When you’re praised by the colonists, it means that you are bad for your people. When they say you are bad, it means that you are good for your people. The day they said I’m good, that’ll mean I betrayed you ---Ahmed Sékou Touré
One surprising thing is when did ECOWAS transformed into a combative commission. ECOWAS was formed for economic and developmental activities in the region. Suddenly, its now a policeman.
That’s what ECOWAS is meant for , I mostly blame The chairman , he lacks approach And use of words Most of their leaders are possibly afraid of a coup in their nations
There will be no strong Economic and developmental actives... with poor defence, and sometimes treats can be internal too .... There is a reason why great generals don't make great kings...
@@adewemimooloyede2877 and who sponsored ECOMOG again 🤔 Exactly Nigeria, ECOMOG was used in to intervene in civil wars which both nations were experiencing, which was devastating the region, and since ECOWAS has stuck to promoting economic relations in the region
there's NOTHING like "foreign aid" and support in international relations. all these countries are simply preserving their interests in these regions...
ECOWAS is setting a precedence that will come back to hunt the entire region if they do not apply wisdom to their doings. Tinubu thinks he's found a friend in the French. He'll be surprised into what awaits him.
Tinubu and all African leaders should remember that the west will always seek their interest, African interest is to thrive and eradicate poverty. Hopefully they won't pursue their personal interests.
Developments in Africa with regards to Western interests is about to undergo a paradigm shift towards BRICKS! Though it is like ecaping from one shark into the mouth of another seemingly less harmful! What i think is the hegemony of west is about to be over!!! Africa will have a sigh of relief!
NATO is the reason of chaos in the Sahel after the assassination of Ghaddafi, so now NATO cannot pretend fighting terrorists. Since NATO arrived in Mali the security became worse, after 10 years the Mali was still occupied by terrorsits but after the coup d etat in 6month with the Russian Wagner was able to bring peace in their country. Mali is more stable now with Russians.
The war is always about natural gas and uranium remember the Nord stream pipeline destroyed. Now with ongoing construction of the transatlantic pipeline from warri Nigeria through Niger and to Algeria to Europe... Kind of a backup to stay away from Russian gas makes sense now.
Why haven't you thought of Nigeria as an important global player of it can successfully take full control of West Africa which can be tested through this coup.
Very selective narrative of events. With power comes great responsibility. If you are going to delve deep into geo-politics then its very important to stick to facts without any bias. I say this because its a bit like trying to make a documentary about crime without ever mentioning poverty as an underlying cause. I have a big issue with the constant drip of pro Russia propaganda and a conflation of events whilst being very selective in how the various actors are linked. For instance what do all the countries in that region with their recent military coups have in common? Ok, I'll say it; Russia. With its information and military wing Russia has been planting the seeds of discontent in the region. Not because they care for the well being of Africans, but because they see an opportunity for some land and resource grabbing. Their work in countries like the DRC is well documented including human rights abuses and wholesale looting of Gold which is being targeted to help bolster Russia's economy. When Putin recently grumbled that he has funded the Wagner group to the tune of $1b, he didnt mean that he had cut them a cheque for said amount. We should be very careful of those who claim to be our friends. Both past and present.
Dependance on Russia and China is still dependance BUT it is a more mutually beneficial relationship than the current one with the west. Yes the eastern bloc want access to African resources but unlike the sanctimonious hypocritical west, they generally don't engage in local politics with the exception of providing security. The local politicians now have the onus to begin the industrial revolution effectively improving the lives of their citizenry and reducing dependance on foreign powers especially the west because let's face it Africa is the poorest continent with the direction of the west and assistance of calous African politicians. So like it or not Russia and China are better powers to deal with for the time being than the West. Apart from neocolonialism, the NATO neocolonial interference in the former Yugoslavia, Libya and now indirectly through Ukraine against should tell you everything you need to know about Russia. In this story the Russians are the good guys. Concerning the instability in the Sahel why did the coups happen in the first place? It's funny how you link it all to Russia whilst ignoring the multinational state coordination fighting "Al Qaeda in the Sahel" with France and the US support with military bases on ground. So the west with their drone bases who have total surveillance if the entire Sahel allegedly knew who was where and yet somehow weren't able to get rid of them, yet when the people get fed up of Western hegemonic games and pretenses of democracy you blame Russia? Really?!!! Also concerning Russias seeking of gold in the DRC the Congo is a mess because of the United States not Russia. Second what the Canadian and Israeli interests in gold over there? Third what of the lithium? The phone which you posted the message I'm replying is powered by batteries made with lithium probably mined in the Congo by western interests. Basically there are more western interests mining in Africa. Russia is just a new player whom the west doesn't like and wish to remove so as not to compete with a new tougher rival that could possibly uproot them from Africa nothing more.
