Horace Campbell on Opposing Military Intervention in Niger & Disastrous U.S./French Role in Africa

West African leaders from ECOWAS, backed by the United States and France, met today to consider military action to restore the ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum following last month's military coup. Neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso have threatened that any intervention in Niger would amount to a declaration of war on them, as well. This comes as leaders of the coup in Niger have appointed a 21-member cabinet as they forge ahead with building a new government. The coup "is a consequence of the militarization of Nigerien society" by the United States and France, which both have strong military presence in the region, explains Horace Campbell, chair of the Global Pan African Movement, North American delegation. He notes anti-French sentiment is a powerful force in Niger and across Africa as people reject the former colonizer's influence: "The French are inordinately dependent on the exploitation and plunder of Africa."
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[@dubbwire3198]

How is it a coupe if indigenous people take their land back from colonialist?

[@imcega]

The Native American Indian may get ideas. Shhh...sarcasm 😂 It is a sad situation and I agree with you..

[@AnimefreakHQ]

Because there was no revolution or protest. Military took hold of power when they were about to be removed

[@GungaLaGunga]

It isn't. It's just what humans have done to each other for all history. No one is innocent. Someone took some land, from someone else, at sometime or another. That said, what we have done to heal the mistakes of the past, is grossly inadequate. I don't have an answer I'm afraid.

[@nutube06]

A coup d'état, or simply a coup, is an illegal (though I believe it was time) and overt attempt by the military or other government elites to unseat the incumbent leader.

[@WorshipinIdols]

Because it’s a junta that overthrew a democratically elected government dummy.

[@kurtgainz]

Free the African Continent!

[@TheBalterok]

Right! Free from the white people. Recreate the good old Africa, white-free, just like it was before, when the slaves were sold by African warlords by a truck load. Excellent anti-racist idea, smart as heck!

[@AnAn___]

What do you mean by this comment?

[@kurtgainz]

@@AnAn___ Neo colonialism continues to rule (even slave) the continent by extracting resources and benign neglect of the region. No more!

[@youssufalhaw2055]

He means Free it from France. Because the Three countries of the african cost Made Military coups in Order to get rid of the prisidents, who are working intensive with France which makes their countries very poor

[@AnAn___]

@@youssufalhaw2055 In the short run doesn't conflict with France that results in less foreign aid from France, less demand for local goods and services from the French military, less trade, less investment, less cross border R&D and lower real GDP? What about all Africans working shoulder to shoulder with each other and the rest of the world to have rapid socio-economic development? Bring France in. Also bring Wagner, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, India, Australia, Brazil, Turkey, EU, Canada, USA, NATO, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt in. If everyone works together in equality and friendship, won't African countries rise much faster?

[@bertrandtchouke1407]

Professor Horace Campbell you are loved, respected in Africa 🌍 by all of us. Thank you for telling the truth to the world.

[@CHAPPAJANVISION]

Why are we ignoring the cry of the people, for France to leave Afica?

[@BoycottChinaa]

They aren't crying for Chinese colonialism to replace it

[@lucasmurphy740]

Who is we? Did we invade Africa? Did we have any say in putting troops there? We are not part of the decision making

[@jrushing1972]

The Chinese are definitely making moves.. I guess Africa is okay with communist colonization? That's what they're allowing..

[@oscarnionissa4127]

That's not your problem, take care of your white countries, let African people choose their own friends, that's not white people's problem. @@BoycottChinaa

[@brandonsarasnick1602]

China has never had a history of that. And its up to them if they make a mistake and ask for oit help so be it. If they cant make thier own choices they aint a sovereign nation.

[@dzdali3055]

Enough is enough we in 21 century freedom at once for Africa 🇩🇿

[@siphocalvin]

Africa 🌍 will unite, 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 remember this countries do not want us Africans to unite they know that we are really powerful and rich in minerals. Thats why they want to get between us. Africa wake UP! Much love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@Gab963]

Our ancestors are happy for your voice Proffessor

[@giuseppe4909]

Let Africa be Africa.

