Early thoughts on Gabon

• This appears “a palace coup,” tempered by popular support, and which was building for many years — the 2019 attempt while Bongo was abroad recuperating from his stroke was similar — an attempt to jettison an incompetent compradore dynasty.
• The USUK was making inroads even during Bongo years, slowly easing out Frenchie, marked by Gabon joining the British Commonwealth, and French initiating corruption cases against his son in response
• This remains a west-centric country (as of now) — lack of Russian flags in streets, lack of US condemnation, meekness of response of French/EU who recognize their lunch now belongs to bigger dog(s). The mindwashing has been strong here, unlike among the bigger and more assertive Sahel people
• That being said, there’s uncertainty in how the Junta could proceed. They do seem inspired by the ongoing wave of Juntas, the anti-corruption and patriotic wave in the Sahel, who are like them familiar Francophones. Some of the Signs of the Times will rub off; how much? Will they hijack Uncle Sam’s planned lunch? This is a distinct possibility, regardless of how top Junta were groomed by USA. The blanket silence of western MSM, besides de rigueur concern “of the Situation,” betrays Imperial nervousness and uncertainty.
• A marker of Gabon staying western compradores is no further MSM news, and/or the ascension of the recent opposition leader, Albert Ossa, who was seen openly cheering on the coup.
• A marker that the Junta pivoted to the Russian-Chinese camp is jubilant news from Sahelian Juntas, angry noise from western MSM, and/or violence since in addition to 2 french bases, there are reported Africom US bases… this is a key “lilly pad” for USUK, in addition to stupendous resources and small population, it is the coastal gateway to Central Africa. Borrell a few days ago condemned the Central African Republic (the Wagner base) lumping them witJuntas as a place needing urgently “Freeum and Demokracy.” This in spite of CAR being a western-style democracy!
• If the Junta chooses the non-western camp, Gabon as a [non swing state] oil producer and member of OPEC, can further consolidate the BRICS’ crushing grip on global oil and minerals

The cruelty, arrogance, and contempt for human life (esp their own “commoners”!) of the British elite never fails to astound. They are truly exceptional in this domain. See how Radakin works on the unholy criminal bloodletting of the Ukies. For an eon, according to writings, all who came in prolonged contact with them uniformly detested them

An excellent historical reminder. The genius of privileged British aristocratic weekend warriors in catastrophic land war, a seamless pedigree, century after century — from the first Crimean light charge, through WW1, Dunkirk, to this very day. Let’s review the psychopathy, psychosis, and possession of Admiral Radakin which is aptly inspired by his idol, “the Butcher of the Somme.” Read and weep!

This poor guy Bongo, the deposed ruler, is a sad mess. Visibly confused, a stroke survivor, kept in power to keep the seat warm for others like Biden. The charges brought against his son and clique was forging his father’s signature and running the country as a personal piggy bank and living large.

So this may inform China’s care and request not to harm a clear invalid. I don’t think any would harm this figurehead anyway. He is clearly not in charge of anything

Gabon scenes and backstory of causes of support for coup. One of wealthiest nations on earth remains dirt poor and underdeveloped  — and folks can see it via Internet! The issue here is not security and hunger per se as in the Sahel — it is abjectly corrupt governance beholden to plundering French. And open theft of sham elections.

NB. Gabon is OPEC member for most years since 1975. It has two French military bases. This is not Anti-French uprising per se, but against the dead-end compradore dynasty. Gabon never really had democracy. We’re waiting for Wagner flags, maybe sent by that daredevil AussieCossack, lol!

Yes, it may be helpful to gather all coups in one place.. “Chronicles of the Junta Belt…” lol. please everyone pitch in, it’s a team effort and there are differing perspectives that are helpful and add to the overall picture.

In a way it is unfortunate this occured right now in Gabon. It has potential to explode the region. Niger was becoming calmer… Seeing all francophones drifting quickly away could kick in a mass entrance of the West. when do the crazies not double down??

A befuddled Prez Bongo repeated Bazoum’s trick and asked for international assistance

The Junta may be serious — they are holding members of last government and the Prez’s son for treason. Bongo himself may have been a figurehead for a while, reportedly suffering from strokes and a walkin talkin vegetable like Biden

What is occurring cannot be spontaneous. The coordinated sophisticated wave of coups, the 8th in 2 years. They do not kill the former compradore Kings and work the popular base with media savvy and immediately work towards the general good.

How can a 5,000 man army that can fit into Trump’s penthouse do such a coup at a period of electric tensions?? Who offered them guarantees? Who is the only one with the combination of red-hot motivation, the reach, the local allies, and some boots nearby?

So this is, as helpfully remarked by Medvedev, to bury the exorbitant western privilege plundering Africa. Next move: the Europoodles meeting in Spain atm.