@@traykunable Let me try and explain this as simply as possible. Russia not only provide security. They also provide propaganda through their digital infrastructure (They have one in Ghana and Ivory Coast) They produce innocuous content that tells the locals what to think. They also have produced 2 movies, depicting the glory of Wagner and Russia. This is their specialist subject; producing propaganda for the masses. Even your response above is full of their talking points. You will consume it but not know when you are consuming it. Every Suhel region country that has a coup has Russia as the one common factor. They thrive on instability. where there is conflict or the potential for conflict. Then they will tell you that they will provide security for you. As long as you sign over your mineral sites. These people are Not your friends.
@@Obetv01 I don't think you read my post very well so bullet points. 1. The Sahel was made unstable by the west and the gulf monarchies to extend influence and gain access to resources NOT Russia. This is a historical fact. 2. Wagner PMC took advantage of the chaos to offer SECURITY AND STABILITY IN EXCHANGE FOR ACCESS TO NATURAL RESOURCES. See how different the 2 different approaches are? Please enlighten me on how the AFRICOM and the French Foreign Legions have improved stability in the Sahel compared to Wagner PMCs actual stabilization in CAR, Mali and Burkina Faso. 3. EVERYBODY ENGAGES IN PROPAGANDA. What do you think Hollywood is? What do you think CNN MSNBC FOX AL JAZIRA BBC are? In what way is Russia making 2 movies about the glory of Wagner PMC way worse than generations of global propaganda by the west since the invention of the transistor radio? 4. Every nation on earth engages in the pursuit of national Interests. How the global South engages ESPECIALLY IN THE 21st CENTURY is entirely up to them whether to their benefit or detriment. The fact is the the global North is waaaaaay ahead of the South. The West is a parasitic ruler and the east is more coorporative. If you are dealing with street thugs and one beats you up whilst extorting you and the other protects you from the other in exchange of a fee which you get to walk away with some change and your dignity, which thug would you prefer? Which leads me to my final point. 5. Again the Chinese and Russians aren't saints by any stretch of the imagination BUT with regards to international relations they are BY FAR THE BETTER OPTION THAN THE WEST. Now it's up to African rulers to begin redirecting focus on the welfare of their citizenry and make things better Not Russia or China, Africans and as things stand AFRICA NEEDS TECHNICAL SUPPORT BECAUSE THE EXPERTISE DOESN'T EXIST IN AFRICA. That is the Fact. The Chinese needed technical support from the US starting in the 1960s to get to where they are today. The good news is that due to the developments in science and technology the leap won't take 4 decades but merely 2. These people have the experience and we don't. Rather than reinvent the wheel, we lay out a plan of were we want to be based on our unique culture and circumstances and they assist us getting there in the best way possible. America Britain or France certainly aren't going to do that for you (with Britain we had an opportunity during the independence era where they rightly pointed out that we weren't ready for independence and needed training and preparation until the 1980s . Botswana and Namibia took the deal the rest of Anglophone Africa didn't, and the difference between those 2 countries and the rest of Sub Saharan Africa after 70 years is clear for all to see but that's another topic for another day) BUT the Chinese and Russians will. They NEED nations to trade with. They have finances and technology. We need to improve and join the rest of humanity in the 21s century. We have natural and human resources. LETS MAKE A DEAL. Russia and China are no angels but except you have been living deep in an untouched part of the Sahara or the Congo they are by far better partners to pitch our tents with. That's it.
