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Sep 18 2023 
Jeff J. Brown joins Press TV anchor Marziyeh Hashemi to discuss the world-changing people’s revolution in West Africa. China Rising Radio Sinoland
The video cannot be embedded (at least not by me) so, pick it up here_
https://jeffjbrown.substack.com/p/jeff-j-brown-joins-press-tv-anchor-f95?utm_campaign=email-half-post&r=jn04u&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email#play
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Sep 05 2023 
The African Coup Belt: Your coup, My coup, Our coup? Its complex.
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What do Africans want in their words? Africans want to benefit firstly from their resources, Africans deserve a high-quality lifestyle, we want a universal income that empowers us, healthcare that redeems us, infrastructure that reflects us, and education that elevates us.
The Many Coups of the Coup Belt
There’s been a spate of coups… Continue reading
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Sep 03 2023 
No respite for France as a ‘New Africa’ rises
Like dominos, African states are one by one falling outside the shackles of neocolonialism. Chad, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and now Gabon are saying ‘non’ to France’s longtime domination of African financial, political, economic, and security affairs.
From Pepe Escobar and first posted at the Cradle
By adding two new African member-states to its roster, last… Continue reading
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Aug 29 2023 
Niger – Military Coup – More than Meets the Eye: Wagner – Niger – Washington – What’s the Connection?
With thanks to Peter Koenig, our writer
There were several military coups in West Africa lately. Mostly in former French colonies, and in many ways “neo-colonies” of France, that do arguably more harm to the Sahel countries than the more than 300 years of French “on-the-ground” colonies, or enslavement. Though, this latter crime is not to… Continue reading
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Aug 22 2023 
Burkina Faso Aid Convoy reaches Niger
While BRICS is ongoing, the risk to the area of Niger has increased tremendously. Of course, the usual suspects could try to inflame this, in order to take media space from BRICS. We already see that every African thread is being unraveled and old fights are being blown into new with what is… Continue reading
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Aug 21 2023 
Niger in jaws of US, France: War drums get louder as standofff continues
By Kimani Kahumbu and first posted at PressTV
As the political crisis in Niger enters its fourth week, both opposing sides are refusing to budge from their respective positions, setting the ground for potential civil war and external military intervention.
The crisis erupted following a military coup at the end of July, when the country’s presidential guard removed… Continue reading
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Aug 17 2023 
Turkey: Engagements in Africa
From Africa Intel
When we talk about foreign powers that are highly interested in Africa we always remember China, US, Russia, France, UK. And yes, these countries have a lot of projects on the continent. However in this list of countries Turkey, which also has huge ambitions and interest in Africa, is often overlooked. Why’s… Continue reading
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Aug 15 2023 
African News
A truly intelligent hot new outlet regarding Africa and African News and funny as well! The youtube is not up yet or I cannot find it, but it is delicious … The Goose has more Eggs to give still!
OUR REACTION TO CNN ‘EXPERT’S’ TAKE ON NIGERThe speed at… Continue reading
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Aug 12 2023 
Coup in Niger (Three): The start of a constitutional government (daily updates)
Post One
Post TwoPlease read the previous posts with comments as updates are in the comments
Victoria Nuland visited the Military Junta in Niger. She was not treated with much respect, was allowed to see some ‘senior officials’, and could not speak to either the leader or the deposed ex-president, Mohamed Bazoum.
Nuland: “Traveled to Niamey to express… Continue reading
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Aug 10 2023
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Aug 09 2023 
A public Appeal To President Tinubu
With thanks to Femi Akomolafe, and the second part. You can see the background here:
“People don’t pine for democracy. They want homes, medicine, jobs, schools… with a few exceptions, democracy has not brought good government to developing countries.” – Singapore former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew
It is quite unfortunate that the Nigerian president, Asiwaju Tinubu,… Continue reading
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Aug 09 2023
Why Europe continues to get it wrong.
With thanks to Femi Akomolafe, a friend from West Africa and posted on his substack.
There will be two parts to Femi’s postings. This one which you should read first, to set the background and the scene and then a Public Appeal To President Tinubu. In the correspondence with Femi, one sentence became very important to… Continue reading
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Aug 04 2023 
Coup in Niger (two and now brought forward in time so it does not disappear)
The first thread is here: https://sovereignista.com/2023/08/01/coup-in-niger/
Niger’s General Salifou-Mody speaks after his meeting with President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso.
“Our delegation had the honor and privilege of being received this evening by the President of the Transition of Burkina Faso. During this hearing, the situation in Niger was discussed. This situation is calm, this situation is… Continue reading
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Aug 03 2023 
Africa, an essay: 3 leaders, 3 stories
This is a skit but it is oh so typical of leaders that cannot stand up for themselves or their countries. As in Latin America, it is almost an African habit, and hence the coup upon coup and the inability to get free from imperialism and the imperialists. No, I am not blaming the victim… Continue reading
