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SENEGAL BANS PARTY SPARKS DEADLY DEMOS
There’ve been further deadly protests in Senegal after the main opposition party was banned and its leader handed more criminal charges.
PASTEF’s Ousmane Sonko is accused of fomenting an insurrection and other crimes.
However, his supporters say he’s the victim of a witch-hunt ahead of next year’s presidential race.
They believe the government is scared of growing anti-French sentiment sweeping across parts of the Sahel.
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There’ve been further deadly protests in Senegal after the main opposition party was banned and its leader handed more criminal charges.
PASTEF’s Ousmane Sonko is accused of fomenting an insurrection and other crimes.
However, his supporters say he’s the victim of a witch-hunt ahead of next year’s presidential race.
They believe the government is scared of growing anti-French sentiment sweeping across parts of the Sahel.
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NIGER: FRANCE TO INTERVENE
It’s claimed Niger’s toppled government has authorised France to use force to free ousted president Mohamed Bazoum. He’s been held hostage at the presidential palace since the country’s army seized power last week.
In a televised statement, one of the military chiefs behind the coup alleged Niger’s former foreign minister has authorised Paris to intervene. France has not commented on the claim, but has 1500 troops in the country and insists Bazoum is Niger’s legitimate leader.
Paris also backs ECOWAS sanctions and an ultimatum to use force to “restore constitutional order” if Bazoum is not re-instated within a week. If that happens, Mali and Burkina Faso’s leaders says they’ll step in to back Niger’s army.
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It’s claimed Niger’s toppled government has authorised France to use force to free ousted president Mohamed Bazoum. He’s been held hostage at the presidential palace since the country’s army seized power last week.
In a televised statement, one of the military chiefs behind the coup alleged Niger’s former foreign minister has authorised Paris to intervene. France has not commented on the claim, but has 1500 troops in the country and insists Bazoum is Niger’s legitimate leader.
Paris also backs ECOWAS sanctions and an ultimatum to use force to “restore constitutional order” if Bazoum is not re-instated within a week. If that happens, Mali and Burkina Faso’s leaders says they’ll step in to back Niger’s army.
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Meanwhile, the French embassy in Niamey has announced plans to evacuate its nationals, fuelling speculation armed conflict could be imminent.
It follows President Macron's warning France would respond “immediately” to any violence against French interests after the embassy was targeted by demonstrators.
Tensions are rising sharply but locals are hopeful for a future free from French subjugation after Niger announced a halt of exports of gold and uranium to France.
The French are heavily dependent on the latter to power its nuclear energy plants. However, despite exploiting Niger’s resources for decades, the West African country remains the world’s second poorest nation.
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Meanwhile, the French embassy in Niamey has announced plans to evacuate its nationals, fuelling speculation armed conflict could be imminent.
It follows President Macron's warning France would respond “immediately” to any violence against French interests after the embassy was targeted by demonstrators.
Tensions are rising sharply but locals are hopeful for a future free from French subjugation after Niger announced a halt of exports of gold and uranium to France.
The French are heavily dependent on the latter to power its nuclear energy plants. However, despite exploiting Niger’s resources for decades, the West African country remains the world’s second poorest nation.
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AFWERKI TO PUTIN: END DOLLAR, END SANCTIONS
The West is printing money and weaponising it to sanction the rest of the world - says Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki. During a recent meeting with his Russian counterpart, he called for a new financial architecture that’s not controlled by the dollar, adding that the era of sanctions was coming to an end.
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The West is printing money and weaponising it to sanction the rest of the world - says Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki. During a recent meeting with his Russian counterpart, he called for a new financial architecture that’s not controlled by the dollar, adding that the era of sanctions was coming to an end.
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Niger’s military coup last week has sparked a strong international response. We break down who’s for, against and neutral to the power grab in the West African state.
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MALI SANCTIONED BY IMPERIALISTS POWERS
The US has slapped Mali with sanctions over its alleged collaboration with Russian mercenary group Wagner. It ratchets up the pressure, adding to EU sanctions imposed in the wake to Mali’s coup.
Bamako has been charting a more independent course for itself lately. It’s kicked out the French military, banned French NGOs and media outlets, and removed French as its official language.
It’s also sought new security partnerships with countries that do not share a history of colonialism or regime-change intervention on the African continent.
This has all clearly upset the West. But its sanctions will no doubt only end up hurting the Malian people by hindering the country’s economy.
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The US has slapped Mali with sanctions over its alleged collaboration with Russian mercenary group Wagner. It ratchets up the pressure, adding to EU sanctions imposed in the wake to Mali’s coup.
Bamako has been charting a more independent course for itself lately. It’s kicked out the French military, banned French NGOs and media outlets, and removed French as its official language.
It’s also sought new security partnerships with countries that do not share a history of colonialism or regime-change intervention on the African continent.
This has all clearly upset the West. But its sanctions will no doubt only end up hurting the Malian people by hindering the country’s economy.
