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What construction did Europe make when it colonized Africa? There is almost no construction foundation and only local natural resources will be exposed. China is building the foundation of Africa and creating win-win opportunities. China has no military bases in other countries and has never colonized any country in its past history.
CHINA and RUSSIA are pushing the WEST out of BANTU ITURI(aka "Afrika" because they are AFRAID of being REPLACED by the BANTU in INDUSTRIALIZATION and production of world goods instead of RUSSO-CHINA!, they DONT WANT the BANTU to be TRAINED by the WEST INDUSTRIALIZATION as that will REPLACE THEM PERMANENTLY thats why they are LYING and CHEATING the BANTU that the WEST is the "ENEMY" they dont say the WEST is the ENEMY of the RUSSO-CHINESE monopoly over production of world goods! and the WEST has the POWER to enable BANTU ITURI to beocme its own INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING POWER HOUSE especially in the age of AI and ROBOTICS! that will make that JUMP that much easier. SO RUSSO-CHINA is SCARED to death that they will LOOSE their MANUFACTURING JOBS to BANTU-ITURI.......but the WHEELS of BANTU INDUSTRIALIZATION will NEVER be STOPPED!... # AWAY!with this RUSSO-SINO IMPERIALISM coming here to DICTATE to the BANTU WHO and WHAT they can or should or should NOT DO!!....BANTU-ITURI are WITH THE WEST!-WITH FRANCE and WITH INDUSTRIALIZATION via the WEST! not the COPY PASTE manufacturers of the EAST!...SHAME on RUSO-CHINA! SHAME ON THEM!....BANTU will INDUSTRIALIZE and the WEST is the BANTUS BEST ALLY!!...
I am from Algeria currently in NYC, from what I saw in Oran ( second biggest city in Algeria ) its not only Ports and railway facilities built by Chinese private companies, but also housing companies have built so many apartment building on the outscirts of the city. Also most of our military is from Russia and 6 months ago our president went to Moscow and stayed there for a week. So Algeria is not politicaly as close to the west as it is geographically.
In trade and economics it is cause it's just a nearby market and so it's profitable. Even during cold war argelia was soviet leaning but traded with europe.
@@Joeyknows924 interesting, have I written about imigration? No, cause this coment section aproaches foreign policy of a specific country, it actually doesn't consider citizens or their migrations.
Funny how morroco,kenya, and nigeria have become the only noteworthy american allies in the region. There not regional pushovers but still so much lost ground.
Atleast if you consider the Americans having a solid influence Nigeria is pretty solid and hopefully becoming more stable if war doesnt cause social disorder
Morroco because of the Western Sahara issue. Nigeria because of the economic ties and massive Nigerian diaspora. Kenya because historical ties and, well, Obama.
@@sookendestroy1 search here on youtube about what Shell did on Nigeria, and how not a single mainstream media news channel says a thing about it... their elites are pretty much bribed to sell their resources for the west... If these elites don't crush the oposition they might be the next on the line...
Iam from Kenya....and the IMF is doing a number on us....Fuel has gone double....water 5times higher...marrige certificate 20 times higher...government ID 20times...if you get your child in another country you have to apply registration for 12000 $.....I don't care please bring back the Chinese....we are been finished with support of America....china please come back
It’s important to note regarding the mineral wealth in Africa - not to knock Africa but “rare earth minerals” aren’t actually rare, that’s just what they’re called. And also, it’s likely that other important mineral deposits will be found now that we need them. For example, the largest known lithium deposit was just found in the US .. this year! Now people are motivated to look. Remember how in the early 2000s everyone said we were running out of oil? Well the. We found the Permian Basin and fracking I like Africa a lot but the mineral and energy cards are not going to be the strongest hands to play against the West (the US has all the rare earths, lithium, oil, etc it needs). I think the best hand it can play is it’s robust populations and consumer markets. Africa has very high birth rates and huge populations - access to sell things to those people is the hand to play. There’s no serious dependence on any African resource but access to a booming consumer market is certainly something the economic powers of the US, the EU and China would all love to have
the US does not yet have all the rare earth minerals but that being said, simply making deeper mining profitable in general, now we have not even scratched the surface of the earth, litterally, if you compare the earth to a goldplated ball, we have not gone deep enough mining to expose the metal beneith the goldplating, we have dug a few holes but those were expensive in their own right and only focussed on drilling. just saying, anything could happen in this regard, we also recycle many materials pretty well
@@AbuilyasalAryanee whatever the premium is on not having to deal with terrible infrastructure, coups, criminality, bribes, etc - it does not warrant a catastrophic event for the West. There is a cost to stability -
Peacekeeping operations in Africa was going reasonably well until United States thought United Nations focus on winning hearts and minds very useless and wanted to look cool First East Bengal regiment of Bangladesh Army was responsible for part of Mogadishu area of operations. They were replaced by first battalion of 13 MEU, USMC, One of the many units that got bogged down in the urban Somalia.. You can say that Bangladesh army would have bogged down the same way as well. But the fact that they did not adore did the Pakistani and Malaysian armies So what was exclusively wrong with US and Italian / other western forces?
@@BengalLancer "wanted to look cool" XD Look at this guy thinking countries care about looking "cool". Little babies take a few decades to learn to stop personifying inanimate objects.
@@Hession0Drasha french is still widely used by the people, but recently the government removed French as an official language, so probably as time moves on they will use french less
French is usual the langued of high education. It's very difficult to find educational textbooks in local languages, and the most fortunate/ privileged end up studying in a French university. In addition, any discerning dictator ends ups owning property in France. French will still be the language of the elite there.
A point of correction: The French President Emmanuel Macron did not order the withdrawal of the 5000 French troops from Mali: The government of Mali ordered the French troops to leave.
I love how they like to take credit and say France was responsible for their troops leaving Mail! They were kicked out by the orders of mails junta! just want to save face for colonizer France who was humiliated!
@@deeel5692 The narrator is Polish, and yes it’s from the western perspective. That doesn’t make it a bad video to watch. If you want pro Russian and Chinese narratives go find them, there’s plenty.
What I’m slowly starting to understand is that these countries in central to west Africa that are rich in natural resources whom most are having conflicts within them in who controls the government and the fields/mines will always be a issue hence why western companies take advantage of this. Wish these African leaders would come together and figure out a fair deal that pleases all parties
You got it wrong. It is the western countries that send people to start the conflicts. And we have been aware of that for a long time. I think all that is happening right now for multiple reasons, one is that America is busy with high inflation and Russia so they can't help France this time. Second is that people are tired and the third one is that there are a lot of Africans who have been to Western society and are coming back to Africa.
From my point of view, if the various African countries want to make deals that help their nations, GOOD. If China offers a better deal then they should take it. I get annoyed when other nations try to dictate what other leaders should do. For western diplomatic leaders, especially the U.S. to be alarmed at what China is doing is laughably hypocritical. And this is from a. Free market capitalist viewpoint. We need to get rid of this obsession over China. The US I believe doesn't understand why China is acting the way it does. It’s not this big boogeyman, it’s a nation that STILL remembers the humiliating century, and is continuously at risk of collapse. As for Africa, the U.S. and western powers has had numerous chances to make a beneficial partnership. How many failures did foreign interventions play out? How many negative “neo-imperialism” deals did western powers make? Or the failure of humanitarian efforts play out? The numerous dictatorships supported?
Bro... if you're white they'd prolly call you a lefty or whatnot however what you're saying is facts though.. whatever motives the Russians and China have is definitely much better that the oppressive ways the western nations have turned out be ultimately - bringing out the religion coupled with enticing yet fragile incentives first, only for it to be a trap for the shortsighted leaders of ours (I'm a proud African from Botswana btw).. In my opinion I'd prefer that wise African leaders should see the trap and not easily trust cause once bitten twice shy.. us Africans should sleep with one eye open and snatch the opportunities faster than the snare can retract or whatever,, we gotta be more careful.
RUSSO-CHINA is permanently FEARFUL of being REPLACED by the BANTU as MANUFACTURERS thats why they wage these propaganda wars against the WEST so that the WEST does not turn to ITURI(aka "Afika" as a MANUFACTURING POWER HOUSE!...the industrialized countries ALL DUMP their rubbish on THE CONTINENT and in the POOERER countries of the S.E.Asia to keep their NOD countries clean! BUT DONT SEE THAT as an EVIL!!....so NO this continent is NOT EVER going to be in favour of RUSSO-CHINA that is just THEIR propaganda FEARFUL of bein gREPLACED as THEY WILL be REPLACED INEVITABLY! anyway!
Yeah, you’re totally right. China is not a boogeyman. The extreme wolf warrior diplomacy, aggressive provocations to its neighbors in their borders, its dystopian totalitarian dictatorship over its people, and its “camps” for Muslim Uyghurs population are all blown out of proportion/propaganda! It’s neighbors who are seeking closer ties with US because fear of China are NOT true in the slightest
Well, you said it right. Russia and China are offering assistance for a price, isn't that the case? What have the EU, USA and the Arabs offered AFRICA in the past 600 years?
@@TheJoshuachengthe big thing that will ultimately doom Russia and more specifically China is that they are building infrastructure like roads and homes if they also build schools all they are doing is educating the population to eventually rebel against them later when they eventually want to cash out on their 99 year+ loans that will basically put these countries under Chinese control. As evil as it sounds that's were the west succeeded in retaining control for so long over my fellow Africans. Not arming the population with what they need to learn how you are exploiting them.
Kenyataan selama ratusan tahun hanya segelintir orang jadi kaya, tapi negara miskin aset , China Rusia minta imbalan kerja dan jadi kreta api , bandar udara, industri , nuklir listrik, bukankah negara anda butuhkan infrastruktur ?
On an old documentary for the Cold War, an ex Soviet ambassador said on Africa. "We fought here and there,and won ( most of Africa) and for what? Nobody remembers who did what, where, and why. It was all a gaint waste of time for us(Soviet Union)
It's kind of ironic watching this right after the news of today, where it was discovered that BMW is pretty relaxed when it comes to human rights and not poisoning the water with their kobalt mines for their batteries. One could almost think, no one who "invests in africa" actually cares about africa but about their profits...
@@puraLusa Yea that's true. The goal of a company under capitalism can't be the well being of it's workers or the enviorment. If a company would do that, some other company (with lower moral standards) would just out-compete them. So yea, it's not a problem about China or Germany or BMW, the core problem is capitalism.
@@Ganjor420 not all companies. There is a niche in the intern market who actually produced companies with good social and environmental aims. An example is ecosia, go check them out. It's actually the proof u don't need the medeling of a government to do good. On the other hand, companies whose base is ressource exploitation are prone to the worst crimes against humanity and enviroment. And, don't forget that a lot of "green activists" are actually political actors whose aim is societal colapse and power grab - and not a change for better more ethical company practices.
@@Ganjor420 and the core problem isn't capitalism, that's a mith. Soviet union wasn't capitalist but a whole lake disapeared, people suffered and died inhumanely etc. Pol pot wasn't capitalist, viet congs aren't capitalists, north korea isn't capitalist, cuba and venezuela aren't capitalists. So - pretending comunism will work this time around is just changing a semi-poison for a full on poison.
@@puraLusa Sure, there are definetly companies giving up on some profits (at least to some extend) out of awareness for the workers/enviorment. The problem is, in most cases another company can start out-competing them. The same is true for governments. For example, Germany is producing lot's of cars. If they could stop the manufacturing of combustion engines today, it would have a big impact on climate change. But if they did so, and other counties don't, then the cars will just be produced somewhere else. That's why I don't critizise a specific company or country, but the capitalistic systen itself.
I will not say that Russia and China is in Africa for humanitarian reason. Certainly they are there for their own interest. So what is the problem that EU and US are facing that they feel the need to criticize it. Same story right.. They have shown it first
At least we all know. Rather than having people starting wars in our countries, then portray it is a civil conflict where they are the savior and then plunder our countries
All countries look for their own interests above the rest. That is understandable. However those that are smart enough to actually provide something in return and gain better relations with potential partners rather than try to act as the boss of them are the ones that will be preferred in the end as future partners. This is how proper investments work.
You can not force people to like you. If some African nations wants the west out than we should go. Seek closer cooperation with those that are still willing. Europe and the US should not be to worried loosing acces to resources. After decolonisation many European nations got a lot richer than during colonisation. I do hope that african nations choosing to abandon the west will not start begging for financial aid, development money or try to flee to Europe once things go south. This is your choice, live with the consequences good or bad.
Lol the condescending and arrogant manner you speak is the reason no one likes the west not the middle East , Africa, India subcontinent, south America, most of Asia , literally no one , lol good luck in your lack of need of Africa resources.
The west should never worry itself of what will become of Africa if Africa separates from them. Besides, let us not forget about dedollarization, which will significantly reduce Africa's need for the dollar or so called aid.
Russia / China: Rejoice African countries, the West is gone. African countries: That means we have finally been liberated right? Russia / China: We prefer the term "New management".
Your analysis left out a major element, demographics. Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the few places in the world that is still experiencing explosive population growth, the UN projects a doubling over the next 25 years. Without a commensurate increase in agricultural production and industrialization that might allow them to cope with it, there is a disaster brewing there. China may find that getting involved is a good deal more expensive than they bargained for and Europe may be more concerned with fending off a wave of refugees that will dwarf what they're dealing with now than with maintaining influence in the area.
