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What’s happening in Niger is far from a typical coup

Originally published: Peoples Dispatch on August 15, 2023 (more by Peoples Dispatch) |

The recent wave of coups in West Africa must be understood in the context of widespread discontent with the ruling elites and their collaboration with imperialism.
ECOWAS approves military action in Niger ‘as soon as possible’

Originally published: Al Mayadeen on August 11, 2023 by Agencies (more by Al Mayadeen) | (Posted Aug 12, 2023)

Ivory Coast President says the aim of the military operation is to “restore” ousted president Mohamed Bazoum.
Democracy far down list of Canadian interests in Niger

Originally published: Yves Engler Blog on August 8, 2023 (more by Yves Engler Blog)

Military coups are generally bad. Foreign invasions even more so. What then to think of the situation in Niger? While the political situation in the west African country is fluid, some facts are incontrovertible. An (at least nominally) elected president was ousted by the presidential guard after demoting its leader. The pro U.S./French President Mohamed […]