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‘MAKE NOISE!’ DEPOSED GABON PRESIDENT’S PLEA
Placed under house arrest, deposed Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba called on "friends" around the world to "make noise" after his country’s military seized power.
He confirmed that he was at his residence (the military had reported that he was under house arrest), but also says he has no idea what’s happening. The president's plea was posted on the social networks of local journalists.
Ali Bongo is the son of Omar Bongo, who was president of Gabon from 1967 until his death in 2009. Since then, Ali Bongo has been in control of the oil-rich African nation, which is part of OPEC. After just winning a majority in yet another disputed election, it seems his time at the helm is coming to an end.
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Placed under house arrest, deposed Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba called on "friends" around the world to "make noise" after his country’s military seized power.
He confirmed that he was at his residence (the military had reported that he was under house arrest), but also says he has no idea what’s happening. The president's plea was posted on the social networks of local journalists.
Ali Bongo is the son of Omar Bongo, who was president of Gabon from 1967 until his death in 2009. Since then, Ali Bongo has been in control of the oil-rich African nation, which is part of OPEC. After just winning a majority in yet another disputed election, it seems his time at the helm is coming to an end.
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GABON CELEBRATES COUP FIRST IMAGES
Initial reactions to the coup in Gabon are people in the streets celebrating. After nullifying recently conducted elections that have seen the incumbent Ali Bongo officially win with 62% of the votes, the military has taken over. They consider the elections a sham and have suspended all institutions and closed borders. They also believe the country was mismanaged and have cited it as another reason for the power grab.
What could explain the scenes of jubilation witnessed in the streets of Libreville? The Bongo family has been in power for over 50 years, first the father, then the son. However, the living standards for Gabonese people have been austere, reflecting poor governance. While Gabon boasts significant oil resources, 40% of its people live on under $1.90 per day, as per 2019 figures.
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Initial reactions to the coup in Gabon are people in the streets celebrating. After nullifying recently conducted elections that have seen the incumbent Ali Bongo officially win with 62% of the votes, the military has taken over. They consider the elections a sham and have suspended all institutions and closed borders. They also believe the country was mismanaged and have cited it as another reason for the power grab.
What could explain the scenes of jubilation witnessed in the streets of Libreville? The Bongo family has been in power for over 50 years, first the father, then the son. However, the living standards for Gabonese people have been austere, reflecting poor governance. While Gabon boasts significant oil resources, 40% of its people live on under $1.90 per day, as per 2019 figures.
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The Bongos' affluence, however, is a sharp contrast to the people they governed. Omar Bongo bought French politicians with Gabon money. By his death in 2009, he had ruled oil-rich Gabon for over four decades and amassed a fortune that reportedly included at least 183 cars, 39 luxury properties in France, and 66 bank accounts. In the US, Bongo's circle owns at least seven properties worth over US$4.2 million in and near Washington DC. His daughter held $1 million in cash from her father and confirmed that she bought luxury vehicles for Gabonese officials in the U.S. at her father's request.
As American Political Scientist, Michael Parenti, said, 'The third world is rich, only its people are poor'.
A decades-long record of the Bongo family's hold on Gabon politics has enriched a few at the expense of the rest. That partially explains why Gabon erupted into dance upon his ouster.
At the moment, the true interests behind the coup are unclear. Despite decades of close support from France, French media was banned just before the coup, allegedly for a lack of objectivity in covering the elections. Could the coup have Paris' endorsement? Or do these streets scenes reflect a popular movement in Gabon against years of misrule?
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The Bongos' affluence, however, is a sharp contrast to the people they governed. Omar Bongo bought French politicians with Gabon money. By his death in 2009, he had ruled oil-rich Gabon for over four decades and amassed a fortune that reportedly included at least 183 cars, 39 luxury properties in France, and 66 bank accounts. In the US, Bongo's circle owns at least seven properties worth over US$4.2 million in and near Washington DC. His daughter held $1 million in cash from her father and confirmed that she bought luxury vehicles for Gabonese officials in the U.S. at her father's request.
As American Political Scientist, Michael Parenti, said, 'The third world is rich, only its people are poor'.
A decades-long record of the Bongo family's hold on Gabon politics has enriched a few at the expense of the rest. That partially explains why Gabon erupted into dance upon his ouster.
At the moment, the true interests behind the coup are unclear. Despite decades of close support from France, French media was banned just before the coup, allegedly for a lack of objectivity in covering the elections. Could the coup have Paris' endorsement? Or do these streets scenes reflect a popular movement in Gabon against years of misrule?