The issue facing the African people is rather straight forward. Can its people really accept its current reality and accept the toil required to develop their nations from where they are! In the past, even after the European colonial powers had officially left, the African people are still unable to accept the reality THEN! Of course, with plenty of rhetoric from their Western education leaders selling their versions of Western democracy even let the UN Swedish economist [Myrdal??] to proclaim that Africa would and should progress much faster than Asia by 2000! What happened?????
This is why a partnership between an African country with democracy and the West = strong. Dictator led African countries partnered with the West = remain underdeveloped and exploited.
Well Africa is a big place some countries in Africa are richer then others and we've seen countries rise and fall in the last 50 years. I would imagine this pattern will continue and a handful of African nations will eventually be wat richer then most. The problem is two fold security and property rights so African nations need to find ways to balance these two things if they want to grow.
In the real world, you either develop your country for your benefit, or someone else will come in to develop it for theirs. Empire is the natural state of international politics. What we're experience now is simply a pause enforced by the American Bretton-Woods world order. That world order is ending, and we can expect to see history continue where it left off in 1945.
@@Hannodb1961How do you develop something with nothing? You need equipment, knowledge, and skilled labor. After that you need education, and healthcare spending for a more educated, and skilled workforce. That's not even mentioning the fact that you need markets, and competitive goods for the market. Your cars have to be made by someone, and advanced equipment, while your new cars have to be competitive enough to compete against established brands.
From what ive heard so far, some of African country is now better at least when they Accept China and Russia Partnership road are better, more Infrastruture projects. unlike when France and the west is still occupying their country.. but of course just like the middle east and asia, theres still many countries who cant cut ties with the west
unfortunately, many people in Africa do not realize that Russia is the same colonial state as France or England, the only difference is that from Paris to the colonies you go by ship and from Moscow you go by train
We'll see in a few years. There is the issue of Chinese construction quality to consider and Russia, due to the meat grinder that's happening in Ukraine will have its security capacity diminished. Just too few people. The real reason, why there are coups now in Africa is, that the EU is letting them be. Most of Northern Africa is dependent on food stuff imports from Russia and there are basically four breadbaskets, that feed the world. That being Europe, Russia and Ukraine, USA and South American continent. Imagine, what would happen, if Europe were to get enraged for one reason or another, and blockaded Denmark straits, Gibraltar and Istanbul Straits. That's a famine of biblical proportions just waiting to happen. And I am concerned, that as Europe is shifting right politically, it's only a matter of time, before that happens.
I see a lot of “under new management” jokes, which is exactly the mistake many western commentators make about the situation. When you have only one supplier for vital infrastructure, and that supplier is a recent imperial power that “granted independence “ to you without conflict, especially if that power had always ruled indirectly even before said independence, you are in a terrible bargaining position. The increase in influence from the eastern powers isn’t a change of management….it’s an event that forces a change of existing relationships to one more closely resembling a free market trade situation.
they have neanderthal brains and cant understand other life forms having agency over their lives. europeans only see things as belonging to europeans. they dont have the mental capacity to understand a world where there isnt slavery and genocide constantly being inflicted onto people for the purpose of some small amount of people gobbling up wealth and power. they are too inbr3d to have developed complex enough brains to understand anything else
@@coyoteblue4027 It feels a lot like wishful thinking to be honest. They desperately hope for what they are saying to be true, because the alternative is to see something they profess to hate in the mirror.
Meanwhile Spain 🇪🇸: 😇 “Africa, I am not to blame, remember that my territories there were only the Spanish Protectorate of Morocco, Western Sahara, Ifni and Equatorial Guinea. So, what about that beautiful oil and gas you have in Algeria?”
cultures are a lot like people. It is much easier to blame the rest of the world for your country's problems than to look in the mirror, much like people do the same thing by blaming others for their lot in life rather than fixing themselves. Outside powers do indeed have an impact, but a lot of times it is horribly run countries that point the finger to world powers the hardest.
Right, so they still run the show because people in these countries cant get past it. Hence their new masters moving to center stage. Play the victim and you will continue to be the victim.@@Prororo
@@Prororothe problem was already there. Corruption can go as far as ancient sumeria (that we know of on record). No exclusivity anywhere in the world.
Russia would have colonized Africa, too, had they more condusive geography. As an expansionist power, their empire grew eastwards instead; not being a maritime power. American intervention should be understood in the context of the Cold War, when we were in a struggle to the death with the Soviet Union. Edit: and commercial/resource interests with regard to America in addition to financial aid. We weren't quite selfless - see slavery. The best thing Africa can do for its future is to improve education for children and adults alike, as I see it. An educated populace will demand better leadership.
An educated population would also lead to better leadership overall, as the people elected will have higher intellects. Educated leadership leads to a more efficiently ran country, which leads to better access to education and improved infrastructure, which leads to more educated people in the population, it's a repeating positive cycle.
Considering the amount of corruption in Africa and the level of control the Russians/CCP exert, I wouldn't be surprised if any African journalist who covers them in "negative" light will end up disappearing.
Its hard to speculate but likely no, besides why would try to take over a continent thata already inhabited which would require a lot of effort money and time, when they can just go east and take all of this uninhabited and sparsely populated lands.
@@Grenadier311 yeah and ? The russians brought stability to both regions like if you think all of the people there lived in peace until the big bad russians arrived yeah thats one helluva fairy tail the only time in the history of these people when they havent fought is when the russians kept them from starting sh*t
Neocolonialism was when USA invaded and occupied the kingdom of Hawaii, occupied the islands of Guam, Marshall Island, bikini island. Established military bases in Okinawa Japan and S. Korea that lasted for 70-80 years.
Not gonna be much of a race, US and EU have too many internal political problems and expensive social spending to really be able to go on foreign adventures like they used to.
Africans, you must remember that China offers you a different type of leadership than the West, helps in building infrastructure, developing the country, educating the population, China's principle is to grow together, develop together, while the West only uses the resources of Africa and treats the people of African countries with contempt and how to second-class people, colonial thinking is very deeply ingrained in Western thinking, the USSR earlier and Russia later made a huge contribution to the fight against colonialism in the 1960s, many African countries received independence from the European colonialists with the help of the USSR, and China and Russia never colonized Africa and do not have a history of slavery, oppression and crime like the West. Choose Russia and China not as new masters, but as partners for your development in a multipolar world, where Africa is one of the main poles of humanity.
Hey Ivan, Ruzzia is the last colonial empire on Earth. How many nations are occupied by Russia today? 80? Chechens, Ossetians, etc etc ... Ruzzian occupation of Central and Eastern Europe ended thirty years ago. Europeans will help break down Russian Colonial Empire in this century. Ukraine is just the beginning.
@@bm8641China has never colonized any sovereignty in their thousands years history! Even when they were the number one economic and military power for over 1800 years. In contrast the US has wage war and destruction to over 80 nations in the last 50 years, let that sink in for a while.
@@bm8641has nothing to with Africa again as stated help fight against colonists of the west which is why the Russians are accepted. Ask a African and you shall seek all answers.
Africa should be partners with Russia and China. US taxpayers are broke, not having to give out free loans and aid to other countries will really he’ll taxpayers. I hope we can also stop the billions that go into the UN , why should US taxpayers pay more than any other country. Thank you Africa, hopefully the U.S. military bases will also leave… military bases also cost billions plus the infrastructure that also must be built and maintained when you have a military base. Be happy now Africa, good fortunes with your new partners.❤️. You will finally be free of the western, Global North oppressors. (US taxpayers think their government is an imperialist oppressor to all US citizens….they think we are all slaves!)
railway lines, electric cables, roads,... are all expensive infrastructure that isn't build and forget, they need maintaining and in Africa it is especially important to also GUARD THEM, Belgium allready has a major issue with theft of electric cables running above the railroads, Africe in general will have it worse as copper and steel are valuable and most of these lines will cut trough desolate lands one could ask why the US or Europe didn't have an issue with people stealing from these in the 19th century and maybe there were issues there as well but today a simple anklegrinder is enough to cut trough sections of rail, a rubber handled pair of steel cutting shears is all that is needed to snip cables, which can then just be burned and sold for steel and copper, offcourse many now do use alluminium but this is still metal and thus worthy loot. not to mention that simply connecting mumbasa to congolese dams pretty much crippled the Zaire economy
@@The_ZeroLine I understand but on the colonial conduct I have to defend Belgium despite being Flemish first and foremost What you are speaking about is "freestate congo" essentially this was leopold II's personal possesion, he was both "king of the Belgians" and "king of Congo" the atrocities happened under him and these were a case of laisez faire atrocities, "bullets for hands" the force publique was 95% African natives (from outside of congo mostly) they cut people's hands of so they could hunt but that doesn't excuse the colonial authorities or the corporations there because this colony was granted to him on the condition that it would be open to exploitation by any corporation that wished to invest in doing so. eventually he was forced to give it up, global pressure played some part but mainly pressure in Belgium itsself, Flemish nationalists played on the shared repression, french speakers played on the need to take the colony out of royal hands, in the end (the brittish and french hoped they could get it by the way) it passed into the hands of the Belgian government in 1908, from then on until the 1960s it was one of the better colonies, treasuries were split immediatly and the exploitation and paternalism continued, but the major abuses were ended right then and there. today the DRC has a lower standard of living than it did in the 1920s, Belgium wanted to mend the immage freestate congo left behind but never really managed to do so. the Belgian secret service was also involved in the murder of the first congolese prime minister together with the CIA as he was moving into the soviet sphere of influence, after that they themselves were kicked out by mobutu taking over and swiftly nationalising l'union miniere haute katanga and from there on out the state has been in a perpetual downward spiral
@@istoppedcaring6209 I’m a historian. So, I know the history. But they never covered themselves in glory as colonialists. And now their military utility / aide is almost useless. Their support of Ukraine has been nothing other than pathetic. And the way they intentionally degrade their own military is a shame, especially since they’re the HQ of NATO. But I wouldn’t disagree most African countries would STILL be better off with being a protectorate of Belgium.
@@The_ZeroLine i agree on the militairy, but you have no idea how messed up Belgium is socially, half the units are supposed to be walloon half are flemish, and the walloon leadership will actively try to stop flemish recruits from entering, i know from Flemish people trying to join and being denied for minor issues whilst they play topsports (rugby in one case) so Belgium's militairy wil never be united, it will never be great however Belgium did in fact give much and really way to much to ukraine, machine guns, helmets, verhicles, yeah they did give way more than you think they gave, FN H is in Wallonia they are still a major arms manufacturer so I think you are seeing parts of the puzzle but it's all more nuanced, should belgium end? maybe it should but it it's called the most succesfull failed state for a reason, it works due to economic power
@@istoppedcaring6209 Yeah, I have read about that. But thank you for the added detail. Disappointing that they haven’t been able to resolve the situation even in the current situation. I would Oryx’s very recent article to get a clear and unbiased picture of how poor and even disingenuous their efforts in support have been. Given that Belgian public support is pretty high and the government’s still resisting doing more so strongly. They refused to buy back any of the arms they had Cropley sold to private firms at the price of Scrap Metal and eventually were happy when Germany got sick of waiting and just bought the tanks, for example, themselves. And the UK M109s.
I think it's a mistake to characterize the loans from the Chinese Development Bank as being "cheap". Compared to the World Bank, CDB interest rates are often more than 100 basis points higher and the terms can be decades shorter. After decades of making loans to projects that defaulted, the World Bank has become more picky about where it lends simply because it's bad policy to bankrupt your debtors. The look for good projects that will benefit the borrowing nation, not send it into default. So countries typically turn to China when they are declined by the WB or the EBRD, not because the CDB offers more attractive terms.
As an add on, and to get some cynical eyes rolling, this very well produced video and other sources over state the mineral-resource reason for engagement with Africa. I believe the main purpose is the economic development, stability, and quality of life in Africa for Africans. Neither the US nor EU benefit in a world where they have to do all the heavy lifting, and more notably, fend off the migration of millions seeking a better life in North America and Europe. If US and French governments felt that the nations of the Sahel could handle security in that region, they would have left long before the recent coups.
@@puraLusa Indeed it is. I lived in Montenegro and had a business there during part of the construction of the freeway to not-quite-nowhere. My beef wasn't primarily that it wasn't going to pay off in reduction of transaction costs going in and out of the dreadfully unimpressive Port of Bar, or that despite the traffic on local roads hardly anyone would use the toll road, or that it was all Chinese labour living in self-sustaining camps,... those were secondary concerns. My primary concern was that there were a good dozen other projects which would have made more economic sense for Montenegro's future than this project that will likely never be completed. The Chinese don't worry about those things, but the Montenegrins should have.
@@thomasjgallagher924 yes, exactly. A people, country etc are only at geopardy if they are fragile. In the example u gave, it's the lack of political vision (voluntary or not) that lead to such situation.
What I love about this idea colonialism is behind everything bad happening to any one not white... Is that it's always while colonialism. The Arab expansion did no harm, the several Turkic and Mongol empires did nothing wrong. The constant warfare of native tribes in Americas and Africa, constant enslaving neighbours etc... nothing to see there... Thousand of years of human sacrifices by some of the native American civilizations... All dandy ... Europeans show up do the same but have better technology... Oh no those bastards ruined us....
