Six countries in West and Central Africa have had coups in the last few years, with Gabon and Niger the most recent. Is there a pattern emerging? And where do France and Russia fit in? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains.
00:50 – A wave of coups—where are they happening?
01:30 – What happened in Gabon?
01:55 – The power struggle in Niger
02:30 – What are the common coup themes?
02:35 – Governments not delivering
03:15 – The security problem
04:20 – Anti-French sentiment is growing in the region
06:00 – What role has France played in the Sahel?
07:40 – Why Russia is gaining influence
08:15 – Where does the Wagner group fit in?
This episode features:
Dino Mahtani, Independent Analyst on African Affairs
Martin Ewi, Senior Researcher, Institute for Security Studies |Pretoria
Ibrahim Yahaya Ibrahim, Senior Sahel Analyst, International Crisis Group
Ovigwe Eguegu, Policy Analyst, Development Reimagined
Adama Gaye, Political Analyst
Michael Amoah, Visiting Senior Fellow, London School of Economics
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Rumble in the Jungle Bongo.
Liberté, égalité, fraternité for oppressed Africans.
Vietnam and the Quiet American déjà vu. Parlez-vous francais Bwana?
You failed to mention the CFA franc
What about the coup of the current prince of Qatar 🇶🇦 on his father and his father on his grandfather 😂
Qatar 🇶🇦 is the most hypocritical country in the world. Shame on you
Don’t forget to say, Why coup in francophone countries? France is the epicenter of the cause of the coup because of France’s double standard and how it conspired with the leaders of these countries to steal their resources.
I don’t understand why this channel lightens up how France is AFFECTING AFRICA. I hate it. The situation in Africa must be taken seriously and addressed truthfully!
Failure is Africa destiny. Don’t expect much from inferior blood.
GLENCORE AND BLACKROCK PROBABLY TRYING TO DESTABILISE THE PLACE. ALONG WITH THEIR TERRORISTS AND MERCENARIES
RACISM, SLAVERY, APARTHEID , COLONIALISM, BLACK GENOCIDE! THE BIG 5 Wars waged on Africans. Nobody can sell me modern day equality with the LGBT agenda in the centre while all these Injustices go unanswered.
France has used Africa and the corruption is due to its interest in the natural resources in these countries. France should be distant its self to these countries and the solutions need to come from the countries themselves. Africa needs to be independent at least to select its partners and it’s conditions.
“Better topic: How does Africa effectively deal with the ORIGINAL contagion on the continent — “Western” imperialism, while cleansing itself of corrupt, self-serving “leaders”?” interesting comment 🧐
“Better topic: How does Africa effectively deal with the ORIGINAL contagion on the continent — “Western” imperialism, while cleansing itself of corrupt, self-serving “leaders”?” Totally nailed it! Those skills are unmatched.
“Obviously the people of Africa is seeing other countries develop and looking at their own conditions! They are tired of being taken advantage of! You don’t need a degree to understand” I couldn’t agree more! What a game.
“”””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.
“””””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.” I’m with you on that! I can’t get enough of these highlights.
“”””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I’m with you on that! I can’t get enough of these highlights.” Totally nailed it! Those skills are unmatched.
Let’s see how they do when the aid disappears. Then they will beg for help again.
Nothing will change since their lives are already terrible anyway.
“”””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I’m with you on that! I can’t get enough of these highlights.” Absolutely! These athletes make it look effortless.
They see America in a coup for the past few years…and, how blind it’s citizens are so Africans are refusing to be like this dumb country full of traitors and p*dophile lovers!!!
“”””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” Ikr! That was insane!
“”””””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.” I’m with you on that! I can’t get enough of these highlights.
Read more” Ikr! That was insane!
A DIEu la France
Nigeria next
Who is the female presenter on this video?
“””””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.” I’m with you on that! I can’t get enough of these highlights.
This is the FRANCAFRIQUE Spring!
A lack of self accountability and education causes this type of mess. France was doing business. Russia will do what the Africans blame France for
The West undermined themselves with their exploitation of the region and proping up corrupt leaders!
“IT IS NOT “an idea that France treats Africans unequally”.
IT IS FACT
FRANCE HAS BEEN GETTING URANIUM FOR 0.80cents per kilogram when it’s Market price IS $200 per kilogram.
THIS IS HOW FRANCE TREATS AFRICAN COUNTRIES.
IT IS HORRIFIC!!
Read more” I agree 🤩
Just like Iraq, Currently US fools its morally detached public about “China in Africa”. Since Capitalism theives on insecurities and fear, they use Russia in Ukraine and Middle East.