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Hear the word Niger these days and you’ll think coup, uranium, ECOWAS...
This time though, we want you to think beautiful lost desert city.
That’s right, hidden in the Saharan landscape is a pre-colonial African gem.
Despite the troubles facing the country, take a moment to enjoy our tour of Ksars of Djado.
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This time though, we want you to think beautiful lost desert city.
That’s right, hidden in the Saharan landscape is a pre-colonial African gem.
Despite the troubles facing the country, take a moment to enjoy our tour of Ksars of Djado.
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MALI GRABS BACK GOLD
Mali's announced radical plans to take more control of the country’s vast mineral resources.
Many of its mines are run by foreign firms including Canada’s Barrick Gold and B2Gold, Australia's Resolute mining and the Britain’s Hummingbird Resources.
Under a fresh law, the government can own 30 per cent of new projects, with another five per cent available to Malian enterprises.
Tax exemptions for foreign mining companies will also be scrapped and could boost state coffers by $800m per year.
The announcement was made by Mali interim President Assimi Goita. Since seizing power, military leaders have championed sovereignty and vowed to make "gold shine for Malians”.
The country is one of the world’s leading gold producers, and also has plenty of manganese and lithium.
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Mali's announced radical plans to take more control of the country’s vast mineral resources.
Many of its mines are run by foreign firms including Canada’s Barrick Gold and B2Gold, Australia's Resolute mining and the Britain’s Hummingbird Resources.
Under a fresh law, the government can own 30 per cent of new projects, with another five per cent available to Malian enterprises.
Tax exemptions for foreign mining companies will also be scrapped and could boost state coffers by $800m per year.
The announcement was made by Mali interim President Assimi Goita. Since seizing power, military leaders have championed sovereignty and vowed to make "gold shine for Malians”.
The country is one of the world’s leading gold producers, and also has plenty of manganese and lithium.
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AFRICA FIGHTS BACK FOR ITS RESOURCES
In recent years, West Africa has become a political theatre of note. One military after another has moved from the barracks to the presidential palace. At the heart of these popular military takeovers is the contest over the vast resources that the continent is endowed with.
The African continent is blessed with abundant natural resources. It has 40% of the world's gold, 65% of its diamonds, and almost 90% of the chromium and platinum. It boasts around a third of global mineral reserves in total. There's heaps of 'black gold' too - 12% of the world's oil reserves - plus 8% of the natural gas and around 20% of the uranium. On top of that, our continent embraces 40% of the planet's arable land and 10% of its inland freshwater sources.
Under normal circumstances, the resources should have been a blessing.
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In recent years, West Africa has become a political theatre of note. One military after another has moved from the barracks to the presidential palace. At the heart of these popular military takeovers is the contest over the vast resources that the continent is endowed with.
The African continent is blessed with abundant natural resources. It has 40% of the world's gold, 65% of its diamonds, and almost 90% of the chromium and platinum. It boasts around a third of global mineral reserves in total. There's heaps of 'black gold' too - 12% of the world's oil reserves - plus 8% of the natural gas and around 20% of the uranium. On top of that, our continent embraces 40% of the planet's arable land and 10% of its inland freshwater sources.
Under normal circumstances, the resources should have been a blessing.
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Still, in the case of our continent, they have put it in the crosshairs of imperialists who, for centuries, have plundered with impunity and left a trail of destruction in their wake.
For instance, resource-rich countries such as Niger and Gabon have suffered under French imperialism for decades due to Paris's dependence on its resources for survival. It is Niger's uranium that powers France's electricity grid, while French companies such as TotalEnergies and Perenco control more than half of Gabon's oil sector, the fifth largest on the continent. The timber harvested from Gabon's rich forests adorns French homes, while most classrooms back home still lack desks.
Unsurprisingly, the military takeovers have early signs of support from many citizens because they are perceived as the only way of getting rid of the Western-aligned local elites, the enablers of the imperialist plunder of their national resources. Of course, Gabon is not Niger, and Niger is not Gabon, and in the coup in the latter, it's not sure who is pulling the strings at this early stage.
But many Africans across the continent are now asking if these uprisings will be how the continent finally manages to regain control of its abundant resources. Only time will tell.
Still, in the case of our continent, they have put it in the crosshairs of imperialists who, for centuries, have plundered with impunity and left a trail of destruction in their wake.