As an African Ethiopian, I agree that colonialism is not to blame for all the misery in Africa But European colonialism was by many means the worst thing that happened in the history of Africa
@@coyoteblue4027 really? You sure? Which one? The Arabs burning trough north Africa and Mediterranean? Raping and pillaging? The north African Arab led slavery was so bad in the Mediterranean that US had to intervene. The Turks and Mongols killed entire cities. The Mongols wiped 10% of the world's population... The Portuguese slave trade do you know how it started? We took the slave trade from Muslims in West Africa, from the kingdom of Angola's enemies in the southwest Africa and from the Arabs inthe east Africa. All documented by different sources. You know what shocked the Portuguese? The treatment Africans would get from their Muslim overlords... Castrations to every male. No doubt any slavery is savage and inhuman... But mate Arabs and African Muslims out did the Europeans and when Europeans stopped... They still continue... And the Turkics in Europe? Enslaved so much Slavs... That slaves became the name to owned people in several languages. Have you ever heard anyone complain about shit that happened centuries ago in Europe? You do your best suffer what you must, adapt and overcome if possible. All humans had imperialist actions over others, all would have done the same if given the chance. And so many did as despicable if not worse than what whites sadly did ... But only the whites get the bad rep... Constant victimisation... Africa is beautiful, African people are diverse strong smart and very capable. Kick out corrupt governaments, corrupted by West or East. Don't play the silly game that the other colonisers want. When People try to divide us in colours and labels those are the enemies.
@@Omer1996E.C yeah if you were a Muslim slave trader I can see the validity of your claim back in the day. You know the very worst things that happened to my country? We were invaded and occupied by the Romans. We learn in school It gave our ancestors the base of our legal system, our religion, our language. The next worst thing was the Invasion from the Arabs led moors. We learn in school it gave us huge advances in nautical technology, agricultural implements and Technic, it made our form of Latin successor language beautiful with Arab derived words. Then we were invaded by Napoleon. Our kings escaped to Brazil. Napoleon troops stole everything that were not tied up to the ground. Thousands were raped and slaughtered. But we learn in school that the French soldiers brought the ideals of the French Revolution and that brought the idea of democracy. Elections... Liberalism... We don't justify all the shitty things on others. Like all people sometimes we were awesome, sometimes we were disappointing. Sometimes we did good deeds and sometimes we did bad deeds. The past is the past the future is our responsibility in the present. Colonialism was bad. It was imperialism is never good. There are always good things. Value that. Let's find way to look forward not backwards.
All good points but it still doesnt erase the exploitation, expression and millions of deaths. Also if we have to compare, in a certain country the natives along with language and culture is still alive while in another, yeah you know what happend.
Obviously the Coups are due to public outcry at perceived French occupation. This is a thing that happens, you send in troops to actually help with an issue, all the locals see is tanks and soldiers with french flag armbands patrolling their streets and reminding them of past aggressions.
To be fair, at the very start of Decolonization, just after WW2, the French Foreign Legion (under the 4th Republic) did a LOT of no-nos to qwell nationalistic uprisings in north africa...
There is 0 perception rather ultimate fact of occupation. Since “independence” these former colonies have been tied to France unwillingly. France is an extremely hostile state and it’s violations in Africa are only overlooked as opposed to not occurring
@@AwestarI’m not a fan of France (they are, ironically, 100x more colonialist minded than every other major Western power), but it’s only 100% unwillingly if both the government and people don’t want them there. This hasn’t been the case.
@@The_ZeroLine the people do not want them there. The government that was expelled were TRAITORS to their people, choosing to serve the interests of Globalist and neocolonial sponsors above their people. Now that their stooge leaders and sponsors have been removed, some of those breakaway countries find themselves amongst the fastest growing economies in the world. And that is despite also being subject to sanctions. Just learn to understand the term get out and respect the populations wishes for their country.
It cannot be ignored that France has been operating in a manner more similar to Russia and China than the rest of the West. The French have maintained a neo-colonial policy of extraction based on propping up dictators friendly to French companies. The instability inherent in this form of influence will repeat itself with Russia and China.
U just need to look into france imports to see it isn't so, it's more french companies than france itself, and those french companies aren't french based nor pay taxed in france for the most part. I would go as far to say that france became corporation corrupt as none of this benefits france or french people, or people from the sahel.
Bruh, right? No judging, just wish african homies could stand on their own, could be legit continental power in 50-100 yrs filled with rich, powerful nations.
When you have the ability to bribe the whole world, and kill the whole world, it's hard to say no. Like Pablo Escobar said, "plata o plomo?" Silver or lead?
Oi more just the thought about being independent. Not my pig / not my farm, but on some basic level I want all my brothers and sisters of the world to be doing their own thing with their nations. Western / European-Russian / China meddling sucks for 'em @@Myanmartiger921
The western political elite is visionless and too focused on keeping their dominance instead of adopting to the new political situation. This is one of main reasons why French influence is literally evaporating into thin air within only few years as macron literally acts like a neo-colonist! Also not entire western alliance is loosing ground in Africa, Turkiye has been spreading influence in many African countries and Turkish army can operate in many countries where US or France are not welcome like Somalia. The biggest problem of Turkiye they don't have financial means to spread their influence further otherwise you can literally replace a lot of those russky/Chinese flags with Turkish flags in a single day. However US and France are more worried about containing Turkish influence despite great benefits it can provide. Even taliban asked Turkish forces to stay and control critical infastructure including Kabul international airport as they didn't have qualified personel to do so but Turkish side refused. So Afghanistan was also opened to chinese influence without slightest resistance from the west. More correct title should be ''How moronic actions of the west gifting Africa to China and Russia on a golden plate''! Also claiming the west is loosing ground because they require democracy for investments gave me such a good laugh, i guess all those kings, princes, dictators, warlords, cartels or even terrorists the west has been supporting were democratic, huh?..
I don't see a change in policy by the west to be more ideologically consistent to be a bad thing. It might loose them opportunities, but it makes their position stronger when they use their values as justifications for other actions. Ultimately it's become less hypocritical, and a turn for the better, no?
It makes sense that China was willing to give risky loans for infrastructure in Afica, while the common people in France are paying for the security of those assets.
Personally me, as East European, who has nothing to do with Africa apart that I stayed in Morocco for a month, and that I saw some pictures of Congo, I don't really care. I understand there are some geopolitical issues and results out of this, but I mean, apart from that - let them all deal with it 😂 I dont gaf
Ok so move on and find something to watch that youre interested in instead of showing up somewhere you have no business and no knowledge just to proudly put your own ignorance on display...
@@JcoleMc I could safely say nobody in geographical Europe had no moves in Africa 😂 pretty much. All I meant was that on a personal level, I just don't care who wants to go with who in Africa. 😭 I understand there are important issues for others but to me, Russia in Africa? That's seems like a useful burden almost. Let them deal with it
Having lived in Africa and visited several African countries multiple times, I am very glad to see Russian and Chinese investing their money and soldiers in the geopolitical sphere and economic development there. It’s a sure bet they will get a great return on this investment. 400 years of investment by Europeans and then Americans has surely brought fantastic returns.. all the power to you 👍🏻👍🏻
full disclosure, it has brought great return on investment, in the form of cheap mineral resources, copper was also refined to electricity grade copper trough electrolysis utilising massive dams, dams which utterly wrecked the natural processes in and around rivers, the waste also poluted large swathes of land. I know that things are not much better in many area's there, but in truth our "good intentions" were just giving the child a name, corporations, elites,... they wanted those ressources, what is bs is blaming "whites" or "europeans" the blame lays squarely with those who did it and those who benefitted by it, and off those most are now African elites as well as corporations like Unilever which was active in the exploitation of African resources, same for the Belgian royal house, British royal house and others which have made their initial fortunes trough abussive means in truth colonialism really didn't end, but under new management and as such Africans should look towards their own political elite which overwhelmingly descends from the local elites put in power by european colonial powers over 60 years ago
There is one term I want you to learn and remember in the coming decades. Neo-colonalism. That word again - Neo-colonalism. The CCP are already asking for rights to African resources. All the while cutting out African business' in the continent thanks to the government covering their import costs.
Gotta remember, Chinese Empire, Russian Empire. British Empire is gone and French Empire is gone. China and Russia are still the same size or bigger than imperial borders (counting client states)
@@FOLIPE They are literally creating Chinese Debt Traps for Africa Meaning that countries will literally need to bow down at there knees to China. (Look at Sri Lanka's Over Reliance on China)
@@JimmyM1975 Except they are not creating debt traps intentionally. China is giving them money, because they want to drive growth of there own construction industry, which needs any project it can get to stay on top.
France own the CFA Franc currency of 14 African states and is the only one to print this colonial currency without the control of the African countries who use it. This enables france to get Africa's natural resources free and finance rebels without spending one euro.
Debt trap??? That's nonsense, what have the West done for us in the 50 years? We still were pushed in debt by the West... Now they're jerousy of China & Russia 😂😂😂😂
So Africas choice to change ties with a LEAST benefiting partner to a MORE benefiting partner is shedding away Africa’s HERITAGE? Africa’s relationship with the west isn’t Africa’s heritage but a dark page in our story. Heritage can not be given.
Thanks to dedicated diplomatic efforts by the US, the leaders of both countries, the US and China, convened in person after a year to enhance their challenging relationship. After engaging in a direct conversation, Biden once again commented on Xi's leadership style, which was perceived as lacking diplomatic etiquette and deviating from the customary diplomatic protocols. The video captures Antony Blinken's unease in response to President Biden's characterization of Xi as a dictator, which differs from the prudent approach upheld on the same day.
Does this mean Western goverments (rather, their taxpayers) can stop pumping money into most of Africa for which we seem to get nothing except some minerals? We can use some of the saved money to keep out the hoards of refugees that will result from all of this authoritarian love and generosity.
Africans in the early 21st century: China and Russia are the BEST!! Africans in the late 21st century: This Neo Russo-Sino Colonialism must END!! Africans in the 22nd century: Still poor, thanks to AI, Climate Change, Global Warming, African on African Violence, and Colonialism by the Slavs and the Hans. Oh, and they’ll be teaching this, just like when they taught their students about French, British, Italian, Belgian, German, Spanish, and Portuguese from the 20th century.
Fun Fact: It was Russia who saved The Union during the American Civil War as they sent their Navy to San Francisco and New York when England and France were just about to enter the war on the side of the Confederates since London created the Confederates. France was already in Mexico making a spear head movement to resupply the Confederates and to open up a Pacific Theatre and to create a port in California. England already amassed 11,000 troops and growing stationed at their Northern Confederacies border now called Canada ready to open a Northern Theatre to divert Union troops away from their Southern Confederacy then to attack The Unions naval blockade. The Union would have been completely destroyed and annexed by those two great powers leaving the Confederates to exist as either a puppet state of London or to be fully brought back into the fold of the British Empire. London was already courting (threatening/bribing) other countries to get involved like Spain while Russia was in talks with Prussia to ally with incase London was to intervene. Seeing all of this Tsar Alexander II wrote a letter to Queen Victoria saying “If you enter in this war it will be a casus belli for all out war with the Russian Empire”. The stage was set for the 1st World War and Russia stopped it. There is also a memorial in San Francisco for the hundreds of Russian sailors who came off their Asiatic fleet ships that died while helping the city put out a fire that threatened to lay waste to it during the War.
The Russian fleet also threatened to Shell Australian ports along with other British Pacific Colonies if Britain aided the Confederates. A confederate war ship spent a lot of time in Australian waters and was supported by the Australian public, some even signing on as crew members. This Confederate war ship laid waist to the US Pacific whaling fleet and is reported to have fired the last shot in the war Russia also helped Thailand (Kingdom of Siam) maintain its sovereignty from being completely Partitioned/Annexed from the British and French around the same time. The very word Thai (ไทย) means 'free man' in the Thai language which is partially to thank to the Russians as they might have ended up being a colony or part of another country/colony if not for their intervention.
I hate when people constantly cry about how “Africa always needs foreign handouts”. Yes, this is reality. How about when Asia needed handouts? Or South America? Or Europe? Every country/continent in the world has needed handouts from foreign nations at some point in history. So who cares? What matters is if Africa gets better and people are seeing tangible improvements to their lives. If that’s happening, who cares where aid is coming from??
Well , the Global Northeast ( I am not call them west) aparently , now that they would not be able to keep Africa in its current state to explore it like it did since for centures ( I am not from an English speaking country if you noticed any errors)
How much responsibility does the current western countries have on crimes involving colonialism that happened hundreds of years ago? The people that were involved, the forms of governance, and literally every aspect of that society is long dead. The world is a far different place than it was hundreds of years ago so I think it’s about time for some to forgive and move on for there is plenty of current crimes for everyone to be mad about.
Plenty. The issue, though, is that instead taking agency and fixing the problems, too many of the local corrupt governments (who conveniently forget that billions of dollars flow into the continent) piss away the money on poor planning, terrible governance, and cronyism. South Africa was a country on the rise... until they decided they didn't want to be anymore. Rolling black outs isn't the fault of British colonialists, actually.