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ANOTHER NAIL IN FRANCE’S SAHEL COFFIN
First Mali gave France the boot, then Burkina Faso - could Niger now make it a hat trick? One thing is sure: Paris is fast losing influence over its former colonies. In this latest edition of ‘Africa in 90 Seconds,’ our man Ahmed Ghoneim tries not to get too excited at the prospect of France getting driven out of the Sahel for good!
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First Mali gave France the boot, then Burkina Faso - could Niger now make it a hat trick? One thing is sure: Paris is fast losing influence over its former colonies. In this latest edition of ‘Africa in 90 Seconds,’ our man Ahmed Ghoneim tries not to get too excited at the prospect of France getting driven out of the Sahel for good!
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NIGERIENS WANT FOREIGN
FORCES OUT!
‘Do not give in to blackmail!’ - that’s the message from many Nigeriens to their new military leaders, amid threats of an armed intervention. West African regional body ECOWAS has said it may use force if the government of deposed president Mohammed Bazoum isn’t restored within a week. Niger’s coup leaders have also alleged former colonial ruler France is planning to intervene - something Paris denies. Here are some more reactions from people on the ground in Niger.
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FORCES OUT!
‘Do not give in to blackmail!’ - that’s the message from many Nigeriens to their new military leaders, amid threats of an armed intervention. West African regional body ECOWAS has said it may use force if the government of deposed president Mohammed Bazoum isn’t restored within a week. Niger’s coup leaders have also alleged former colonial ruler France is planning to intervene - something Paris denies. Here are some more reactions from people on the ground in Niger.
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NIGERIANS ON NIGER COUP
Nigeria's president has condemned the coup in neighbouring Niger and demands his counterpart returns to power.
But that's not exactly the vibe on the streets of Abuja.
When we spoke to people in Nigeria's capital, their anger was clear.
They told us, in part, tensions are boiling over in the region due to years of poverty exacerbated by foreign countries exploiting resources.
On top of that, governments are turning a blind eye to what’s happening and ignoring the needs of their own people.
Have they nailed what's going on?
Your thoughts please.
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Nigeria's president has condemned the coup in neighbouring Niger and demands his counterpart returns to power.
But that's not exactly the vibe on the streets of Abuja.
When we spoke to people in Nigeria's capital, their anger was clear.
They told us, in part, tensions are boiling over in the region due to years of poverty exacerbated by foreign countries exploiting resources.
On top of that, governments are turning a blind eye to what’s happening and ignoring the needs of their own people.
Have they nailed what's going on?
Your thoughts please.
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SANKARA ON IMPERIALISM
African coups are often dismissed as merely reactionary - not revolutionary. Well, today, we celebrate a shining counter-example to that idea: the seizure of power in Burkina Faso (then Upper Volta) by Pan-African visionary Thomas Sankara 40 years ago today.
On August 4th, 1983, Sankara and his compatriots in the Popular Front changed their country’s history forever. This extraordinary day marks a new era, the triumph of the Burkinabe people's aspirations for justice, equality and self-reliance, and the rise of a leader whose legacy continues to inspire the world.
Sankara's government swiftly implemented a transformative agenda to empower the Burkinabe people and foster a sense of national pride. A raft of radical reforms greatly boosted education and health, environmental conservation, and national self-sufficiency.
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African coups are often dismissed as merely reactionary - not revolutionary. Well, today, we celebrate a shining counter-example to that idea: the seizure of power in Burkina Faso (then Upper Volta) by Pan-African visionary Thomas Sankara 40 years ago today.
On August 4th, 1983, Sankara and his compatriots in the Popular Front changed their country’s history forever. This extraordinary day marks a new era, the triumph of the Burkinabe people's aspirations for justice, equality and self-reliance, and the rise of a leader whose legacy continues to inspire the world.
Sankara's government swiftly implemented a transformative agenda to empower the Burkinabe people and foster a sense of national pride. A raft of radical reforms greatly boosted education and health, environmental conservation, and national self-sufficiency.
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Forty years later, the revolutionary spirit of this day is alive and well across the Sahel, where recent coups in Mali and Burkina Faso have brought about the expulsion of French forces, embassies and media - demands that emanated from the streets and were carried out by leaders Assimi Goïta and Ibrahim Traoré. And Niger too now looks poised for a radical change of direction after a military seizure of power.
That leaves the question of why coups are even still necessary. Well, as Captain Sankara puts it in this clip - imperialism is a bad student; it never learns and keeps trying to repeat the same old mistakes! Now we must expel that student for good!
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Forty years later, the revolutionary spirit of this day is alive and well across the Sahel, where recent coups in Mali and Burkina Faso have brought about the expulsion of French forces, embassies and media - demands that emanated from the streets and were carried out by leaders Assimi Goïta and Ibrahim Traoré. And Niger too now looks poised for a radical change of direction after a military seizure of power.
That leaves the question of why coups are even still necessary. Well, as Captain Sankara puts it in this clip - imperialism is a bad student; it never learns and keeps trying to repeat the same old mistakes! Now we must expel that student for good!
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