For instance, resource-rich countries such as Niger and Gabon have suffered under French imperialism for decades due to Paris's dependence on its resources for survival. It is Niger's uranium that powers France's electricity grid, while French companies such as TotalEnergies and Perenco control more than half of Gabon's oil sector, the fifth largest on the continent. The timber harvested from Gabon's rich forests adorns French homes, while most classrooms back home still lack desks.
Unsurprisingly, the military takeovers have early signs of support from many citizens because they are perceived as the only way of getting rid of the Western-aligned local elites, the enablers of the imperialist plunder of their national resources. Of course, Gabon is not Niger, and Niger is not Gabon, and in the coup in the latter, it's not sure who is pulling the strings at this early stage.
But many Africans across the continent are now asking if these uprisings will be how the continent finally manages to regain control of its abundant resources. Only time will tell.
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THE GAME IS FIXED - KIMBERLY JONES
The markedly negative socioeconomic status of Africans in America is vividly explained by author Kimberly Jones in this 2020 video.
2020 is remembered for the Black Lives Matter protests around the world, following the murder of George Floyd by an American police officer. It was during that time that Kimberly made her now famous speech.
She goes to the heart of America's race troubles by comparing the disenfranchisement of the Black community with a rigged Monopoly game.
400 years of slavery building the White man's wealth is comparable to 400 rounds of monopoly in which Africans play for the other team, keeping nothing for themselves. As soon as they accumulate some money for themselves, the board is destroyed and the toiling starts all over again.
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The markedly negative socioeconomic status of Africans in America is vividly explained by author Kimberly Jones in this 2020 video.
2020 is remembered for the Black Lives Matter protests around the world, following the murder of George Floyd by an American police officer. It was during that time that Kimberly made her now famous speech.
She goes to the heart of America's race troubles by comparing the disenfranchisement of the Black community with a rigged Monopoly game.
400 years of slavery building the White man's wealth is comparable to 400 rounds of monopoly in which Africans play for the other team, keeping nothing for themselves. As soon as they accumulate some money for themselves, the board is destroyed and the toiling starts all over again.
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Africans were forcibly shipped across the Atlantic to build the wealth of White slave owners in America. Since then, they have suffered multigenerational poverty and marginalisation.
Only radical policies can help Africans in America climb the wealth ladder.
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Africans were forcibly shipped across the Atlantic to build the wealth of White slave owners in America. Since then, they have suffered multigenerational poverty and marginalisation.
Only radical policies can help Africans in America climb the wealth ladder.
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NIGERIA'S FIRST PM: PEACE NOT WAR
With Nigeria leading calls for a Western-backed ECOWAS military intervention in Niger, it’s worth remembering some wise words. Here’s Nigeria’s inaugural Prime Minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, speaking about his country’s role in Africa.
After gaining independence he promised it would never use its might against fellow African nations.
Fast forward to today and Nigeria’s President Tinubu is preaching the opposite.
If needed, he promises to use force to end the Niger coup and restore 'democracy’. That’s despite tens of thousands of Nigeriens visibly supporting their new military leaders.
Mr Balewa was nicknamed the Golden Voice of Africa, because of his oratory skills.
Peace and respect are needed, not war.
A point he makes perfectly in this decades-old speech.
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With Nigeria leading calls for a Western-backed ECOWAS military intervention in Niger, it’s worth remembering some wise words. Here’s Nigeria’s inaugural Prime Minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, speaking about his country’s role in Africa.
After gaining independence he promised it would never use its might against fellow African nations.
Fast forward to today and Nigeria’s President Tinubu is preaching the opposite.
If needed, he promises to use force to end the Niger coup and restore 'democracy’. That’s despite tens of thousands of Nigeriens visibly supporting their new military leaders.
Mr Balewa was nicknamed the Golden Voice of Africa, because of his oratory skills.
Peace and respect are needed, not war.
A point he makes perfectly in this decades-old speech.
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AUGUST HEADLINERS THAT MADE THE NEWS
Firmly in the second half of 2023, African Stream refreshes back with all news making headlines for the month of August. Get your coup updates, the war in Sudan, BRICS and a whole lot more.
We hope to have you back for September's wrap.
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Firmly in the second half of 2023, African Stream refreshes back with all news making headlines for the month of August. Get your coup updates, the war in Sudan, BRICS and a whole lot more.
We hope to have you back for September's wrap.
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GABON: NEW FACE, SAME REGIME?
People have taken the streets of Gabon in support of yesterday’s coup.
But is the military chief in charge really the wind of change the public demands?
Brice Clothaire Oligui Nguema heads the elite Presidential Guard and is a Moroccan-trained special forces officer.