Colonialsm was 70+ years ago. Also do not forget that regime changes since then have been backed by Western parties since then. Also western energy and resource companies steal in these countries and Western govts look the other way because it benefits their countries. Such as Nigeria oil theft by foreign militaries and unmarked tankers
French president Macron said a couple years back something in the spirit of : "It's about time to consider that France's moral debt towards previously colonized african countries have been repaid, and should no longer be allowed nor tolerated as the core of any propaganda"
@@headoverheels88 You do realize that the vast majority of colonialism was done by kings that controlled borders and people that no longer existed. Most of today’s countries are either democratic or communism with different laws and societies that have nothing in common of the countries around the time of communism. How responsible would you be if someone in your family linage committed a crimes let’s say robbery? Should you go to jail or your entire family for all of time? I only ask because by your logic it’s the same but with billions of people!!
I don't think Chinese and Russian influence will last in Africa. Russia is stuck in war it cannot win but cannot withdraw from without significant political repercussions. China's economy is rapidly declining and they cannot afford to continue buying influence.
China's economy isn't "rapidly declining." Just because Xi Jinping isn't pumping the real estate with stimulus doesn't mean China is going away. The fact that people genuinely think China's economy is collapsing know absolutely nothing about geopolitics and economics. Say what you want about the CCP, but China's economy is not going away.
The same happens in Latin America. Wherer The West is not making alliance with countries that have a similar culture language or religion. Russia, Iran and China are taking advantage for this situation. The last APEP organization created by USA and 11 latin American countries is a shy step, but we need to do more. If we want to stop the Communism-Yihadism Axis.
The relationship between Africa and the East has been greatly beneficial compared to the West. If you want to talk about debts trap, look no further than the US/EU.
Africa is experiencing growth with Chinese partnership while the west especially France was simply expoilting the continent, the influence of the west is decreasing for chinese favour.
I'm From Iran And We Always Had Good Relationship With Africa Since Ancient Times Specially With Eastern Africa!!! Still Some Iranian People Live in The East African Countries also We Have 2m Afro People With Zanzibarian Background in Iran We do not have a good economy. But we can help Africa To extract oil, gas and mines. And also in medicine Steel, Car and agriculture
Africa’s problems are NOT due to colonialism, corruption, bad leadership, poor skills, or a lack of education. It is because after African countries became free, they despised the West so much they rejected Liberalism (In the European sense of the word, meaning capitalism, democracy, and secular rule of law) and established authoritarian socialist governments. Socialism, and other illiberal economic systems and tyrannical forms of government, have ensured Africa has stayed poor. Corruption is everywhere in Africa for that reason, and wide-spread corruption is difficult to recover from. The countries that are doing the best are the ones that are beginning to liberalize.
The complexities of the region's geopolitical landscape, marked by historical legacies, economic interests, and political considerations, make the path to democracy a challenging one. While the region seeks new foreign partners, it's critical to remember that democracy can be elusive when intertwined with such intricate factors. France and the EU have deep-rooted connections, yet doubts persist about the extent of these relationships' benefits to the local populace. China's investments, though substantial, bring questions about the terms of their deals and the long-term consequences for the development of the countries involved. Russian security agreements offer an alternative, but understanding their motivations and effects on the region is essential. Adding to these complexities, local politicians may prioritize their own agendas, potentially diverging from the people's needs. This divergence between political interests and the genuine welfare of Sahel's citizens further complicates the region's democratic aspirations. In sum, the Sahel region's pursuit of new partnerships reflects a yearning for change. However, the road to democracy is marked by intricacies that demand careful navigation. Let us hope that amid these challenges, democracy can find its place, fostering sustainable development and improved living conditions for the people of the Sahel.
@@howtoappearincompletely9739 I’m crafting this response as a linguistic homage to a bygone era, I, an old man firmly rooted in his ways, extend my gratitude for the mistaken belief that such words could spring from artificial intelligence. This delightful misapprehension stands as a light-hearted reflection on the dramatic evolution in our collective approach to the written word. In the scholarly sanctuaries of the late 1980s, our pursuit of knowledge transcended mere data acquisition, embarking instead on a voyage through the realms of critical analysis and hermeneutic exploration. This epoch, though it may now be viewed through a conservative lens, was rich in a tradition of rigorous intellectual discipline, compelling us to engage with texts in a manner that seems almost esoteric in today's digital age. As an individual who has witnessed the transformation of decades, my adherence to the art of intellectual discourse harks back to a time when crafting arguments involved a depth and nuance now rare in our era of tweets and instant gratification. Our academic pursuits were not just about basic literacy; they were an intricate ballet of thought and expression. This commitment to complexity in thought and eloquence in articulation, characteristic of an older generation, stands in stark contrast to the concise, often superficial nature of modern digital dialogues. While the youth of today navigate the swift currents of social media, I remain anchored in the rich waters of extended prose - a subtle, yet poignant reminder of the timeless grace and power of a well-constructed argument.
It's amazing to see europeans complain that history leaves scars in Africa. That's just how things go. Obviously it leaves scars, russophobia in eastern europe and a certain anti-western sentiment in Africa aren't irrational things.
South africa is a horrible example, most of its problems and challenges can be traced to apartheid long term consequences. As for a good example it's botswana cause the influence was on botswana terms and not on some shady company or foreign government.
@@puraLusa I'm quite sure you cannot clearly explain what you've said, and that you've just repeated something - in order to appear to have relevant knowledge, or maybe because you assume you do have relevant knowledge - you've heard/read without giving it much thought. Why is SA not having enough roads or electricity 30 years after apartheid attributable to apartheid? Go ahead and trace those two issues to apartheid please in a logical way if you can - I'll tell you a secret: I already know that you can't.
@@mpireoutdoors5274 the lack of investment of a big portion of the population and instill political culture and public ethics - aka the almost zero financing of black comunities that were the majority of the population. This makes a country more prone to a culture of corruption post apartheid - and voilá present time problems. It isn't even nuanced - bad investment leads to bad outcomes, basic economy 101. See, not that hard, doesn't even have to be more than superficial analisis (as the one I just did). Also, deviding people by skin shade makes a future society more prone to do exactly that and vote exactly that way and hence less capable of critically think said vote. Racist or discriminatory policies have a way longer consequences than just the few years or decades they are enacted. And that ends up having an economic social toll payed by everyone.
@@puraLusa your arguments are not nearly deep enough and they don't explain why 30 years wasn't enough to fix all that you've mentioned. They don't even approach the question of why 30 years isn't long enough. "Culture of corruption" so basically everything can be blamed on the past? That's a childish argument. Adults making corrupt decisions today are responsible for their decisions, unless you think they are of diminished mental capacity. I also don't care about apartheid - the country of SA was doing well by economic metrics, now it's doing horrendously AFTER REMOVING APARTHEID. You mix morality with economic assessment - there are many countries with very corrupt ruling parties which are doing well economically. *Analysis. *Dividing. *Paid.
@@mpireoutdoors5274if aparthied regime was so good why weren't all these fundamental problems fixed?. It's almost like they were no better than the corrupt ANC Government today. You were so busy being racist you forget to use common sense 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡.
Well I had said what I whished to said... Even if I had to write in several comments and not as structurated as I wished... Censorship??? Will never shut up free thinking!!!😂😂
Yet here you are using a western website, on a western smart device, probably wearing western clothing brands and consuming plenty of western products. China and Russia will leave you high and dry when they realize just how helpless you people are. 😂
I guess it depends on how Russia and China treats Africa. They're not so much interested in human rights or international law. They just want Africa's resources and for ordinary Africans to stay out of the way. Hence, neo-colonialism. I do agree that the West really messed up with Africa and it is seeing the consequences of that.
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What construction did Europe make when it colonized Africa? There is almost no construction foundation and only local natural resources will be exposed.
China is building the foundation of Africa and creating win-win opportunities.
China has no military bases in other countries and has never colonized any country in its past history.
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CHINA and RUSSIA are pushing the WEST out of BANTU ITURI(aka "Afrika" because they are AFRAID of being REPLACED by the BANTU in INDUSTRIALIZATION and production of world goods instead of RUSSO-CHINA!, they DONT WANT the BANTU to be TRAINED by the WEST INDUSTRIALIZATION as that will REPLACE THEM PERMANENTLY thats why they are LYING and CHEATING the BANTU that the WEST is the "ENEMY" they dont say the WEST is the ENEMY of the RUSSO-CHINESE monopoly over production of world goods! and the WEST has the POWER to enable BANTU ITURI to beocme its own INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING POWER HOUSE especially in the age of AI and ROBOTICS! that will make that JUMP that much easier. SO RUSSO-CHINA is SCARED to death that they will LOOSE their MANUFACTURING JOBS to BANTU-ITURI.......but the WHEELS of BANTU INDUSTRIALIZATION will NEVER be STOPPED!...
# AWAY!with this RUSSO-SINO IMPERIALISM coming here to DICTATE to the BANTU WHO and WHAT they can or should or should NOT DO!!....BANTU-ITURI are WITH THE WEST!-WITH FRANCE and WITH INDUSTRIALIZATION via the WEST! not the COPY PASTE manufacturers of the EAST!...SHAME on RUSO-CHINA! SHAME ON THEM!....BANTU will INDUSTRIALIZE and the WEST is the BANTUS BEST ALLY!!...
The west vs the rest of the world
I am from Algeria currently in NYC, from what I saw in Oran ( second biggest city in Algeria ) its not only Ports and railway facilities built by Chinese private companies, but also housing companies have built so many apartment building on the outscirts of the city. Also most of our military is from Russia and 6 months ago our president went to Moscow and stayed there for a week. So Algeria is not politicaly as close to the west as it is geographically.
In trade and economics it is cause it's just a nearby market and so it's profitable. Even during cold war argelia was soviet leaning but traded with europe.
Algeria gets most of its military equipment from Russia too
@@Cronkna Yes, he said that.
@@Joeyknows924 interesting, have I written about imigration?
No, cause this coment section aproaches foreign policy of a specific country, it actually doesn't consider citizens or their migrations.
Illegal immigrants from Africa should go to Russia or China...
Thanks!
Funny how morroco,kenya, and nigeria have become the only noteworthy american allies in the region.
There not regional pushovers but still so much lost ground.
Atleast if you consider the Americans having a solid influence Nigeria is pretty solid and hopefully becoming more stable if war doesnt cause social disorder
Morroco because of the Western Sahara issue.
Nigeria because of the economic ties and massive Nigerian diaspora.
Kenya because historical ties and, well, Obama.
@@sookendestroy1 search here on youtube about what Shell did on Nigeria, and how not a single mainstream media news channel says a thing about it... their elites are pretty much bribed to sell their resources for the west... If these elites don't crush the oposition they might be the next on the line...
Iam from Kenya....and the IMF is doing a number on us....Fuel has gone double....water 5times higher...marrige certificate 20 times higher...government ID 20times...if you get your child in another country you have to apply registration for 12000 $.....I don't care please bring back the Chinese....we are been finished with support of America....china please come back
Sorry, but not Kenya. Kenya was a Chinese' ally from long time ago and won't let Anglosaxon and west do whatever we like
It’s important to note regarding the mineral wealth in Africa - not to knock Africa but “rare earth minerals” aren’t actually rare, that’s just what they’re called. And also, it’s likely that other important mineral deposits will be found now that we need them. For example, the largest known lithium deposit was just found in the US .. this year! Now people are motivated to look. Remember how in the early 2000s everyone said we were running out of oil? Well the. We found the Permian Basin and fracking
I like Africa a lot but the mineral and energy cards are not going to be the strongest hands to play against the West (the US has all the rare earths, lithium, oil, etc it needs). I think the best hand it can play is it’s robust populations and consumer markets. Africa has very high birth rates and huge populations - access to sell things to those people is the hand to play. There’s no serious dependence on any African resource but access to a booming consumer market is certainly something the economic powers of the US, the EU and China would all love to have
the US does not yet have all the rare earth minerals
but that being said, simply making deeper mining profitable in general, now we have not even scratched the surface of the earth, litterally, if you compare the earth to a goldplated ball, we have not gone deep enough mining to expose the metal beneith the goldplating, we have dug a few holes but those were expensive in their own right and only focussed on drilling.
just saying, anything could happen in this regard, we also recycle many materials pretty well
African minerals are much easier and cheaper to access and thus much more profitable for he companies
@@AbuilyasalAryanee whatever the premium is on not having to deal with terrible infrastructure, coups, criminality, bribes, etc - it does not warrant a catastrophic event for the West. There is a cost to stability -
@@istoppedcaring6209It doesn't help that CCP has been hoarding rare earth minerals
what about algerias resources
The footahe of the soldier falling from the APC at 2:50 is just perfectly placed when talking about how the peace keeping mission in africa went 😂
Peacekeeping operations in Africa was going reasonably well until United States thought United Nations focus on winning hearts and minds very useless and wanted to look cool
First East Bengal regiment of Bangladesh Army was responsible for part of Mogadishu area of operations. They were replaced by first battalion of 13 MEU, USMC, One of the many units that got bogged down in the urban Somalia.. You can say that Bangladesh army would have bogged down the same way as well. But the fact that they did not adore did the Pakistani and Malaysian armies
So what was exclusively wrong with US and Italian / other western forces?
@@BengalLancer "wanted to look cool" XD Look at this guy thinking countries care about looking "cool". Little babies take a few decades to learn to stop personifying inanimate objects.
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I wonder if west african countries will move away from teaching the french language, in favor of a balance of options.
Mali already did it
@@redacted7060 changed it's curiculum? They let students choose from some options, or is just arabic?