[@WorshipinIdols]

I am sure u were so concerned when 12 million people were slaughtered in the Congo. And 2+ million in Sudan. And on and on!

[@saninkontron925]

frnaSS won't let Africa be Africa... because Africa not being Africa, is waht make franSS... We need to ned franSS white suBpremaSSism !

[@Ranjan_Mohanty]

@@WorshipinIdols slaughtered because their colonial masters played off one group against another. Read their history in detail and recognize the true actors.

[@WorshipinIdols]

@@Ranjan_Mohanty are u on drugs? That was in the 21st century. You love Africa so much you didn’t even know their were 3 different genocides happening over the last 20 years.

[@iancredible-]

​@@Ranjan_MohantyLol, always have to blame someone else, typical black behaviour.

[@moe9196]

Thank you sir , Horace Campbell . I haven't heard such a brilliant analysis, critique and revelations regarding US & Western Imperialism in Africa since the active years of political scientist Michael Parenti

[@MorganJohnsonAuthor]

Stealing all the resources and leaving the people and the land poor.... Just shameful!!!

[@yaoliang1580]

This is a normal practice of the US n its gang of neocolonial European allies

[@picassoivplus]

This is the problem they can't just steal without our Africans leaders being complice or letting them do as they please

[@TYRONE-jv6hy]

Absolutely, stay your corse, and Stop letting NATO STEAL YOUR RESOURCES AND THAT IS THE USA, FRANCE AND ANY OTHER COUNTRY..."THE BLACK VETERAN FOR REAL JUSTICE "....B1.. FBA...BLACK NATIVE...USA.

[@jb2736]

Exactly...and then France has the nerve to throw Niger, a few crumbs in the form of so call Aid. ..demons👿

[@sabin97]

that's the white way of staying rich.

[@AnnaMbisePanAfricanLibrary]

Madam journalist, thank you for being human enough to allow enough space for our brother to tell the truth! Enough is enough 🙏

[@TheBalterok]

Hear another great African - Tomas Sowell. He has wrote more than this fellow.

[@Tinker8531]

Malema calls for one United Africa, no borders and South Africans say HELL NO.

[@ataurchowdhury4437]

​@@TheBalterokt5 2:36 😢 we are hu yfg free to rå

[@sweetdulcesunshinenyc]

​@@TheBalterokhe is also a grifter for the colonization regression of Africa..he mentioned all the "conservative" campaign and is in support of China Russia and all right wing "conservative" societies that are tyrannical inhumane regimes...his type like Horace Campbell used facts plus mix with lies which means False narratives...yes all republikkkans or traitors in presidency and their goons or rightwing in power are involve in the regression on all nations continents of people of color...example the taliban, the cartels, terrorists, mass shooters, genocides, wasteful wars, world hunger, global warming, a global pandemic etc etc all connected to the treasonous rightwing confederate republikkkan grifters and their brainless uneducated willfully ignorant destructive hateful racist xenophobic homophobic sexist patriarchal draconian base...Horace Campbell support "conservative" campaign he is a GRIFTER uncle ruckus sambo..(the fascists in Ukraine are the Russians and he supports Putin colonizing Africa as well of India China all inhumane regimes..and are against democracy freedom justice equality humanity education progress harmony and peace..it's a shame he is a sell out spreading his masters propaganda...He does not support PEACE like trump his goons all under the "conservative" campaign are the ones DESTROYING AFRICA by supporting the very people that are destroying it

[@hellascommentor]

I would expect to also talk about the 3 dictatorships in these countries and that they align with another European power, Russia which will end up to another fiasco of colonialism (see Wagner forces taking over)

[@kandiahsujenthiran8928]

Great interview. Thank you Horace Campbell for your views and explanation. Hope United States, France and other western countries will come to their senses soon.

[@milionephrem489]

Africa and Russia just made history,this will change the world. Whose peace and interests does ECOWAS protect? Africans or European modern colonialism? If we Africans do not unite and break the modern colonialism network, we will continue to live in poverty under the yoke of the colonialists for many years to come. All Africans and black people must stand together and fight the modern colonialism. Enough is Enough. GOD BLESS AFRICA🙏

[@36G]

They protect the pipeline of gas going to Europe because they are puppets.