But he’s also rumoured to be a cousin of the deposed president and has history when it comes to corruption.
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People have taken the streets of Gabon in support of yesterday’s coup.
But is the military chief in charge really the wind of change the public demands?
Brice Clothaire Oligui Nguema heads the elite Presidential Guard and is a Moroccan-trained special forces officer.
But he’s also rumoured to be a cousin of the deposed president and has history when it comes to corruption.
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GOOD NEWS FRIDAY
From a 10-year-old sports photographer from Cameroon, to a Nigerian-born NASA scientist - these two girls have made it into this week’s Good News Friday. Mamzelle Fleurranda has inspired many after shooting pics of her national football team. And Dr. Okolo is making galactic strides in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
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From a 10-year-old sports photographer from Cameroon, to a Nigerian-born NASA scientist - these two girls have made it into this week’s Good News Friday. Mamzelle Fleurranda has inspired many after shooting pics of her national football team. And Dr. Okolo is making galactic strides in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
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PLO LUMUMBA: BEWARE COUPS THAT DIVIDE US!
As coups sweep Africa, many are optimistic of better times ahead. But - as Pan-African scholar PLO Lumumba here reminds us - coups, when they don’t happen from the ground up, have previously been used as tools to keep Africans divided. And as opportunities to install Western puppets. Take a listen and let us know whether you think the recent spate of coups in the Sahel and Gabon bode better for Africans than the long list of past power-grabs reeled off here by PLO.
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As coups sweep Africa, many are optimistic of better times ahead. But - as Pan-African scholar PLO Lumumba here reminds us - coups, when they don’t happen from the ground up, have previously been used as tools to keep Africans divided. And as opportunities to install Western puppets. Take a listen and let us know whether you think the recent spate of coups in the Sahel and Gabon bode better for Africans than the long list of past power-grabs reeled off here by PLO.
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GOOD NEWS FRIDAY
From a 10-year-old sports photographer from Cameroon, to a Nigerian-born NASA scientist - these two girls have made it into this week’s Good News Friday. Mamzelle Fleurranda has inspired many after shooting pics of her national football team. And Dr. Okolo is making galactic strides in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
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From a 10-year-old sports photographer from Cameroon, to a Nigerian-born NASA scientist - these two girls have made it into this week’s Good News Friday. Mamzelle Fleurranda has inspired many after shooting pics of her national football team. And Dr. Okolo is making galactic strides in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
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CASH-FILLED SUITCASES GABON LATEST
Gabon’s new military leaders have continued their crackdown on the country’s former ruling elite. The eldest son of ousted president Ali Bongo has been detained over allegations of high treason and embezzlement.
His father remains under house arrest and security agents say they’ve found a suitcase stuffed with cash at the home of a government official.
The coup took place after a disputed elections declared Ali Bongo the winner with 62 per cent of the vote.
Despite him appealing for people to “make noise” over the power grab, many took to the streets to celebrate.
France has condemned the military takeover, while the U.S . says it’s following developments closely.
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Gabon’s new military leaders have continued their crackdown on the country’s former ruling elite. The eldest son of ousted president Ali Bongo has been detained over allegations of high treason and embezzlement.
His father remains under house arrest and security agents say they’ve found a suitcase stuffed with cash at the home of a government official.
The coup took place after a disputed elections declared Ali Bongo the winner with 62 per cent of the vote.
Despite him appealing for people to “make noise” over the power grab, many took to the streets to celebrate.
France has condemned the military takeover, while the U.S . says it’s following developments closely.
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CAMEROON'S BIYA LOST AT US-AFRICA SUMMIT
Looking at this embarrassing video of a lost Paul Biya at the US-Africa Summit, many in Cameroon might worry whether the old man is capable of leading the country. Age seems to be catching up with him, as despite multiple directions from an aide, he appears confused as to where he is and what to do.
The 90-year-old, who’s been president of Cameroon for over 40 years, ordered an army reshuffle hours after the military takeover in Gabon. The changes include a raft of appointments into the internal and external services of the Ministry of Defence. It is unclear what triggered the decision, but some have speculated that it was due to fear of a similar coup in Cameroon.
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Looking at this embarrassing video of a lost Paul Biya at the US-Africa Summit, many in Cameroon might worry whether the old man is capable of leading the country. Age seems to be catching up with him, as despite multiple directions from an aide, he appears confused as to where he is and what to do.