@@Hession0Drasha french is still widely used by the people, but recently the government removed French as an official language, so probably as time moves on they will use french less
French is usual the langued of high education. It's very difficult to find educational textbooks in local languages, and the most fortunate/ privileged end up studying in a French university. In addition, any discerning dictator ends ups owning property in France. French will still be the language of the elite there.
@@redacted7060What's their present official language?
A point of correction: The French President Emmanuel Macron did not order the withdrawal of the 5000 French troops from Mali: The government of Mali ordered the French troops to leave.
this guy making video is a colonialist mouthpiece
I love how they like to take credit and say France was responsible for their troops leaving Mail! They were kicked out by the orders of mails junta! just want to save face for colonizer France who was humiliated!
@@tracysharp1361exactly
This is anti Chinese/ Russia propaganda using a Ukrainian narrator.
@@deeel5692 The narrator is Polish, and yes it’s from the western perspective. That doesn’t make it a bad video to watch. If you want pro Russian and Chinese narratives go find them, there’s plenty.
What I’m slowly starting to understand is that these countries in central to west Africa that are rich in natural resources whom most are having conflicts within them in who controls the government and the fields/mines will always be a issue hence why western companies take advantage of this. Wish these African leaders would come together and figure out a fair deal that pleases all parties
You got it wrong. It is the western countries that send people to start the conflicts. And we have been aware of that for a long time. I think all that is happening right now for multiple reasons, one is that America is busy with high inflation and Russia so they can't help France this time. Second is that people are tired and the third one is that there are a lot of Africans who have been to Western society and are coming back to Africa.
To make that happen, those countries need leadership that's more interested in their country than the size of their personal fortune.
If you look at a map of where in Africa the USA has a military presence, you will see why there is so much conflict in Africa
@@_Wai_Wai_There was conflict in Africa (and the rest of the world for that matter) before the United States existed. Who do you blame for that?
@@donaldmaxie5264
Like Libya? Iraq?
From my point of view, if the various African countries want to make deals that help their nations, GOOD. If China offers a better deal then they should take it. I get annoyed when other nations try to dictate what other leaders should do. For western diplomatic leaders, especially the U.S. to be alarmed at what China is doing is laughably hypocritical. And this is from a. Free market capitalist viewpoint. We need to get rid of this obsession over China. The US I believe doesn't understand why China is acting the way it does. It’s not this big boogeyman, it’s a nation that STILL remembers the humiliating century, and is continuously at risk of collapse.
As for Africa, the U.S. and western powers has had numerous chances to make a beneficial partnership. How many failures did foreign interventions play out? How many negative “neo-imperialism” deals did western powers make? Or the failure of humanitarian efforts play out? The numerous dictatorships supported?
Bro... if you're white they'd prolly call you a lefty or whatnot however what you're saying is facts though.. whatever motives the Russians and China have is definitely much better that the oppressive ways the western nations have turned out be ultimately - bringing out the religion coupled with enticing yet fragile incentives first, only for it to be a trap for the shortsighted leaders of ours (I'm a proud African from Botswana btw)..
In my opinion I'd prefer that wise African leaders should see the trap and not easily trust cause once bitten twice shy.. us Africans should sleep with one eye open and snatch the opportunities faster than the snare can retract or whatever,, we gotta be more careful.
This comment is perfect, describes the exact situation.
RUSSO-CHINA is permanently FEARFUL of being REPLACED by the BANTU as MANUFACTURERS thats why they wage these propaganda wars against the WEST so that the WEST does not turn to ITURI(aka "Afika" as a MANUFACTURING POWER HOUSE!...the industrialized countries ALL DUMP their rubbish on THE CONTINENT and in the POOERER countries of the S.E.Asia to keep their NOD countries clean! BUT DONT SEE THAT as an EVIL!!....so NO this continent is NOT EVER going to be in favour of RUSSO-CHINA that is just THEIR propaganda FEARFUL of bein gREPLACED as THEY WILL be REPLACED INEVITABLY! anyway!
Yeah, you’re totally right. China is not a boogeyman. The extreme wolf warrior diplomacy, aggressive provocations to its neighbors in their borders, its dystopian totalitarian dictatorship over its people, and its “camps” for Muslim Uyghurs population are all blown out of proportion/propaganda! It’s neighbors who are seeking closer ties with US because fear of China are NOT true in the slightest
Well, you said it right.
Russia and China are offering assistance for a price, isn't that the case?
What have the EU, USA and the Arabs offered AFRICA in the past 600 years?
Nothing. When it comes to afrika arab nations are the same as the west. Arabs hate african the same way white people do
Time will tell if this is genuinely in Africa's interest
@@TheJoshuachengthe big thing that will ultimately doom Russia and more specifically China is that they are building infrastructure like roads and homes if they also build schools all they are doing is educating the population to eventually rebel against them later when they eventually want to cash out on their 99 year+ loans that will basically put these countries under Chinese control. As evil as it sounds that's were the west succeeded in retaining control for so long over my fellow Africans. Not arming the population with what they need to learn how you are exploiting them.
Slavery
Kenyataan selama ratusan tahun hanya segelintir orang jadi kaya, tapi negara miskin aset , China Rusia minta imbalan kerja dan jadi kreta api , bandar udara, industri , nuklir listrik, bukankah negara anda butuhkan infrastruktur ?
On an old documentary for the Cold War, an ex Soviet ambassador said on Africa.
"We fought here and there,and won ( most of Africa) and for what? Nobody remembers who did what, where, and why. It was all a gaint waste of time for us(Soviet Union)
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All of the USSR’s support for the independence of Africa is dismissed by the west
That's what he thought.
And he was sacked.😊
As African we are happy with the decision that we are making whether in favor of Russian or Chinese is none of the west business
hey dont forget that turkey india and brazil are there too so are south koreans and south east asians
"You’ve freed us!"
"Oh, I wouldn't say “freed.” More like “under new management.”"
under worse managment even
Yes.. replace a subjugator with an overt slaver. Gona be great guys. We escaped the devil by making a deal with the super devil.
Decolonization in a nutshell :/
@@williammostert5595 I don't there will be anything worst than France exploitation
better than ur white ancestors
I'm sure Africa will be peaceful and prosperous now.
No doubt
Surely better than before
They will just replace The American and French Bullies and replace them with Chinese and Russian Bullies
You forgot to put the "/s" at the end xD
@@totallegend2480😝🤦🏻♂️
It's kind of ironic watching this right after the news of today, where it was discovered that BMW is pretty relaxed when it comes to human rights and not poisoning the water with their kobalt mines for their batteries.
One could almost think, no one who "invests in africa" actually cares about africa but about their profits...
That's basicly every company who isn't properly inspected anywhere in the world.
It's just more visible in certain places in africa.
@@puraLusa Yea that's true. The goal of a company under capitalism can't be the well being of it's workers or the enviorment. If a company would do that, some other company (with lower moral standards) would just out-compete them.
So yea, it's not a problem about China or Germany or BMW, the core problem is capitalism.
@@Ganjor420 not all companies. There is a niche in the intern market who actually produced companies with good social and environmental aims. An example is ecosia, go check them out. It's actually the proof u don't need the medeling of a government to do good.
On the other hand, companies whose base is ressource exploitation are prone to the worst crimes against humanity and enviroment. And, don't forget that a lot of "green activists" are actually political actors whose aim is societal colapse and power grab - and not a change for better more ethical company practices.
@@Ganjor420 and the core problem isn't capitalism, that's a mith. Soviet union wasn't capitalist but a whole lake disapeared, people suffered and died inhumanely etc. Pol pot wasn't capitalist, viet congs aren't capitalists, north korea isn't capitalist, cuba and venezuela aren't capitalists.
So - pretending comunism will work this time around is just changing a semi-poison for a full on poison.
@@puraLusa Sure, there are definetly companies giving up on some profits (at least to some extend) out of awareness for the workers/enviorment. The problem is, in most cases another company can start out-competing them. The same is true for governments. For example, Germany is producing lot's of cars. If they could stop the manufacturing of combustion engines today, it would have a big impact on climate change. But if they did so, and other counties don't, then the cars will just be produced somewhere else.
That's why I don't critizise a specific company or country, but the capitalistic systen itself.
I will not say that Russia and China is in Africa for humanitarian reason. Certainly they are there for their own interest.
So what is the problem that EU and US are facing that they feel the need to criticize it. Same story right.. They have shown it first
They're mad the Chinese are muscling on "their" Turf. You can't exploit Africa! that's our job!
At least we all know. Rather than having people starting wars in our countries, then portray it is a civil conflict where they are the savior and then plunder our countries
All countries look for their own interests above the rest. That is understandable.
However those that are smart enough to actually provide something in return and gain better relations with potential partners rather than try to act as the boss of them are the ones that will be preferred in the end as future partners. This is how proper investments work.
You can not force people to like you. If some African nations wants the west out than we should go. Seek closer cooperation with those that are still willing. Europe and the US should not be to worried loosing acces to resources. After decolonisation many European nations got a lot richer than during colonisation.
I do hope that african nations choosing to abandon the west will not start begging for financial aid, development money or try to flee to Europe once things go south. This is your choice, live with the consequences good or bad.
Your live and let live philosophy is pathetic, I want colonial competition with China and Russia in Africa.
Lol the condescending and arrogant manner you speak is the reason no one likes the west not the middle East , Africa, India subcontinent, south America, most of Asia , literally no one , lol good luck in your lack of need of Africa resources.
And when things inevitably get better for these nations, the USA suddenly finds “DMZs” in the countries
@@Prororobecause things in African nations connected to the soviet union went so well?
The west should never worry itself of what will become of Africa if Africa separates from them. Besides, let us not forget about dedollarization, which will significantly reduce Africa's need for the dollar or so called aid.
Russia / China: Rejoice African countries, the West is gone.
African countries: That means we have finally been liberated right?
Russia / China: We prefer the term "New management".
You'd be surprised to find out that African countries would rather prefer Russia/China than their previous western overlords.
Lol
Yes, rejoice. It's going to be soooo much better! LOL!!!!!
@@careyfreeman5056 People dont seem to understand the idea that some monsters are worse than others.
@KGBMajorValeriP Ok so you have no information on china at all. Just so you know.
An entire video about Africa without mentioning what africans really want 😂
I mean... Africans' opinions, needs, and desires are never important. It is sad where we find ourselves in this world. 🤦🏽
they want china and russia ofc
Your analysis left out a major element, demographics. Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the few places in the world that is still experiencing explosive population growth, the UN projects a doubling over the next 25 years. Without a commensurate increase in agricultural production and industrialization that might allow them to cope with it, there is a disaster brewing there. China may find that getting involved is a good deal more expensive than they bargained for and Europe may be more concerned with fending off a wave of refugees that will dwarf what they're dealing with now than with maintaining influence in the area.
Refugees will only come if the west keeps weaponizing climate change to commit genocide against equatorial peoples
A lot can happen in 25 years.
The issue facing the African people is rather straight forward. Can its people really accept its current reality and accept the toil required to develop their nations from where they are! In the past, even after the European colonial powers had officially left, the African people are still unable to accept the reality THEN! Of course, with plenty of rhetoric from their Western education leaders selling their versions of Western democracy even let the UN Swedish economist [Myrdal??] to proclaim that Africa would and should progress much faster than Asia by 2000! What happened?????
A mean IQ of 73 happened. 🤣
And what is then 🤨??
An Economist made a fail prediction therefore 🤨 what??
This is why a partnership between an African country with democracy and the West = strong. Dictator led African countries partnered with the West = remain underdeveloped and exploited.
Well Africa is a big place some countries in Africa are richer then others and we've seen countries rise and fall in the last 50 years. I would imagine this pattern will continue and a handful of African nations will eventually be wat richer then most. The problem is two fold security and property rights so African nations need to find ways to balance these two things if they want to grow.
It's nice to see old imperial power leave Africa. Not to see to see new fresher empires take its place.
No one is taking their place fool
In the real world, you either develop your country for your benefit, or someone else will come in to develop it for theirs. Empire is the natural state of international politics. What we're experience now is simply a pause enforced by the American Bretton-Woods world order. That world order is ending, and we can expect to see history continue where it left off in 1945.
@Hannodb1961 and with the technology of today, what an interesting world that will be.
@@nathanielbables8652 😬
@@Hannodb1961How do you develop something with nothing? You need equipment, knowledge, and skilled labor. After that you need education, and healthcare spending for a more educated, and skilled workforce.
That's not even mentioning the fact that you need markets, and competitive goods for the market.
Your cars have to be made by someone, and advanced equipment, while your new cars have to be competitive enough to compete against established brands.
From what ive heard so far, some of African country is now better at least when they Accept China and Russia Partnership road are better, more Infrastruture projects. unlike when France and the west is still occupying their country.. but of course just like the middle east and asia, theres still many countries who cant cut ties with the west
unfortunately, many people in Africa do not realize that Russia is the same colonial state as France or England, the only difference is that from Paris to the colonies you go by ship and from Moscow you go by train
We'll see in a few years. There is the issue of Chinese construction quality to consider and Russia, due to the meat grinder that's happening in Ukraine will have its security capacity diminished. Just too few people. The real reason, why there are coups now in Africa is, that the EU is letting them be. Most of Northern Africa is dependent on food stuff imports from Russia and there are basically four breadbaskets, that feed the world. That being Europe, Russia and Ukraine, USA and South American continent. Imagine, what would happen, if Europe were to get enraged for one reason or another, and blockaded Denmark straits, Gibraltar and Istanbul Straits. That's a famine of biblical proportions just waiting to happen. And I am concerned, that as Europe is shifting right politically, it's only a matter of time, before that happens.