Niger is not at war with Africa. Africa and Niger are fighting against neocolonialism and imperialism. Which news channel have you been getting your information from?🤣🤣🤣
@@realjudebela I disagree with the title; my comment is based on that. A title of an intelligently written book refers to its content, not its opposite.
To understand more on this topic, check out this video on how France Stole Africa:
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When you’re praised by the colonists, it means that you are bad for your people. When they say you are bad, it means that you are good for your people. The day they said I’m good, that’ll mean I betrayed you ---Ahmed Sékou Touré
One surprising thing is when did ECOWAS transformed into a combative commission. ECOWAS was formed for economic and developmental activities in the region. Suddenly, its now a policeman.
Very good question, they haven't succeeded in lifting a single country out of abject poverty to poverty.
That’s what ECOWAS is meant for , I mostly blame The chairman , he lacks approach
And use of words
Most of their leaders are possibly afraid of a coup in their nations
There will be no strong Economic and developmental actives... with poor defence, and sometimes treats can be internal too .... There is a reason why great generals don't make great kings...
Are you too young to remember ECOMOG in Liberia and Sierra Leone?
@@adewemimooloyede2877 and who sponsored ECOMOG again 🤔
Exactly Nigeria,
ECOMOG was used in to intervene in civil wars which both nations were experiencing, which was devastating the region, and since ECOWAS has stuck to promoting economic relations in the region
there's NOTHING like "foreign aid" and support in international relations. all these countries are simply preserving their interests in these regions...
Explosive! Wow!!
The entire African continent should see this video 💯💪♥️
Kai... Africans...We truly need mental transformation
LORD JESUS please HELP.
We need to be free in Africa
Freedom comes with a price...
Interesting ❤
A short interesting movie. I love how u tell ur stories
ECOWAS is setting a precedence that will come back to hunt the entire region if they do not apply wisdom to their doings.
Tinubu thinks he's found a friend in the French. He'll be surprised into what awaits him.
They brought him to power he has to appease them
New sub .. refreshing delivery
Thanks and welcome
Nigeria we are charged with the security of West Africa.
So we should no what to do.
😅😅😅😅😅 First off, I think Nigeria should concentrate on Nigeria security before thinking of other countries
Thank you for unpacking the issues. Great presentation
Glad it was helpful!
Well done Jude. This is eye-opening.
WOW
Mr Jude you're just the best
I like the way you brilliantly synthesize facts in a very lucid way
Tinubu and all African leaders should remember that the west will always seek their interest, African interest is to thrive and eradicate poverty.
Hopefully they won't pursue their personal interests.
You finally made the video🎉
Amazing piece.
Thank you for this sir
Quality content Jude.
Nice information 👍
So nice of you
i was waiting for you to get on this
😃
Always a pleasure Bela
Been waiting for you to say something about this
Bro your channel be like season film. Kai. You do a so so good job Jude. I am a fan.🎉
I think this is puzzling
You are doing a great job
Thank you 🙏.
Corruption is not Africa’s main challenge underdevelopment and over-exploitation is.
Let’s stop focusing on the symptoms.
Well done Sir!!
Thank you for this one in a million info
You're a gem, God bless you for all you do. Amen.
Wow, thank you
Very concise presentation Jude 👍
Thank you kindly
Amazing video as always
Glad you enjoyed
U break it down, was waiting for this
I love how you produce your research... great work ❤❤❤ and super topical video trending hard 👏 👏 👏
Amazing intelligent narration and docu
U are doing well bruh
Financial aid wey no dey show
Accolade I enjoy 😁 your story line bring more updated boss
More to come! Thanks
Thanks
Thanks for your support.
Listen to Bob Marley's prophesy on REDEMPTION SONG
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but yourselves can free yourselves.
Bob Marley - Africa Unite 💯
So true.
Thank you Jude!
Awesome, my dear. Keep it up
Thank you! Cheers!
People will see this and still think we're conspiracy theorists
Follow the money
100%
Irony of french interest: not against one-party state but against military rule😂
Niger and west Africa will be a battle ground for foreign interests if care is not taken
This your haircut sharp
We can fight against our own brothers due to foreign interest. The youths of Africa arise and kick these House Salves out.
Where two elephants fight the grassses their will suffer
An old man from the West once told me that war is money, this fight is all about the dollar vs brics.
