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Anti-West sentiment in Niger

Thursday, 07 September 2023 8:03 PM [ Last Update: Thursday, 07 September 2023 9:16 PM ]

Protesters hold an anti-France placard during a demonstration in Niamey, Niger, Aug. 3, 2023. (AFP Photo)

It appears the clock is ticking down on France being able to take advantage of Niger, from the colonial tax that Niger has been paying the French treasury to usurping Nigers natural resources.

There seems to be a new game in town after Nigers July 26 coup. Nigeriens are asking for the French to leave their country. From the French ambassador to the 1500 French troops on the ground there, the ruling military leaders want to see the French out of Niger.

However, it’s a difficult choice for Paris as Niamey has continued to help fill the French treasury with its wealth. Can Niger hold on and exert its sovereignty to bring about the change needed for this country to have a better future? In this edition of the Spotlight we discussed this issue with our guests to answer this question.

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