I see a lot of “under new management” jokes, which is exactly the mistake many western commentators make about the situation.
When you have only one supplier for vital infrastructure, and that supplier is a recent imperial power that “granted independence “ to you without conflict, especially if that power had always ruled indirectly even before said independence, you are in a terrible bargaining position.
The increase in influence from the eastern powers isn’t a change of management….it’s an event that forces a change of existing relationships to one more closely resembling a free market trade situation.
"change of existing relationships"
Exactly. Under new management, lol
Lets be real, we know why people are choosing to see it the way they are choosing to see it.
You stay honest. Don't mind them.
they have neanderthal brains and cant understand other life forms having agency over their lives. europeans only see things as belonging to europeans. they dont have the mental capacity to understand a world where there isnt slavery and genocide constantly being inflicted onto people for the purpose of some small amount of people gobbling up wealth and power. they are too inbr3d to have developed complex enough brains to understand anything else
@@coyoteblue4027 It feels a lot like wishful thinking to be honest. They desperately hope for what they are saying to be true, because the alternative is to see something they profess to hate in the mirror.
@@clockpenalty fr fr
Meanwhile Spain 🇪🇸: 😇 “Africa, I am not to blame, remember that my territories there were only the Spanish Protectorate of Morocco, Western Sahara, Ifni and Equatorial Guinea. So, what about that beautiful oil and gas you have in Algeria?”
That's actually what Spain is doing with its Focus Africa 2023 program
Morocco was a protectorate of the French not Spain. Spain only had the Riff and Sahara.
@@speentje6268Rif and sahara are morrocan territories😊
cultures are a lot like people. It is much easier to blame the rest of the world for your country's problems than to look in the mirror, much like people do the same thing by blaming others for their lot in life rather than fixing themselves. Outside powers do indeed have an impact, but a lot of times it is horribly run countries that point the finger to world powers the hardest.
And who were the ones who forcibly implemented these problems for over a century?
It's not hard to pick up a history book
Right, so they still run the show because people in these countries cant get past it. Hence their new masters moving to center stage. Play the victim and you will continue to be the victim.@@Prororo
@@Prororothe problem was already there. Corruption can go as far as ancient sumeria (that we know of on record).
No exclusivity anywhere in the world.
@@puraLusaexample?.
In Soviet Russia, election holds you :)
Not “you” comrade ,election holds *US*
Nationalist Russia*
Russia would have colonized Africa, too, had they more condusive geography. As an expansionist power, their empire grew eastwards instead; not being a maritime power. American intervention should be understood in the context of the Cold War, when we were in a struggle to the death with the Soviet Union.
Edit: and commercial/resource interests with regard to America in addition to financial aid. We weren't quite selfless - see slavery.
The best thing Africa can do for its future is to improve education for children and adults alike, as I see it. An educated populace will demand better leadership.
An educated population would also lead to better leadership overall, as the people elected will have higher intellects. Educated leadership leads to a more efficiently ran country, which leads to better access to education and improved infrastructure, which leads to more educated people in the population, it's a repeating positive cycle.
Considering the amount of corruption in Africa and the level of control the Russians/CCP exert, I wouldn't be surprised if any African journalist who covers them in "negative" light will end up disappearing.
Its hard to speculate but likely no, besides why would try to take over a continent thata already inhabited which would require a lot of effort money and time, when they can just go east and take all of this uninhabited and sparsely populated lands.
@@Silver_Prussian While the depths of Siberia are almost uninhabited, that's certainly not the case for the Caucasus and Central Asia.
@@Grenadier311 yeah and ? The russians brought stability to both regions like if you think all of the people there lived in peace until the big bad russians arrived yeah thats one helluva fairy tail the only time in the history of these people when they havent fought is when the russians kept them from starting sh*t
Neocolonialism was when USA invaded and occupied the kingdom of Hawaii, occupied the islands of Guam, Marshall Island, bikini island. Established military bases in Okinawa Japan and S. Korea that lasted for 70-80 years.
That is what has been happening in African countries since they gained their independence.
@drewkaton6785 Will you be better off if intruder takes everything away from you?
@drewkaton6785you didn't answer the question fool
Not gonna be much of a race, US and EU have too many internal political problems and expensive social spending to really be able to go on foreign adventures like they used to.
Africa doesn't seem to realize they are being robbed again.
Stop infantalising Africans. They know what they want. They can think for themselves.
Africans, you must remember that China offers you a different type of leadership than the West, helps in building infrastructure, developing the country, educating the population, China's principle is to grow together, develop together, while the West only uses the resources of Africa and treats the people of African countries with contempt and how to second-class people, colonial thinking is very deeply ingrained in Western thinking, the USSR earlier and Russia later made a huge contribution to the fight against colonialism in the 1960s, many African countries received independence from the European colonialists with the help of the USSR, and China and Russia never colonized Africa and do not have a history of slavery, oppression and crime like the West. Choose Russia and China not as new masters, but as partners for your development in a multipolar world, where Africa is one of the main poles of humanity.
Hey Ivan, Ruzzia is the last colonial empire on Earth. How many nations are occupied by Russia today? 80? Chechens, Ossetians, etc etc ...
Ruzzian occupation of Central and Eastern Europe ended thirty years ago. Europeans will help break down Russian Colonial Empire in this century. Ukraine is just the beginning.
@@bm8641China has never colonized any sovereignty in their thousands years history! Even when they were the number one economic and military power for over 1800 years. In contrast the US has wage war and destruction to over 80 nations in the last 50 years, let that sink in for a while.
@@bm8641has nothing to with Africa again as stated help fight against colonists of the west which is why the Russians are accepted. Ask a African and you shall seek all answers.
@@bm8641 mikola, after breaking up from russia ukraine became poorest country in europe 😂😂
Africa should be partners with Russia and China. US taxpayers are broke, not having to give out free loans and aid to other countries will really he’ll taxpayers. I hope we can also stop the billions that go into the UN , why should US taxpayers pay more than any other country.
Thank you Africa, hopefully the U.S. military bases will also leave… military bases also cost billions plus the infrastructure that also must be built and maintained when you have a military base. Be happy now Africa, good fortunes with your new partners.❤️. You will finally be free of the western, Global North oppressors. (US taxpayers think their government is an imperialist oppressor to all US citizens….they think we are all slaves!)
railway lines, electric cables, roads,... are all expensive infrastructure that isn't build and forget, they need maintaining and in Africa it is especially important to also GUARD THEM, Belgium allready has a major issue with theft of electric cables running above the railroads, Africe in general will have it worse as copper and steel are valuable and most of these lines will cut trough desolate lands
one could ask why the US or Europe didn't have an issue with people stealing from these in the 19th century and maybe there were issues there as well but today a simple anklegrinder is enough to cut trough sections of rail, a rubber handled pair of steel cutting shears is all that is needed to snip cables, which can then just be burned and sold for steel and copper,
offcourse many now do use alluminium but this is still metal and thus worthy loot.
not to mention that simply connecting mumbasa to congolese dams pretty much crippled the Zaire economy
Belgium is the one Western country I wouldn’t want to work with based on their past colonial conduct + their lack of any real military.
@@The_ZeroLine
I understand but on the colonial conduct I have to defend Belgium despite being Flemish first and foremost
What you are speaking about is "freestate congo" essentially this was leopold II's personal possesion, he was both "king of the Belgians" and "king of Congo"
the atrocities happened under him and these were a case of laisez faire atrocities, "bullets for hands" the force publique was 95% African natives (from outside of congo mostly) they cut people's hands of so they could hunt but that doesn't excuse the colonial authorities or the corporations there because this colony was granted to him on the condition that it would be open to exploitation by any corporation that wished to invest in doing so.
eventually he was forced to give it up, global pressure played some part but mainly pressure in Belgium itsself, Flemish nationalists played on the shared repression, french speakers played on the need to take the colony out of royal hands, in the end (the brittish and french hoped they could get it by the way) it passed into the hands of the Belgian government in 1908, from then on until the 1960s it was one of the better colonies, treasuries were split immediatly and the exploitation and paternalism continued, but the major abuses were ended right then and there.
today the DRC has a lower standard of living than it did in the 1920s, Belgium wanted to mend the immage freestate congo left behind but never really managed to do so. the Belgian secret service was also involved in the murder of the first congolese prime minister together with the CIA as he was moving into the soviet sphere of influence, after that they themselves were kicked out by mobutu taking over and swiftly nationalising l'union miniere haute katanga and from there on out the state has been in a perpetual downward spiral
@@istoppedcaring6209 I’m a historian. So, I know the history. But they never covered themselves in glory as colonialists. And now their military utility / aide is almost useless. Their support of Ukraine has been nothing other than pathetic. And the way they intentionally degrade their own military is a shame, especially since they’re the HQ of NATO. But I wouldn’t disagree most African countries would STILL be better off with being a protectorate of Belgium.
@@The_ZeroLine i agree on the militairy, but you have no idea how messed up Belgium is socially, half the units are supposed to be walloon half are flemish, and the walloon leadership will actively try to stop flemish recruits from entering, i know from Flemish people trying to join and being denied for minor issues whilst they play topsports (rugby in one case)
so Belgium's militairy wil never be united, it will never be great
however Belgium did in fact give much and really way to much to ukraine, machine guns, helmets, verhicles, yeah they did give way more than you think they gave, FN H is in Wallonia they are still a major arms manufacturer
so I think you are seeing parts of the puzzle but it's all more nuanced, should belgium end? maybe it should but it it's called the most succesfull failed state for a reason, it works due to economic power
@@istoppedcaring6209 Yeah, I have read about that. But thank you for the added detail. Disappointing that they haven’t been able to resolve the situation even in the current situation. I would Oryx’s very recent article to get a clear and unbiased picture of how poor and even disingenuous their efforts in support have been. Given that Belgian public support is pretty high and the government’s still resisting doing more so strongly. They refused to buy back any of the arms they had Cropley sold to private firms at the price of Scrap Metal and eventually were happy when Germany got sick of waiting and just bought the tanks, for example, themselves. And the UK M109s.
I think it's a mistake to characterize the loans from the Chinese Development Bank as being "cheap". Compared to the World Bank, CDB interest rates are often more than 100 basis points higher and the terms can be decades shorter. After decades of making loans to projects that defaulted, the World Bank has become more picky about where it lends simply because it's bad policy to bankrupt your debtors. The look for good projects that will benefit the borrowing nation, not send it into default. So countries typically turn to China when they are declined by the WB or the EBRD, not because the CDB offers more attractive terms.
As an add on, and to get some cynical eyes rolling, this very well produced video and other sources over state the mineral-resource reason for engagement with Africa. I believe the main purpose is the economic development, stability, and quality of life in Africa for Africans. Neither the US nor EU benefit in a world where they have to do all the heavy lifting, and more notably, fend off the migration of millions seeking a better life in North America and Europe. If US and French governments felt that the nations of the Sahel could handle security in that region, they would have left long before the recent coups.
@@thomasjgallagher924and that's the worrying part isn't it? After all this the tab and responsibility will fall for the same countries.
@@puraLusa Indeed it is.
I lived in Montenegro and had a business there during part of the construction of the freeway to not-quite-nowhere. My beef wasn't primarily that it wasn't going to pay off in reduction of transaction costs going in and out of the dreadfully unimpressive Port of Bar, or that despite the traffic on local roads hardly anyone would use the toll road, or that it was all Chinese labour living in self-sustaining camps,... those were secondary concerns. My primary concern was that there were a good dozen other projects which would have made more economic sense for Montenegro's future than this project that will likely never be completed. The Chinese don't worry about those things, but the Montenegrins should have.
@@thomasjgallagher924 yes, exactly. A people, country etc are only at geopardy if they are fragile.
In the example u gave, it's the lack of political vision (voluntary or not) that lead to such situation.
Thank you for explaining this it’s why people go to the WB and IMF cause their backed by reputable countries like the UK, US, AUS etc
What I love about this idea colonialism is behind everything bad happening to any one not white... Is that it's always while colonialism. The Arab expansion did no harm, the several Turkic and Mongol empires did nothing wrong. The constant warfare of native tribes in Americas and Africa, constant enslaving neighbours etc... nothing to see there... Thousand of years of human sacrifices by some of the native American civilizations... All dandy ... Europeans show up do the same but have better technology... Oh no those bastards ruined us....
Wildly disingenuous comparisons but sure, go off if that makes you feel better.