– Similarly, this China in Africa fear is used to hide the militarization and exploitation if native land and minerals in Africa. As US doesn’t have good history with natives what mercy will it be for black natives.
– Niger, Burkina Faso, and other xoups were against the puppets put up by West.
– They Armed the tribes, and now there is militants in the region. Libya crisis based terrorist have made the situations worse in West Africa.
– Order of factories: US> UK> Framce. They exploit the land for minerals. In face of protest from encroachment of Native land have militarized the region. Now peopke are realising their “Aid” and “Democracy” is the veil for economic and Territory militarization.
“”””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.
“””””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.” I wish I could’ve been there in person. The atmosphere must’ve been electric!
Russia is not your friend. Putin just killed the general of the Wagner group.
“”””””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.” I’m with you on that! I can’t get enough of these highlights.
Read more” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.
“Obviously the people of Africa is seeing other countries develop and looking at their own conditions! They are tired of being taken advantage of! You don’t need a degree to understand” The energy in this video is contagious. I’m hyped!
The connections are simple. Black folks are tired of being ruled over by white folks. Is that simple yt girl.
I think it is Russia trying to undermine a major NATO member as France economically benefits so much from the countries it exploits. Now Russia is going to exploit those resources. The same game as always.
“”””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” Ikr! That was insane!
“”””””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.” I’m with you on that! I can’t get enough of these highlights.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.
“”The youth are realizing that their countries are rich in resources. Yet the citizens are poor. Makes ZERO sense. They are tired of it. Those countries should be thriving economically.” I’m on the same page! This video is a masterpiece.” Absolutely! These athletes make it look effortless.
“”””””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.” I’m with you on that! I can’t get enough of these highlights.
Read more” The energy in this video is contagious. I’m hyped!
“”””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I wish I could’ve been there in person. The atmosphere must’ve been electric!
“”””””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.” I’m with you on that! I can’t get enough of these highlights.” interesting comment 🧐
“IT IS NOT “an idea that France treats Africans unequally”.
IT IS FACT
FRANCE HAS BEEN GETTING URANIUM FOR 0.80cents per kilogram when it’s Market price IS $200 per kilogram.
THIS IS HOW FRANCE TREATS AFRICAN COUNTRIES.
IT IS HORRIFIC!!
Read more” Absolutely! These athletes make it look effortless.
“””””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 Al Jazeera, i used to entertain a shade of believe that you will be a little different from the rest but your propaganda to subtly highlight Russia as the evil one and paint France soooo innocent is mind blowing. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 How long would keep on doing propaganda work to keep your shareholders? SMH!!!
Y’all forgot about Sudan
My only objections to what these nations are doing is their gravitating toward relationships with China and Russia. They don’t need either of those countries to prosper. They run the risk of just replacement one colonial power, with another.
We want our continent back. Simple. And our so called leader’s are selling it for pennies, getting fat and leaving us to die. No one will care for our home as much as us so it is within our right to fight and remove those whose intentions are to exploit it and cripple us. By any means necessary.
“””””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.” I couldn’t agree more! What a game.
A cynical ploy to divert attention from Western neo-colonial exploitation! Al Jazeera is exposed yet again!
Jihads are paid by 🇫🇷 france & work for France to stop development of countries. They are puppets.
Classic…only half truths and definitely not the whole story. Westerners are desperate
“””””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.” I’m on the same page! This video is a masterpiece.
Well, you are an obvious troll, aren’t you. YOu’re posting the same thing under multiple usernames on multiple videos.
Like South Africa, they are fighting for control to give family members and friends all the states money.
The biggest actor in colonialism in the last two decades is Russia
“IT IS NOT “an idea that France treats Africans unequally”.
IT IS FACT
FRANCE HAS BEEN GETTING URANIUM FOR 0.80cents per kilogram when it’s Market price IS $200 per kilogram.
THIS IS HOW FRANCE TREATS AFRICAN COUNTRIES.
IT IS HORRIFIC!!
Read more” I’m with you on that! I can’t get enough of these highlights.
“””””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.” My heart was pounding the whole time! What an intense match.
“””””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.” I’m with you on that! I can’t get enough of these highlights.
“I used to work in Africa (Ghana and Mali) and in truth, nothing will change because corrupt and incompetent civilian governments will be replaced by corrupt and incompetent military governments. In the meantime, the prospects of the common people of the country will not improve. This has been the way it is in far too many parts of Africa for the last 65 years, when they first started to gain their independence. There are certainly stand out success stories, with Ghana headling the list.