The 90-year-old, who’s been president of Cameroon for over 40 years, ordered an army reshuffle hours after the military takeover in Gabon. The changes include a raft of appointments into the internal and external services of the Ministry of Defence. It is unclear what triggered the decision, but some have speculated that it was due to fear of a similar coup in Cameroon.
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Continued - CAMEROON'S BIYA LOST AT US-AFRICA SUMMIT
Biya is the longest consecutively serving head of state. In that time, though, his administration has done little to develop Cameroon. Biya spends most of his time in Switzerland. At the Hotel Intercontinental in Geneva, he reserves an entire floor - estimated to cost Cameroon’s taxpayers $40,000 a day. This is while over 40% of Cameroon lives in poverty. His administration has failed to address historical grievances of the anglophone part of Cameroon, where for a long time people have faced exclusion in the largely francophone country. His military is accused of human-rights abuses and war crimes, such as burning down entire villages for alleged sympathies with separatists.
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Biya is the longest consecutively serving head of state. In that time, though, his administration has done little to develop Cameroon. Biya spends most of his time in Switzerland. At the Hotel Intercontinental in Geneva, he reserves an entire floor - estimated to cost Cameroon’s taxpayers $40,000 a day. This is while over 40% of Cameroon lives in poverty. His administration has failed to address historical grievances of the anglophone part of Cameroon, where for a long time people have faced exclusion in the largely francophone country. His military is accused of human-rights abuses and war crimes, such as burning down entire villages for alleged sympathies with separatists.
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Niger Inspires New York Protest
Niger's fight against imperialism is inspiring people across the world to show solidarity.
Protesters gathered outside the French consulate in New York to express their solidarity with Nigeriens, who have asked foreign militaries to exit Niger.
Niger's military rulers expelled the French ambassador and gave him 48 hours to leave the country.
France responded by stating that Niger's military does not have the authority to give such an order.
Thousands of Nigeriens then surrounded French sites in Niger to protest the ambassador's refusal to leave.
Anti-French sentiment continues to spread across the Sahel in former French colonies.
How will this momentous wave pan out? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Video credit: BreakThrough News
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Niger's fight against imperialism is inspiring people across the world to show solidarity.
Protesters gathered outside the French consulate in New York to express their solidarity with Nigeriens, who have asked foreign militaries to exit Niger.
Niger's military rulers expelled the French ambassador and gave him 48 hours to leave the country.
France responded by stating that Niger's military does not have the authority to give such an order.
Thousands of Nigeriens then surrounded French sites in Niger to protest the ambassador's refusal to leave.
Anti-French sentiment continues to spread across the Sahel in former French colonies.
How will this momentous wave pan out? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Video credit: BreakThrough News
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‘WEST CAN’T LECTURE US ABOUT COUPS’
Condemning coups is back in fashion! France, whose allies - from Mali to Gabon - have been targets lately, has condemned each one. For a long time, it had no problems subverting democracy, deposing democratically elected leaders who chose their people’s interests over French ones. France is alleged to have had a hand in the overthrow of 22 African leaders since 1963.
It’s something to remember whenever we hear hypocritical calls for democracy. The West only cares about democracy if it serves its interests - and has no problem with hijacking governments if that better serves them.
It’s a point brilliantly made here by Zambian socialist politician Fred M’Membe.
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Condemning coups is back in fashion! France, whose allies - from Mali to Gabon - have been targets lately, has condemned each one. For a long time, it had no problems subverting democracy, deposing democratically elected leaders who chose their people’s interests over French ones. France is alleged to have had a hand in the overthrow of 22 African leaders since 1963.
It’s something to remember whenever we hear hypocritical calls for democracy. The West only cares about democracy if it serves its interests - and has no problem with hijacking governments if that better serves them.
It’s a point brilliantly made here by Zambian socialist politician Fred M’Membe.
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SANCTIONS SHACKLING AFRICA
Africa is sanctioned more than any other continent. Over a dozen of its countries are under restrictions that cripple the economy and hit local populations hard. Those behind them - mainly the US - believe the measures can bully sovereign states into aligning with Western policy. History shows that rarely happens, but what does happen is the destruction of ordinary people’s lives. Here’s what you need to know about how sanctions work and who suffers.
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Africa is sanctioned more than any other continent. Over a dozen of its countries are under restrictions that cripple the economy and hit local populations hard. Those behind them - mainly the US - believe the measures can bully sovereign states into aligning with Western policy. History shows that rarely happens, but what does happen is the destruction of ordinary people’s lives. Here’s what you need to know about how sanctions work and who suffers.
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