Afrika in Focus Special: Uprising in Niger, Matters arising

<p>This week&apos;s episode of Afrika in Focus looks at the current uprising in Niger.  <br/><br/>We start by analysing the root cause of the uprising in Niger, the third French speaking country to stage an uprising.<br/><br/>We explain the nefarious way how the French have enslaved their former colonies by impoverishing them and stealing a combined amount of over 1.5 Trillion Euros a year from them.<br/><br/>We delve into the strategic importance of Niger to the West especially France and point out the true agenda behind the West&apos;s &apos;concern&apos;,<br/><br/>We scrutinize the Russian involvement in Niger namely in the form of the mercenary Wagner group and warn of the danger of replacing one imperialist for another.<br/><br/>We critique the role played by The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).<br/><br/>We end by stating that Niger has the right to self determine its own destiny by removing itself from the nefarious shackles of French imperialism and domination that has stifled the growth and development of the country.<br/><br/>Sponsor a Ghanaian farmer: <a href='https://www.growforme.com/en/home/'>Grow For Me | Now everyone can farm and trade!</a><br/><br/>Sources:<br/><br/><a href='https://atlantablackstar.com/2016/11/02/5-quotes-from-french-leaders-that-reveal-how-much-france-depends-on-africa-for-its-survival/'>5 Quotes From French Leaders That Reveal How Much France Depends on Africa for Its Survival (atlantablackstar.com)</a><br/><br/><a href='https://siliconafrica.com/france-colonial-tax/'>14 African Countries Forced By France To Pay Colonial Tax For The Benefits Of Slavery And Colonization – SiliconAfrica</a><br/><br/><a href='https://afrolegends.com/2017/05/01/the-11-components-of-the-french-colonial-tax-in-africa/'>The 11 Components of the French Colonial Tax in Africa – African Heritage (afrolegends.com)</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66406137'>Niger coup: Is France to blame for instability in West Africa? - BBC News</a><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><