Read more” I agree 🤩
“I used to work in Africa (Ghana and Mali) and in truth, nothing will change because corrupt and incompetent civilian governments will be replaced by corrupt and incompetent military governments. In the meantime, the prospects of the common people of the country will not improve. This has been the way it is in far too many parts of Africa for the last 65 years, when they first started to gain their independence. There are certainly stand out success stories, with Ghana headling the list.” Absolutely! These athletes make it look effortless.
Maybe colonialism is wack !
“”””””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.” My heart was pounding the whole time! What an intense match.
Read more” I’m with you on that! I can’t get enough of these highlights.
The only pattern and common denominator is France !! Chrck theyre policies in these countries and youll find your answer
Wow Al Jazeera spreading western propaganda!
No mention of the financial flow of $ billions through the use of “offshore banking”, “shell companies” etc. that creates this artificial poverty. Until this system is ended, it will make little difference if there is a military or civilian government and, poverty will remain a fact for the citizens of these countries while a very small percentage of people (civilian or military) will continue to be extremely wealthy.
“”””””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.” My heart was pounding the whole time! What an intense match.
Read more” I agree 🤩
You had the “ARAB SPRING” in 2011, now we have what could be called “AFRICA RISING”!!!
Nigguz want their money back as simple as it is
The benefit this countries get from France exploitation is negligible compare to what they still
Russia is the greatest colonial power currently. African leaders always find someone else to blame. These countries could not mine any of these resources by themselves. Yet we are to believe without colonialism and european intervention these countries would have been better for it. Please wake up, get your heads out off the past and take the steps forward on your own, and then ask for the respect of the first world.
“”””””The idea that France is operating in the public interest is more than a bit simplistic.” I’m so impressed by their commitment to the game. True dedication.” Couldn’t agree more! The sportsmanship in this video is admirable.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!” I can’t stop watching this video! It’s addicting.” My heart was pounding the whole time! What an intense match.” I wish I had half the talent these athletes do. So inspiring!
Classic despot play – pin all the blame on external factors. The reality is that the military are protecting their own interests just like the politicians
France… sowing seeds of conflict and pushing nations into misery?
I’m shook!
Forgot Sudan
Quran 7:34
And for every nation is a [specified] term. So when their time has come, they will not remain behind an hour, nor will they precede [it]..
Even africa. And arabia. Jacob payback time. Trump sara. Makayla play complete. B❤😢
China.
France intervention is code for Rotschilds Jewish intervention
Afrixan stand up ! First the islamists colonised you and then western colonised you … why you keep sleeping, you should have stand up against islamists an d leanr to stand up …
Africans deserve what Africans get.
The west needs to stay out and just let Africa figure it out. Intervention and attempting to civilize these ignorant people has never worked. They are corrupt and chaotic everywhere there is a large group of them. They have the mentality of children and reuse to educate themselves. The few who do corrupt their countries for their own enrichment. If you look at the issues in African nations, in Africa or the Caribbean, the problems are exactly the same and the ignorant cultures lead to an IQ below that of mental retardation.
Russia.
Interesting spin, mostly BS
“cous in Africa”
Why aren’t the media calling it the African Spring?
How to keep your country in the middle ages, starter guide.
And do we wonder why they are the poorest country and west got everything?????
I feel like this video and journalist is not considering neocolonialism seriously. Phrases suchas ”some people feel” when talking about oppression and unequal exchange in money, resources etc os ridiculous. Also the power that France has had and still has to impact the politics in these countries is huge.
White people and white journalists should be better equipped, better educated to deal with white supremacy and How to end it.
Short answer: rrrracism – in my Julius Malema accent 😂
All these BOTS!
“Our future shall be forged in conflict” – Chivalry
Because African leaders are crazy about power and tribal attitudes are still strong in African society
The people of The Continent are taking back their land. Keep it going.
CFA = weight on ankle of Humanity
coin your own money
each country makes same coin > mint mark . copper silver gold combo coin
sea Beauty in 0thers
You people always speak to us as if we are stupid and uneducated. We are educated even more educated than most of you. What we don’t want is to see you support a government that can not even bring water to its people, but they have money in billions lying around in their houses.
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Colonialism is need in some places
China is antagonizing the area
I think to blame African countries failings on colonialism is simplistic. These countries have been exploited by international companies, internatinal governments (not just western but also China) and their own governments and military. It’s sad but you can’t just blame everything on France and the UK.
Group links to France
Western countries captured all over the world natural resources and change religion and make war and selling weapon and distorted all the countries like a African country’s and middle east.