[@lucienvandegaart3611]

Freedom was hard for the viet nameese from the French and its allies America and Australia that dragged in for 15 yrz

[@nickkerr8775]

France's and the American regimes interest.

[@The.xBULLDOGx-vw2zy]

It's a Globalist takeover, and in America, African Americans support it at almost 90%....without knowing I think, but I don't see how they couldn't know...

[@patrickrealestate-8193]

The US, UK and EU pay them millions so ECOWAS serve their interest.

[@GeorgeeEl-Bassar]

Nigerians need to take action on their leader too, where is the Nigerian army not acting yet. Africa is ready to be run by Africans.

[@darcyperkins7041]

Do you seriously think the answer to militarization and unrest is yet another coup, which will only prolong the cycle and breed more unrest and yet another coup in a few years? The coup train doesn't work; never has, never will. Many countries have been trying/tried it for 100+ years and it always brought the same destructive results. Are you actually saying this time it might be different?

[@tundeayowunmi6983]

Nigeria we never go back to military rule for now ...becos we have suffered alot under the military reign....so I don't thing that we happen in Nigeria now.

[@BetterOnichThanSorry]

You mean Russians.

[@KanLuxiang]

ah yes, the military should run everything. That will go so well.

[@JupiterWisdom1111]

​ @francoiszdanowicz *What China builds in Africa:* Railways. Hospitals. Airports. Stadiums. Schools. *What Russia builds in Africa:* Nuclear power plants to generate electricity. Fertiliser plants to grow crops faster. *RUSSIA ALSO WRITES OFF 23 BILLION DOLLARS OF AFRICAN DEBT OWED TO THEM RECENTLY. ON 27TH JULY 2023* *RUSSIA TO SEND 25,000-50,000 TONES OF GRAINS FOR FREE TO 6 AFRICAN NATIONS* *What Iran agrees to build in Africa:* Nuclear power plants to generate electricity. *What the US builds in Africa:* 29 military bases (including a recently built drone base in Niger) to dominate the continent and deter Pan Africanism, in order to protect their own interests in Africa which is to steal and export Africa's natural resources. *What France builds in Africa:* Military bases to "fight terrorism" so they can justify being in Africa while funding these same terrorists while they exploit the continent and protect their own interests.

[@dennismiller5725]

Couldn't agree more Horace!

[@marianseren9137]

I’m understanding and learning thank you so much

[@TheBalterok]

Could you not? Have you tried Tomas Sowell? He is a bigger head than this Horace fellow…

[@igpresdor4139]

As Nigerians, our armed forces can’t be allowed to fight for Paris. If you want to participate in the upcoming protests, please thumbs up

[@bobbyben6134]

We want France base all over Africa & implement Democracy & watch. All these sell out leaders French put in place will lose like Ivory Coast

[@turningpointaustralia9531]

Don't do what the Arabs done to Iraq.... United against the evil colonizers

[@kmakiable]

They already are doing it. Why Nigerian citizens are not rising against this colonial puppet.

[@khafrekhufu7259]

Majority of these idiots are puppets of the western and european colonial imperialistic countries. Every African MUST support the people of NIGER REPUBLIC to repeal the force and threat against it's country. This is absolutely not acceptable for African countries to be threatening another African country with WAR on behalf of a colonial powers to restore constitutional order which exploits African resources. YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS SHIT UP. SICKENING! ECOWAS should be disband immediately as it is working AGAINST the interest of AFRICANS. We would NOT accept the idea to remain ENSLAVE through exploitation of resources and labor. Africans MUST be willing to DIE for their countries if they want freedown. ECOWAS as an entity does NOT have any business or right telling the people of NIGER who should or shouldn't lead them. Majority of the African people are clear in understanding that we would find our path to the future without the supression and opression of the colonial power. We would not let these war mongering super power turn African into another Afghanistan state. If they desperately want the resources, they should come and kill us for it. But we AFRICANS would no longer participate in a constitutional order that oppresses us and prevent future prosperity for our people. The people of Niger are ready for ECOWAS standby millitary. Africans are fed up of the EXPLOITATION of resources and labor, poor healthcare system, poor education system, political and legal corruption, lack economic prosperity, poor infrastructure and high unemployment and political interferences and POVERTY. We are putting a STOP to it now and chattering our own path for the future. ECOWAS is working for the interest of the imperialistic powers rather than focusing on the economic sustainability of AFRICA.