Hmmm, Africa is gradually waking up
It's all about the YELLOW cake and its exploit!!!
Africa need freedom from the foreign powers
Balablu is going to destroy Nigeria once n for all
Developments in Africa with regards to Western interests is about to undergo a paradigm shift towards BRICKS! Though it is like ecaping from one shark into the mouth of another seemingly less harmful! What i think is the hegemony of west is about to be over!!! Africa will have a sigh of relief!
NATO is the reason of chaos in the Sahel after the assassination of Ghaddafi, so now NATO cannot pretend fighting terrorists. Since NATO arrived in Mali the security became worse, after 10 years the Mali was still occupied by terrorsits but after the coup d etat in 6month with the Russian Wagner was able to bring peace in their country. Mali is more stable now with Russians.
If I heard correctly you mentioned salt 3:12 how come they have salt if they're land locked, just asking though
The salt pans of Kalala, near Bilma in northeastern Niger was where the miracle happened for them. So yea, Niger actively exported its Salt mineral.
The interest of western nonsense is there minerals nothing more
Africa needs to protect its own interest. Let's put in this way, the westerned world never liked Africa. The thing is that Africa has what they want.
You forgot to talk about the Gas pipeline to Europe
The war is always about natural gas and uranium remember the Nord stream pipeline destroyed. Now with ongoing construction of the transatlantic pipeline from warri Nigeria through Niger and to Algeria to Europe...
Kind of a backup to stay away from Russian gas makes sense now.
Can we agree that the Black man has a problem?
God makes people to free in their country leave africa alone
Shame on you, there’s no war!!! Opportunist
Sources: Trust me bro
Why haven't you thought of Nigeria as an important global player of it can successfully take full control of West Africa which can be tested through this coup.
Set your house in order first: boko haram, fulani militia, ipob, massob, OPC, Niger Delta militias
Which border do Nigeria and Niger have?
Northern Nigeria will burn if there is any form of war
I feel it would affect the whole of Nigeria
Very selective narrative of events. With power comes great responsibility. If you are going to delve deep into geo-politics then its very important to stick to facts without any bias. I say this because its a bit like trying to make a documentary about crime without ever mentioning poverty as an underlying cause.
I have a big issue with the constant drip of pro Russia propaganda and a conflation of events whilst being very selective in how the various actors are linked. For instance what do all the countries in that region with their recent military coups have in common? Ok, I'll say it; Russia.
With its information and military wing Russia has been planting the seeds of discontent in the region. Not because they care for the well being of Africans, but because they see an opportunity for some land and resource grabbing. Their work in countries like the DRC is well documented including human rights abuses and wholesale looting of Gold which is being targeted to help bolster Russia's economy. When Putin recently grumbled that he has funded the Wagner group to the tune of $1b, he didnt mean that he had cut them a cheque for said amount.
We should be very careful of those who claim to be our friends. Both past and present.
Dependance on Russia and China is still dependance BUT it is a more mutually beneficial relationship than the current one with the west. Yes the eastern bloc want access to African resources but unlike the sanctimonious hypocritical west, they generally don't engage in local politics with the exception of providing security. The local politicians now have the onus to begin the industrial revolution effectively improving the lives of their citizenry and reducing dependance on foreign powers especially the west because let's face it Africa is the poorest continent with the direction of the west and assistance of calous African politicians. So like it or not Russia and China are better powers to deal with for the time being than the West. Apart from neocolonialism, the NATO neocolonial interference in the former Yugoslavia, Libya and now indirectly through Ukraine against should tell you everything you need to know about Russia. In this story the Russians are the good guys. Concerning the instability in the Sahel why did the coups happen in the first place? It's funny how you link it all to Russia whilst ignoring the multinational state coordination fighting "Al Qaeda in the Sahel" with France and the US support with military bases on ground. So the west with their drone bases who have total surveillance if the entire Sahel allegedly knew who was where and yet somehow weren't able to get rid of them, yet when the people get fed up of Western hegemonic games and pretenses of democracy you blame Russia? Really?!!! Also concerning Russias seeking of gold in the DRC the Congo is a mess because of the United States not Russia. Second what the Canadian and Israeli interests in gold over there? Third what of the lithium? The phone which you posted the message I'm replying is powered by batteries made with lithium probably mined in the Congo by western interests. Basically there are more western interests mining in Africa. Russia is just a new player whom the west doesn't like and wish to remove so as not to compete with a new tougher rival that could possibly uproot them from Africa nothing more.