As an African Ethiopian, I agree that colonialism is not to blame for all the misery in Africa
But European colonialism was by many means the worst thing that happened in the history of Africa
@@coyoteblue4027 really? You sure? Which one? The Arabs burning trough north Africa and Mediterranean? Raping and pillaging? The north African Arab led slavery was so bad in the Mediterranean that US had to intervene. The Turks and Mongols killed entire cities. The Mongols wiped 10% of the world's population... The Portuguese slave trade do you know how it started? We took the slave trade from Muslims in West Africa, from the kingdom of Angola's enemies in the southwest Africa and from the Arabs inthe east Africa. All documented by different sources. You know what shocked the Portuguese? The treatment Africans would get from their Muslim overlords... Castrations to every male. No doubt any slavery is savage and inhuman... But mate Arabs and African Muslims out did the Europeans and when Europeans stopped... They still continue... And the Turkics in Europe? Enslaved so much Slavs... That slaves became the name to owned people in several languages. Have you ever heard anyone complain about shit that happened centuries ago in Europe? You do your best suffer what you must, adapt and overcome if possible. All humans had imperialist actions over others, all would have done the same if given the chance. And so many did as despicable if not worse than what whites sadly did ... But only the whites get the bad rep... Constant victimisation... Africa is beautiful, African people are diverse strong smart and very capable. Kick out corrupt governaments, corrupted by West or East. Don't play the silly game that the other colonisers want. When People try to divide us in colours and labels those are the enemies.
@@Omer1996E.C yeah if you were a Muslim slave trader I can see the validity of your claim back in the day. You know the very worst things that happened to my country? We were invaded and occupied by the Romans. We learn in school It gave our ancestors the base of our legal system, our religion, our language. The next worst thing was the Invasion from the Arabs led moors. We learn in school it gave us huge advances in nautical technology, agricultural implements and Technic, it made our form of Latin successor language beautiful with Arab derived words. Then we were invaded by Napoleon. Our kings escaped to Brazil. Napoleon troops stole everything that were not tied up to the ground. Thousands were raped and slaughtered. But we learn in school that the French soldiers brought the ideals of the French Revolution and that brought the idea of democracy. Elections... Liberalism... We don't justify all the shitty things on others. Like all people sometimes we were awesome, sometimes we were disappointing. Sometimes we did good deeds and sometimes we did bad deeds. The past is the past the future is our responsibility in the present. Colonialism was bad. It was imperialism is never good. There are always good things. Value that. Let's find way to look forward not backwards.
All good points but it still doesnt erase the exploitation, expression and millions of deaths. Also if we have to compare, in a certain country the natives along with language and culture is still alive while in another, yeah you know what happend.
China is the largest contributor of African countries to the UN Security Council, and they do not need to do so if it is simply to colonise Africa
😂 It's the other way around.
Colonialism can be done by buying off the rulling class, and it's actually historically the method used.
@@puraLusa isn't that how western postcolonizers control Africa?
@@puraLusa It must burn that Africa has a bright future.
Obviously the Coups are due to public outcry at perceived French occupation.
This is a thing that happens, you send in troops to actually help with an issue, all the locals see is tanks and soldiers with french flag armbands patrolling their streets and reminding them of past aggressions.
To be fair, at the very start of Decolonization, just after WW2, the French Foreign Legion (under the 4th Republic) did a LOT of no-nos to qwell nationalistic uprisings in north africa...
Are the coups funded by any major nations? Russia, China, the US?
There is 0 perception rather ultimate fact of occupation. Since “independence” these former colonies have been tied to France unwillingly. France is an extremely hostile state and it’s violations in Africa are only overlooked as opposed to not occurring
@@AwestarI’m not a fan of France (they are, ironically, 100x more colonialist minded than every other major Western power), but it’s only 100% unwillingly if both the government and people don’t want them there. This hasn’t been the case.
@@The_ZeroLine the people do not want them there. The government that was expelled were TRAITORS to their people, choosing to serve the interests of Globalist and neocolonial sponsors above their people.
Now that their stooge leaders and sponsors have been removed, some of those breakaway countries find themselves amongst the fastest growing economies in the world.
And that is despite also being subject to sanctions.
Just learn to understand the term get out and respect the populations wishes for their country.
It cannot be ignored that France has been operating in a manner more similar to Russia and China than the rest of the West. The French have maintained a neo-colonial policy of extraction based on propping up dictators friendly to French companies. The instability inherent in this form of influence will repeat itself with Russia and China.
What BS! China and Russia acting in the same vein as France!!
Right, OK there BRAINWASHED MURCAN! VASSAL LACKEY.
@@nuo.not1033 Do you genuinely believe this?
U just need to look into france imports to see it isn't so, it's more french companies than france itself, and those french companies aren't french based nor pay taxed in france for the most part.
I would go as far to say that france became corporation corrupt as none of this benefits france or french people, or people from the sahel.
French worse than russua
My god. Why dont African Leaders grow a spine and stop this. We have a colonized mentality.
With what?
Bruh, right? No judging, just wish african homies could stand on their own, could be legit continental power in 50-100 yrs filled with rich, powerful nations.
When you have the ability to bribe the whole world, and kill the whole world, it's hard to say no. Like Pablo Escobar said, "plata o plomo?" Silver or lead?
@@mukkahlol South Africa or egypt maybe rest can’t be including egypt
Oi more just the thought about being independent. Not my pig / not my farm, but on some basic level I want all my brothers and sisters of the world to be doing their own thing with their nations. Western / European-Russian / China meddling sucks for 'em @@Myanmartiger921
The western political elite is visionless and too focused on keeping their dominance instead of adopting to the new political situation. This is one of main reasons why French influence is literally evaporating into thin air within only few years as macron literally acts like a neo-colonist! Also not entire western alliance is loosing ground in Africa, Turkiye has been spreading influence in many African countries and Turkish army can operate in many countries where US or France are not welcome like Somalia. The biggest problem of Turkiye they don't have financial means to spread their influence further otherwise you can literally replace a lot of those russky/Chinese flags with Turkish flags in a single day. However US and France are more worried about containing Turkish influence despite great benefits it can provide. Even taliban asked Turkish forces to stay and control critical infastructure including Kabul international airport as they didn't have qualified personel to do so but Turkish side refused. So Afghanistan was also opened to chinese influence without slightest resistance from the west. More correct title should be ''How moronic actions of the west gifting Africa to China and Russia on a golden plate''! Also claiming the west is loosing ground because they require democracy for investments gave me such a good laugh, i guess all those kings, princes, dictators, warlords, cartels or even terrorists the west has been supporting were democratic, huh?..
I don't see a change in policy by the west to be more ideologically consistent to be a bad thing. It might loose them opportunities, but it makes their position stronger when they use their values as justifications for other actions.
Ultimately it's become less hypocritical, and a turn for the better, no?
Turkey isn't a western country
@@Kenadian2006 they sure do have a TON of eurocentric cultural adoptions.
@@Kenadian2006 That's why i said ''Also not entire western ALLIANCE is loosing ground in Africa'' not the west..
@@saturationstation1446 And yet they're still sliding back towards a religious state for the past two decades.
There are a lot of coups in former french colonies.
It's happened there is a lot of wagner in these colonies too
There are a lot of coups in Africa, it's more specific.
@@newwonderer But only in french Africa
Great if it means Western countries no longer dumping foreign aid to them.
I stand with Russia and China
Франция поддерживает демократию,то есть правящие пол века отец и сын это типо демократия?ну в целом коротко о западной демократии
When China does it is neocolonialism 😂
When everyone does it it's neocolonialism. Swapping French for Chinese neocolonialism.
At least Chinese built them good infrastructures, what did France do except exploitation 😂😂😂
@@directxxxx71we're doomed, bruh. First France now China
Yep we're doomed
It makes sense that China was willing to give risky loans for infrastructure in Afica, while the common people in France are paying for the security of those assets.
China is willing to give money to any countries with no transparency and they couldn't care less how they use the money.
Err what you talking about? France is the one taxing and looting Africa.
法国从非洲掠夺的还不够多吗？😂真觉得法国是靠自己发展起来的？
@@the55squadI would suggest reading up on how this was a myth peddled by Tillerson and Pompeo
@@the55squad If these countries end up defaulting because they can't pay for it. what does China get?
Personally me, as East European, who has nothing to do with Africa apart that I stayed in Morocco for a month, and that I saw some pictures of Congo, I don't really care.
I understand there are some geopolitical issues and results out of this, but I mean, apart from that - let them all deal with it 😂 I dont gaf
Lol same
Ok so move on and find something to watch that youre interested in instead of showing up somewhere you have no business and no knowledge just to proudly put your own ignorance on display...
East European 😂
@@JcoleMc I could safely say nobody in geographical Europe had no moves in Africa 😂 pretty much.
All I meant was that on a personal level, I just don't care who wants to go with who in Africa. 😭
I understand there are important issues for others but to me, Russia in Africa?
That's seems like a useful burden almost. Let them deal with it
We think same about Russian invasion of Ukraine 😂😂😂😂
Having lived in Africa and visited several African countries multiple times, I am very glad to see Russian and Chinese investing their money and soldiers in the geopolitical sphere and economic development there. It’s a sure bet they will get a great return on this investment. 400 years of investment by Europeans and then Americans has surely brought fantastic returns.. all the power to you 👍🏻👍🏻
full disclosure, it has brought great return on investment, in the form of cheap mineral resources, copper was also refined to electricity grade copper trough electrolysis utilising massive dams, dams which utterly wrecked the natural processes in and around rivers, the waste also poluted large swathes of land.
I know that things are not much better in many area's there, but in truth our "good intentions" were just giving the child a name, corporations, elites,... they wanted those ressources,
what is bs is blaming "whites" or "europeans" the blame lays squarely with those who did it and those who benefitted by it, and off those most are now African elites as well as corporations like Unilever which was active in the exploitation of African resources, same for the Belgian royal house, British royal house and others which have made their initial fortunes trough abussive means
in truth colonialism really didn't end, but under new management and as such Africans should look towards their own political elite which overwhelmingly descends from the local elites put in power by european colonial powers over 60 years ago
Swap one boss for another /shrug
Yup, the monopoly has ended and Africa can negotiate things like how they like now. No more destabilizations hopefully.
Yup, will be super-duper stable with new owners ^_^'@@Contractor48
There is one term I want you to learn and remember in the coming decades. Neo-colonalism. That word again - Neo-colonalism. The CCP are already asking for rights to African resources. All the while cutting out African business' in the continent thanks to the government covering their import costs.
Gotta remember, Chinese Empire, Russian Empire. British Empire is gone and French Empire is gone. China and Russia are still the same size or bigger than imperial borders (counting client states)
China isn't an empire though. Just because they are big it doesn't mean they are colonial empires lmao
False equivalence at best here
This has to be one of the worst takes ive seen.
@@FOLIPE They are literally creating Chinese Debt Traps for Africa Meaning that countries will literally need to bow down at there knees to China. (Look at Sri Lanka's Over Reliance on China)
@@JimmyM1975 Except they are not creating debt traps intentionally. China is giving them money, because they want to drive growth of there own construction industry, which needs any project it can get to stay on top.
Thanknyou covering some of Africa. I look forward to more such reporting.
Africa is giving itself away.
So much info in this one vid. I have like 6 tabs open with different research topics thanks !
France own the CFA Franc currency of 14 African states and is the only one to print this colonial currency without the control of the African countries who use it. This enables france to get Africa's natural resources free and finance rebels without spending one euro.
@@Giantcrabz ????????
Debt trap??? That's nonsense, what have the West done for us in the 50 years? We still were pushed in debt by the West... Now they're jerousy of China & Russia 😂😂😂😂
So Africas choice to change ties with a LEAST benefiting partner to a MORE benefiting partner is shedding away Africa’s HERITAGE? Africa’s relationship with the west isn’t Africa’s heritage but a dark page in our story. Heritage can not be given.
Thanks to dedicated diplomatic efforts by the US, the leaders of both countries, the US and China, convened in person after a year to enhance their challenging relationship. After engaging in a direct conversation, Biden once again commented on Xi's leadership style, which was perceived as lacking diplomatic etiquette and deviating from the customary diplomatic protocols. The video captures Antony Blinken's unease in response to President Biden's characterization of Xi as a dictator, which differs from the prudent approach upheld on the same day.
I wonder when the Africans will figure out the old phrase "Meet the new boss! The same as the old boss!"
Does this mean Western goverments (rather, their taxpayers) can stop pumping money into most of Africa for which we seem to get nothing except some minerals? We can use some of the saved money to keep out the hoards of refugees that will result from all of this authoritarian love and generosity.
Western money being pumped to Africa!!
😂😂😂😂
West never pumps anything out my friend.
It's like black hole!
It sucks everything in!
Including light.😂😂
Africans in the early 21st century: China and Russia are the BEST!!
Africans in the late 21st century:
This Neo Russo-Sino Colonialism must END!!
Africans in the 22nd century: Still poor, thanks to AI, Climate Change, Global Warming, African on African Violence, and Colonialism by the Slavs and the Hans. Oh, and they’ll be teaching this, just like when they taught their students about French, British, Italian, Belgian, German, Spanish, and Portuguese from the 20th century.
Sri Lanka is a little glimpse into the future for all African countries that get too much engaged with China.
The vast majority of Sri Lankan debts are from western countries and banks, and China only accounts for about 10%.
@@hi4806 Bullsh*t
www.erd.gov.lk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=102&Itemid=308&lang=en
Most of Sri-Lankans debt if from the IMF.
@@keshi5541 How much of their infrastructure did they have to sell to the IMF?
I enjoy seeing France 🇫🇷 decline in influence and power as much as I enjoy seeing Russia 🇷🇺
HOW MUCH IS THE WEST PAYING YOU? YOU SHOULD WORK FOR THE BBC
"What we see in Afrika right now is a revolution..." do you have slightest idea how little it narrow it down?
