Patrick Lawrence: Niger and the ‘New World Order’
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost How shall we understand the July 26th coup in Niger, in which military officers ousted Mohamed Bazoum, the nation’s Western-tilted president? It is…
Beyond Niger: How ECOWAS Became a Tool for Western Imperialism
By Alan MaCleod / MintPress News Niger is shaping up to be the surprising frontline of the new Cold War. Yesterday, the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…
Victoria Nuland Meets With Niger Junta Leaders
Nuland met with Moussa Salaou Barmou, who has previously received training from the US military.
Bola Tinubu, Nigerian President and ECOWAS Chair, Laundered Millions for Heroin Dealers
Before leading the charge for intervention, ECOWAS chair Bola Tinubu spent years laundering millions for heroin dealers in Chicago, and has since been ensnared in numerous corruption scandals.
US/France Threaten Intervention in Resource-Rich Niger: Fears of War in West Africa
The US and France have threatened intervention to re-install a pro-Western regime in Niger, which produces uranium needed for nuclear energy, has untapped oil reserves, and hosts strategic US drone…
Africa: Untapped Ally for the Palestinian Cause – Israel’s Awareness and Africa’s Orphaned Status
By Miko Peled / MintPress News Africa could potentially be the much-needed ally for the Palestinian cause, and Israel is well aware of this fact. However, the issue lies in…
Thousands Rally in Support of Niger’s Coup Leaders as Western-Backed ECOWAS Threatens Military Intervention
ECOWAS has threatened military intervention if deposed President Mohamed Bazoum is not restored in a week. Bazoum was overthrown in a coup by officers who have received support from thousands…