[@beforeyourimmigrants8471]

You guys will fight for London . You been doing it for four hundred years!!!

[@Amatullah78]

If you don't cry in the first 8 minutes of this video question your heart. The level of cruelty is beyond any level of decency. Professor Horace your words are powerful.

[@Wedisahl]

You’re right, the inhumanity in Africa is outrageous. May God protect the people of Africa😢😢😢😢😢😢.

[@MrNeversweat]

The french have impoverished that part of the world, hopefully this is coming to an end This new generation is determined and will fight till the end and we as citizen of the world should support them.

[@JupiterWisdom1111]

Yes they have with US backing. There are 29 US military bases all over Africa.

[@obedirect5491]

Exactly.. Pan-African unity now!

[@JohnDough-p6x]

..."new generation will fight to the end?" The end of what, though?

[@faa9261]

@@JohnDough-p6xfigure it out

[@TheBalterok]

Wait until the Russians and Chinese will really come in….they will remember the French days as paradise….

[@richk320]

I am so proud that native Africans are waking up and taking back their land and pushing out the colonists.

[@rhenry7949]

when you headed back there to help to?

[@roderick2722]

@@rhenry7949 when are you heading to help Ukraine?

[@ms.pugsley]

​@@roderick2722 Zelinsky who cares about Ukraine anymore. We want our billions back. But 10% for the big guy 😅

[@spm_hcmc]

Because that has always worked out so well in the past.

[@roderick2722]

@@spm_hcmc it worked well before they let the colonizers in!

[@Stalwartandstaunch]

Wow! What an amazing and informative speech by this man! This exploitation needs to be revealed to all!!!!

[@zhyord2408]

Africa should unite, be free and wealthy. BRICS currency should replace all colonial currencies. Freedom for Africa 🌍

[@ArleeStarr-l6e]

That may be on the way. BRICS is the largest threat to imperialist/terrorist U.S. policy of Full Spectrum Dominance and its exploitative capitalist system (an ideal example is the IMF and World Bank) which is aided by its NATO poodles. Now, more than 25 nations are in line to join BRICS, including those that are suffering from imperialist/terrorist U.S. sanctions.

[@turningpointaustralia9531]

Now or never ..... forever slaves you remain if you don't unite against evil

[@LongDefiant]

But who will make our Happy Meal™ toys?!?! /S

[@ghostpiratelechuck2259]

That was Gaddafi’s plan… be careful with the things you say out loud.

[@AnkhGirl]

@@LongDefiant Make them yourself. Africans weren't born to serve the world.

[@SisHattie]

This is what I like about Amy. She lets the guets talk. She doesn't try and force them to agree with anaolgy or anyone else's analogoy. Good edition.

[@TheBalterok]

Amy would never interview Tomas Sowell. Do you know who he is? Heard about him? Read him? Have at least seen the picture?

[@VivaCatatumbo973]

​@@TheBalterokBecause thomas sowell is the black face of white 'supremacy'

[@bobbya.hameedthomas4814]

Thank G-d. We are seeing youthful vibrant leaders who put people before personal gain. May Africa rise to its rightful place on the world stage.

[@kwuzzay]

Thank you sir for telling the truth. France must definitely leave Africa.

[@iftinqeybsheadan5263]

❤❤❤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 salute Sir 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@7Louise7]

Kick out United States out of Africa too. If USA Government shits on their own African Americans, why Africa trust USA Government???