@@traykunable Let me try and explain this as simply as possible. Russia not only provide security. They also provide propaganda through their digital infrastructure (They have one in Ghana and Ivory Coast) They produce innocuous content that tells the locals what to think.
They also have produced 2 movies, depicting the glory of Wagner and Russia. This is their specialist subject; producing propaganda for the masses. Even your response above is full of their talking points. You will consume it but not know when you are consuming it.
Every Suhel region country that has a coup has Russia as the one common factor. They thrive on instability. where there is conflict or the potential for conflict. Then they will tell you that they will provide security for you. As long as you sign over your mineral sites.
These people are Not your friends.
@@Obetv01 I don't think you read my post very well so bullet points.
1. The Sahel was made unstable by the west and the gulf monarchies to extend influence and gain access to resources NOT Russia. This is a historical fact.
2. Wagner PMC took advantage of the chaos to offer SECURITY AND STABILITY IN EXCHANGE FOR ACCESS TO NATURAL RESOURCES. See how different the 2 different approaches are? Please enlighten me on how the AFRICOM and the French Foreign Legions have improved stability in the Sahel compared to Wagner PMCs actual stabilization in CAR, Mali and Burkina Faso.
3. EVERYBODY ENGAGES IN PROPAGANDA. What do you think Hollywood is? What do you think CNN MSNBC FOX AL JAZIRA BBC are? In what way is Russia making 2 movies about the glory of Wagner PMC way worse than generations of global propaganda by the west since the invention of the transistor radio?
4. Every nation on earth engages in the pursuit of national Interests. How the global South engages ESPECIALLY IN THE 21st CENTURY is entirely up to them whether to their benefit or detriment. The fact is the the global North is waaaaaay ahead of the South. The West is a parasitic ruler and the east is more coorporative. If you are dealing with street thugs and one beats you up whilst extorting you and the other protects you from the other in exchange of a fee which you get to walk away with some change and your dignity, which thug would you prefer? Which leads me to my final point.
5. Again the Chinese and Russians aren't saints by any stretch of the imagination BUT with regards to international relations they are BY FAR THE BETTER OPTION THAN THE WEST. Now it's up to African rulers to begin redirecting focus on the welfare of their citizenry and make things better Not Russia or China, Africans and as things stand AFRICA NEEDS TECHNICAL SUPPORT BECAUSE THE EXPERTISE DOESN'T EXIST IN AFRICA. That is the Fact. The Chinese needed technical support from the US starting in the 1960s to get to where they are today. The good news is that due to the developments in science and technology the leap won't take 4 decades but merely 2. These people have the experience and we don't. Rather than reinvent the wheel, we lay out a plan of were we want to be based on our unique culture and circumstances and they assist us getting there in the best way possible. America Britain or France certainly aren't going to do that for you (with Britain we had an opportunity during the independence era where they rightly pointed out that we weren't ready for independence and needed training and preparation until the 1980s . Botswana and Namibia took the deal the rest of Anglophone Africa didn't, and the difference between those 2 countries and the rest of Sub Saharan Africa after 70 years is clear for all to see but that's another topic for another day) BUT the Chinese and Russians will. They NEED nations to trade with. They have finances and technology. We need to improve and join the rest of humanity in the 21s century. We have natural and human resources. LETS MAKE A DEAL.
Russia and China are no angels but except you have been living deep in an untouched part of the Sahara or the Congo they are by far better partners to pitch our tents with.
That's it.
Niger is not at war with Africa. Africa and Niger are fighting against neocolonialism and imperialism. Which news channel have you been getting your information from?🤣🤣🤣
You should have watched the video before commenting 😂
@@realjudebela I disagree with the title; my comment is based on that. A title of an intelligently written book refers to its content, not its opposite.
Been waiting on your take on Things Jude!