность

www.rbc.ru

 

[Olivierlejardinier]

What a strange waltz of hesitation...!

ECOWAS agrees to begin operation in Niger as soon as possible — Cote d’Ivoire leader (Tass)

ECOWAS votes to deploy standby force to restore order in coup-hit Niger (the africa report)

Meanwhile old wounds manifest ( translated from french):

Mali: ex-Tuareg rebels leave Bamako, further sign of tension with junta

In Niger, the junta revives the old Tuareg rebellions

From wiki, Tuareg people :

"The traditional distribution of the Tuareg in the Sahara"



Description from french wiki:
"A white-skinned Berber with little Islamic heritage, a fierce warrior with a shield made of antelope hide soaked in sour milk, he belongs to a feudal society based on matriarchy, whose nomadic lifestyle is associated with freedom, wisdom and simplicity."

Colonial past:
"French colonial administration of the Tuareg was largely based on supporting the existing social hierarchy. The French came to the conclusion that Tuareg rebellions were largely the result of the implementation of policies that undermined the authority of traditional chiefs. The French wished to create a protectorate operating, ideally, through single chieftains. It was proposed that French support for the chieftains would result in them becoming loyal adherents of the colonial authority, and the authority would interact with the Tuareg only through the chieftains. One of the consequences of this policy was that the French authorities did little or nothing to improve the status of the servile portion of Tuareg society, believing that the noble caste, on whom their policy relied, would not survive without slaves."

 

[fifty_five]

For those interested, this guy has an eye for weapons in conflicts.

 

[PERLOU]

Boris Karpov 🇷🇺 📣 Chroniques de Russie

⭕️Alassane Ouattara, président ivoirien : Les chefs d'État de la Communauté économique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest se sont mis d'accord pour lancer une opération militaire au Niger dans les plus brefs délais. Les chefs d'état-major auront encore plusieurs réunions pour finaliser les détails, mais...

t.me

️Alassane Ouattara, président ivoirien : Les chefs d'État de la Communauté économique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest se sont mis d'accord pour lancer une opération militaire au Niger dans les plus brefs délais. Les chefs d'état-major auront encore plusieurs réunions pour finaliser les détails, mais nous avons l'accord des chefs d'État pour démarrer l'opération au plus vite. La Côte d'Ivoire fournira un bataillon de 850 à 1 100 hommes pour l'opération, et le Nigeria, le Bénin et d'autres pays participeront également à l'opération. Les putschistes peuvent décider de partir demain matin, et il n'y aura pas d'intervention militaire, tout dépend d'eux. Nous sommes déterminés à rétablir le président Bazum dans ses pouvoirs.
️Blinken sur le soutien américain à l'intervention au Niger : Comme vous le savez, le secrétaire adjoint Nuland vient de rentrer du Niger. Elle a eu l'occasion de s'entretenir directement avec les chefs militaires qui ont perpétré le coup d'État. Désormais, la CEDEAO a déclaré son soutien à l'opération d'intervention militaire au Niger dans le but de rétablir l'ordre constitutionnel par la force. À cet égard, je tiens à vous informer que les États-Unis soutiennent cette décision.

Boris Karpov 🇷🇺 📣 Chroniques de Russie

⭕️Alassane Ouattara, président ivoirien : Les chefs d'État de la Communauté économique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest se sont mis d'accord pour lancer une opération militaire au Niger dans les plus brefs délais. Les chefs d'état-major auront encore plusieurs réunions pour finaliser les détails, mais...

t.me

️Alassane Ouattara, Ivorian President: The Heads of State of the West African Economic Community have agreed to launch a military operation in Niger as soon as possible. The chiefs of staff will still have several meetings to finalize the details, but we have the agreement of the heads of state to start the operation as soon as possible. Côte d'Ivoire will provide a battalion of 850 to 1,100 men for the operation, and Nigeria, Benin and other countries will also participate in the operation. The putschists can decide to leave tomorrow morning, and there will be no military intervention, everything depends on them. We are determined to restore President Bazum to his powers.
️Blinken on US support for the intervention in Niger: As you know, Assistant Secretary Nuland has just returned from Niger. She had the opportunity to speak directly with the military leaders who carried out the coup. Now, ECOWAS has declared its support for the military intervention operation in Niger with the aim of restoring constitutional order by force. In this regard, I would like to inform you that the United States supports this decision.

 

[PERLOU]

Boris Karpov 🇷🇺 📣 Chroniques de Russie

Intervention militaire française au Niger, c'est pour bientôt. 🌍🇳🇪🇫🇷 La France soutient toutes les conclusions adoptées par la CEDEAO pour « rétablir l'ordre constitutionnel » au Niger Macron, incapable de rétablir l'ordre en France va donc tenter le coup au Niger, pays où il n'a rien a faire...

t.me

Intervention militaire française au Niger, c'est pour bientôt.
La France soutient toutes les conclusions adoptées par la CEDEAO pour « rétablir l'ordre constitutionnel » au Niger
Macron, incapable de rétablir l'ordre en France va donc tenter le coup au Niger, pays où il n'a rien a faire. Je ne peux que souhaiter un grave nombre de sacs mortuaires de retour en France. Ceux là au moins ne se battront pas contre la Russie quand tout explosera.

French military intervention in Niger is coming soon.
France supports all the conclusions adopted by ECOWAS to "restore constitutional order" in Niger
Macron, unable to restore order in France will therefore try the coup in Niger, a country where he has nothing to do. I can only wish for a serious number of body bags back in France. At least those won't be fighting against Russia when it all blows up.