[@yaoliang1580]

You mean only France must leave,

[@kwuzzay]

@@yaoliang1580 For now, yes. others will be made to follow soon.

[@iftinqeybsheadan5263]

No only france all of them . Africa need to end colonialism and imperialism

[@jltub]

Thank for letting the man speak the truth. I noticed every other Western channel end the interview when the African journalists starts talking about the real thing.

[@teamtransition9679]

😮o 5:15 😢😢o😮😂😅😢😮😮😮p😅

[@CHIEF_420]

🙈🇺🇲

[@rochkiki5834]

You are right . They do not give opportunity to any opposing people to speak. That is how Democrat are doing in the world

[@ladybluelotus]

Exactly. It's actually infuriating. There is nearly no discussion of the people of Niger in the Western media.

[@nobiz8414]

Whew. Something is afoot and I send prayers and love to the peoples of Africa for a speedy and comlete restructure of their societies away from Western dominance and exploitation. The peoples of Africa are humans and after all this time must be self determing. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💫💫💫❤️🖤💚

[@jacobblessing4598]

We want our Africa to be Safe❤❤❤

[@thornyback]

Wishing you all the best. I am appalled by the actions of our European leaders. The do not represent the people, they guard the interests of money and elites.

[@chamberpot969]

I am totally upset by the behaviour of Western governments.

[@alomo2000]

We need to take our Africa back from the two meger thieves, U.S and France!!

[@carollynmwamba7413]

Wao.

[@thelastaustralian7583]

Australia has been devastated ecologically over the last Sixty years . Raped of it once immence natural resources . And left in generational unpayable debt .Within a social system that is also spiraling out of control and is seriously decaying. While Tens of millions of third World Migrants have Flooded in to put the destruction in an unstoppable process. Generations of traitors, foreign agent and their 'Milgram muppets. Have and are driving future generations into oblivion ...heavy mind control is ongoing ...over

[@aaze1492]

One of the best piece of interview Thanks to you Professor for shining the light on reality on the ground

[@smartmindzproduction2038]

I never knew this man but when I listened to him today I realized that his accent is close to mine. Checked his nationality and we both 🇯🇲.. respect 🙏 The message was well informative and accurate

[@mosespeace8786]

Unknown to many in the West and Africa that Niger host the largest uranium deposit in Africa, also have Gold and platinum, shared strategic location bordering eight countries including Nigeria, Libya, Mali, Burkina Faso and Chad to name but a few. Any military intervention by ECOWAS, France & the United states is futile and will lead to millions fleeing to Europe a situation reminiscing after the overthrow of America lead intervention in Libya in 2011.

[@sonjafowler937]

As an American I find hope for us all in the fact that Africa is determined to preserve their own culture. Politically, I wondered as a child why Africans are so poor. Now, as an adult, I understand the colonization by France, corrupt leadership and the duplicitous strong arming b 26:08 y my country. God speed to African people and prayers that you can take your continent and countries back. Peace.

[@messire9837]

cultureS. There are thousands of them.

[@SappaDavid]

Their poor because of USA stilling all what they have and then pretending to care about them Africa’s problem is on The 👉🏿Western 👈🏿

[@clementphilibeaux3591]

France doesn't have any big mining companies ... anyway, most of the time, when you look at the capital, it's still in the hands of american interests ... I can't wait for France to stop spending money to make multinationals happy, because they only like to pay taxes in tax havens ...

[@lordcharfield4529]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Kamfrenchie]

It has nothing to do with France.

[@riotgirl40]

Thank you for telling the Truth! ❤

[@davidgutkin8074]

Thank god for your reporting. This proves we are entering a new phase of history in American politics.

[@AngeloDSouza]

It will not be long before the diaspora of African descent will regain their pride and hope for their Mother land, and put their shoulder to the wheel to make Africa Great!! Best Athletes in the World! And soon some of the best intellectuals!!

[@aprilyoung537]

Mr. Horace Campbell speaks out for straight from core of all Africans hearts👍👍👏👏👏👏!