Fun Fact: It was Russia who saved The Union during the American Civil War as they sent their Navy to San Francisco and New York when England and France were just about to enter the war on the side of the Confederates since London created the Confederates. France was already in Mexico making a spear head movement to resupply the Confederates and to open up a Pacific Theatre and to create a port in California. England already amassed 11,000 troops and growing stationed at their Northern Confederacies border now called Canada ready to open a Northern Theatre to divert Union troops away from their Southern Confederacy then to attack The Unions naval blockade. The Union would have been completely destroyed and annexed by those two great powers leaving the Confederates to exist as either a puppet state of London or to be fully brought back into the fold of the British Empire.
London was already courting (threatening/bribing) other countries to get involved like Spain while Russia was in talks with Prussia to ally with incase London was to intervene.
Seeing all of this Tsar Alexander II wrote a letter to Queen Victoria saying “If you enter in this war it will be a casus belli for all out war with the Russian Empire”. The stage was set for the 1st World War and Russia stopped it.
There is also a memorial in San Francisco for the
hundreds of Russian sailors who came off their Asiatic fleet ships that died while helping the city put out a fire that threatened to lay waste to it during the War.
The Russian fleet also threatened to Shell Australian ports along with other British Pacific Colonies if Britain aided the Confederates. A confederate war ship spent a lot of time in Australian waters and was supported by the Australian public, some even signing on as crew members. This Confederate war ship laid waist to the US Pacific whaling fleet and is reported to have fired the last shot in the war
Russia also helped Thailand (Kingdom of Siam) maintain its sovereignty from being completely Partitioned/Annexed from the British and French around the same time. The very word Thai (ไทย) means 'free man' in the Thai language which is partially to thank to the Russians as they might have ended up being a colony or part of another country/colony if not for their intervention.
Not really since Russiaan empire just suffered from Crimean war
Russia saved Europe, America, Africa and Asia numerous times it's sad the western media views them as the villain
I hate when people constantly cry about how “Africa always needs foreign handouts”.
Yes, this is reality. How about when Asia needed handouts? Or South America? Or Europe?
Every country/continent in the world has needed handouts from foreign nations at some point in history. So who cares?
What matters is if Africa gets better and people are seeing tangible improvements to their lives. If that’s happening, who cares where aid is coming from??
Well , the Global Northeast ( I am not call them west) aparently , now that they would not be able to keep Africa in its current state to explore it like it did since for centures ( I am not from an English speaking country if you noticed any errors)
Watched an ad at the start of this video, then an ad around 2:30, then 6:30, then 12:30, then 18:30, then 26:30… too many freaking ads 😑👎👎👎
Way better than the Great Satan
Western white Europeans are out western blacks Americans and Europeans are in thank you.
How much responsibility does the current western countries have on crimes involving colonialism that happened hundreds of years ago? The people that were involved, the forms of governance, and literally every aspect of that society is long dead. The world is a far different place than it was hundreds of years ago so I think it’s about time for some to forgive and move on for there is plenty of current crimes for everyone to be mad about.
Plenty. The issue, though, is that instead taking agency and fixing the problems, too many of the local corrupt governments (who conveniently forget that billions of dollars flow into the continent) piss away the money on poor planning, terrible governance, and cronyism. South Africa was a country on the rise... until they decided they didn't want to be anymore. Rolling black outs isn't the fault of British colonialists, actually.
Colonialsm was 70+ years ago. Also do not forget that regime changes since then have been backed by Western parties since then. Also western energy and resource companies steal in these countries and Western govts look the other way because it benefits their countries. Such as Nigeria oil theft by foreign militaries and unmarked tankers
French president Macron said a couple years back something in the spirit of : "It's about time to consider that France's moral debt towards previously colonized african countries have been repaid, and should no longer be allowed nor tolerated as the core of any propaganda"
@@headoverheels88 You do realize that the vast majority of colonialism was done by kings that controlled borders and people that no longer existed. Most of today’s countries are either democratic or communism with different laws and societies that have nothing in common of the countries around the time of communism. How responsible would you be if someone in your family linage committed a crimes let’s say robbery? Should you go to jail or your entire family for all of time? I only ask because by your logic it’s the same but with billions of people!!
Colonialism only ended in Africa around 50-60 years ago.
love your work as always
I don't think Chinese and Russian influence will last in Africa.
Russia is stuck in war it cannot win but cannot withdraw from without significant political repercussions.
China's economy is rapidly declining and they cannot afford to continue buying influence.
Sorry to burst your bubble but Russia is going to win as US is asking Ukraine to conceed. And China is not anywhere near declining
And the truth is somewhere in the middle as usual.@@TheMrleeyang
LoooooooooooooooooL@@TheMrleeyang
China's economy isn't "rapidly declining."
Just because Xi Jinping isn't pumping the real estate with stimulus doesn't mean China is going away.
The fact that people genuinely think China's economy is collapsing know absolutely nothing about geopolitics and economics.
Say what you want about the CCP, but China's economy is not going away.
@TheMrleeyang You seem to be coping
If African Union United under one language One Currency
Most powerful Country
The same happens in Latin America. Wherer The West is not making alliance with countries that have a similar culture language or religion. Russia, Iran and China are taking advantage for this situation.
The last APEP organization created by USA and 11 latin American countries is a shy step, but we need to do more. If we want to stop the Communism-Yihadism Axis.
The relationship between Africa and the East has been greatly beneficial compared to the West. If you want to talk about debts trap, look no further than the US/EU.
21:50 LMAO 😂🤣 sums up the west in Africa.
The west out of Africa will finally bring peace and development.
This development is all the more reason to better solidify and consolidate our (Western and Pacific Rim) trans-oceanic alliances.
We have to unite and stop always lamenting.
All
Puppets must be removed.
Africa is experiencing growth with Chinese partnership while the west especially France was simply expoilting the continent, the influence of the west is decreasing for chinese favour.
As a result Africa will suffer for for making a deal with the Chinese. 😂
@@TheGreatOne-gw7xh so far it showing progress, I don't think the west can claim to have done anything better.
there are number of bases - 22:25 (not only one base)
I'm From Iran And We Always Had Good Relationship With Africa Since Ancient Times Specially With Eastern Africa!!! Still Some Iranian People Live in The East African Countries also We Have 2m Afro People With Zanzibarian Background in Iran
We do not have a good economy. But we can help Africa To extract oil, gas and mines. And also in medicine Steel, Car and agriculture
Other than the Shirazi: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirazi_people , India and Arabia has had a far more closer contact than Iran with East Africa.
"the english are coming! The english are coming!"
"Chicken maurry, Bro.." 2:53
Africa’s problems are NOT due to colonialism, corruption, bad leadership, poor skills, or a lack of education. It is because after African countries became free, they despised the West so much they rejected Liberalism (In the European sense of the word, meaning capitalism, democracy, and secular rule of law) and established authoritarian socialist governments. Socialism, and other illiberal economic systems and tyrannical forms of government, have ensured Africa has stayed poor. Corruption is everywhere in Africa for that reason, and wide-spread corruption is difficult to recover from. The countries that are doing the best are the ones that are beginning to liberalize.
did you skip school or what?
One of your best 👏
Exploit or be exploited. That's human history in Africa. Well not just Africa most people groups do that.
and they all failed. almost like we know better but keep foolishly allowing the dumbest people to have the most power over others
Good Luck
The complexities of the region's geopolitical landscape, marked by historical legacies, economic interests, and political considerations, make the path to democracy a challenging one. While the region seeks new foreign partners, it's critical to remember that democracy can be elusive when intertwined with such intricate factors.
France and the EU have deep-rooted connections, yet doubts persist about the extent of these relationships' benefits to the local populace.
China's investments, though substantial, bring questions about the terms of their deals and the long-term consequences for the development of the countries involved.
Russian security agreements offer an alternative, but understanding their motivations and effects on the region is essential.
Adding to these complexities, local politicians may prioritize their own agendas, potentially diverging from the people's needs. This divergence between political interests and the genuine welfare of Sahel's citizens further complicates the region's democratic aspirations.
In sum, the Sahel region's pursuit of new partnerships reflects a yearning for change. However, the road to democracy is marked by intricacies that demand careful navigation. Let us hope that amid these challenges, democracy can find its place, fostering sustainable development and improved living conditions for the people of the Sahel.
Lack of literacy and critical thinking hinders any democratic efforts.
Your comment reads like an AI-generated summary.
@@howtoappearincompletely9739 I’m crafting this response as a linguistic homage to a bygone era, I, an old man firmly rooted in his ways, extend my gratitude for the mistaken belief that such words could spring from artificial intelligence. This delightful misapprehension stands as a light-hearted reflection on the dramatic evolution in our collective approach to the written word. In the scholarly sanctuaries of the late 1980s, our pursuit of knowledge transcended mere data acquisition, embarking instead on a voyage through the realms of critical analysis and hermeneutic exploration. This epoch, though it may now be viewed through a conservative lens, was rich in a tradition of rigorous intellectual discipline, compelling us to engage with texts in a manner that seems almost esoteric in today's digital age.
As an individual who has witnessed the transformation of decades, my adherence to the art of intellectual discourse harks back to a time when crafting arguments involved a depth and nuance now rare in our era of tweets and instant gratification. Our academic pursuits were not just about basic literacy; they were an intricate ballet of thought and expression. This commitment to complexity in thought and eloquence in articulation, characteristic of an older generation, stands in stark contrast to the concise, often superficial nature of modern digital dialogues. While the youth of today navigate the swift currents of social media, I remain anchored in the rich waters of extended prose - a subtle, yet poignant reminder of the timeless grace and power of a well-constructed argument.
Singapore is a dictatorship. South Korea, and Taiwan were as well when the rapid growth started for them.
If china comes to ask about a port lease or to construct a bridge you can refuse. Try that with the USA or France 😊
It's amazing to see europeans complain that history leaves scars in Africa. That's just how things go. Obviously it leaves scars, russophobia in eastern europe and a certain anti-western sentiment in Africa aren't irrational things.
21:51 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂 Dude fell coming off the plane.
It's all so tiresome
Please respect the sovereignty of Somalia Map 9:10 …. 11:12 …. 11:32…. 13:49
Uh what?
Africa needs external influence to have a chance. That's clearly evidenced by the story of South Africa.
South africa is a horrible example, most of its problems and challenges can be traced to apartheid long term consequences.
As for a good example it's botswana cause the influence was on botswana terms and not on some shady company or foreign government.
@@puraLusa I'm quite sure you cannot clearly explain what you've said, and that you've just repeated something - in order to appear to have relevant knowledge, or maybe because you assume you do have relevant knowledge - you've heard/read without giving it much thought. Why is SA not having enough roads or electricity 30 years after apartheid attributable to apartheid? Go ahead and trace those two issues to apartheid please in a logical way if you can - I'll tell you a secret: I already know that you can't.
@@mpireoutdoors5274 the lack of investment of a big portion of the population and instill political culture and public ethics - aka the almost zero financing of black comunities that were the majority of the population. This makes a country more prone to a culture of corruption post apartheid - and voilá present time problems.
It isn't even nuanced - bad investment leads to bad outcomes, basic economy 101.
See, not that hard, doesn't even have to be more than superficial analisis (as the one I just did).
Also, deviding people by skin shade makes a future society more prone to do exactly that and vote exactly that way and hence less capable of critically think said vote.
Racist or discriminatory policies have a way longer consequences than just the few years or decades they are enacted. And that ends up having an economic social toll payed by everyone.
@@puraLusa your arguments are not nearly deep enough and they don't explain why 30 years wasn't enough to fix all that you've mentioned. They don't even approach the question of why 30 years isn't long enough. "Culture of corruption" so basically everything can be blamed on the past? That's a childish argument. Adults making corrupt decisions today are responsible for their decisions, unless you think they are of diminished mental capacity. I also don't care about apartheid - the country of SA was doing well by economic metrics, now it's doing horrendously AFTER REMOVING APARTHEID. You mix morality with economic assessment - there are many countries with very corrupt ruling parties which are doing well economically. *Analysis. *Dividing. *Paid.
@@mpireoutdoors5274if aparthied regime was so good why weren't all these fundamental problems fixed?.
It's almost like they were no better than the corrupt ANC Government today.
You were so busy being racist you forget to use common sense 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡.
Well I had said what I whished to said... Even if I had to write in several comments and not as structurated as I wished... Censorship??? Will never shut up free thinking!!!😂😂
Just a question/idea. Instead of using Mercator just use a zoomed-in sphere.
bro cited the "Tony Blair Institute". cant be more neoliberal propagandist than this
As an african i rather we trade with china and russia rathen then the worse.
Yet here you are using a western website, on a western smart device, probably wearing western clothing brands and consuming plenty of western products. China and Russia will leave you high and dry when they realize just how helpless you people are. 😂
I guess it depends on how Russia and China treats Africa. They're not so much interested in human rights or international law. They just want Africa's resources and for ordinary Africans to stay out of the way. Hence, neo-colonialism. I do agree that the West really messed up with Africa and it is seeing the consequences of that.
I love how "the west" automatically corrected to "the worst".
@@BlueHooloovoo when have the west ever cared about human rights in developing countries? Don't make me laugh.
@@DirtyEdon When has any nation in the UN cared?
Let us commence forth!