[@eltonlewis4979]

well said.................. it is up to us black people to ensure that all western influence are removed from africa, we will fight and die for what is rightfully ours

[@taq1238]

They took our ancestors out of Africa, but at our core, we are Africans, and our motherland is still near and dear to our hearts. 🇯🇲

[@barrysanders7017]

​@@taq1238Ireeee!

[@salimi.sheriff7608]

This is the best of the best of Geopolitical games analysis I’ve ever been educated about! Thanks to this excellent Channel for hosting such a fantastic discussion and thanks for hosting such a guru who is not only pragmatic but also knowledgeable and compassionate to the community of depressed people in Africa

[@CashSache]

Excellent analysis. Thanks to Democracy Now.

[@yollieglatfelter5856]

It depends what type of Democracy Radical socialism Dem asking for Democracy Biden would like to end up the American Democracy instead he wanted the Stalin Democracy or Marxism-Democracy

[@andromadaus]

Been watching her longtime off & on.She is a genuine anchor,not a 🗣️, a humble captain harnessing the wind sailing this *ship. ⛵*As real as it gets news at this present moment in time.

[@ingrammcginty7475]

We must hear much more from this man and his knowledge of US and French activity in Africa Horace Cambell keep talking!

[@carollynmwamba7413]

Thanks Dr Cambell

[@so9487]

Horace Campbell is intellectually dishonest or just plain stupid. It suits him to live in a free and democratic America while encouraging military coups and dictatorships in African countries. The establishment of US military outposts in the Sahel region is intended to educate the local army to combat Isis, Al-Qaeda, and Boko Haram, which have been active in the region, causing a humanitarian refugee crisis that has forced millions of people to escape their homes. Boko Haram invaded a school in Northern Nigeria a few years ago and seized hundreds of girls. The whereabouts of the majority of those girls are still unknown some years later. A couple of them recently escaped while carrying babies.

[@JeanDeaux-uj5cg]

I wouldn't. He's getting his facts from ABC and Fox news

[@UnderTheSameSun693]

​​@@JeanDeaux-uj5cgHe's getting his facts from being African in Africa. Dafuq? Dumb ass😂

[@maria610421]

We need a United States of Africa.

[@pollyester6639]

As a child I was fascinated why Africa was poor. I always thought it was corrupt leaders or military warlords. Some of this was true. Time Africa stood for itself. Get on with it. Recall your talents in other land, bring about democracy, shore up law and order, find customers for your assets. But equally no foreign aid, no asylum. I hope the best for the west African countries. I hope this young leader is peaceful and hands democracy back in time but military leaders don’t have a great track record.

[@dlfields8429]

Speak truth to power brother Horace Campbell 💪🏿

[@ilhamdahir9915]

it was a great speech well done sir GOD bless him

[@BoycottChinaa]

He seems to be taking Beijjng cash to spout that..

[@Gh-jo1sr]

​@@BoycottChinaanobody needs to be bought off to know not to trust western white governments. Especially Africans worldwide.

[@yollieglatfelter5856]

​@@BoycottChinaaHe probably hasn't aware of CCP worlds most polluted country linked w UN STEALTH ASSAULT on AMERICA'S LIBERTY and SOVEREIGNTY secretly established the Totalitarian Tyrannical Socialist One World Order linked to World Economic Forum

[@solomonKachi7000]

@@BoycottChinaa Why is it that US can use China to to build all their goods at a cheap price and then no one else can work with China? That seems rigged

[@tommyt8765]

WoW! Thank you for this. Horace Campbell sums it up directly in terms of African interests - not in terms of the interests of the collective West. A united Africa has always been anathema to Western interests in Africa. In an multipolar world (coming soon!) an African block (that only operates in accord with the interests of African people) could be a global powerhouse! Three cheers for the good guys and gals! Peace and reconstruction - a slogan for all of Africa.

[@kissoonkissoon1355]

Beautifully presented professor! Hope a lot of us now have a clear understanding of what is happening in Niger and by extension Africa and most importantly the dirty role of the US , France , NATO and the EU. We hail the struggles of the heroic African peoples against colonialism, neocolonialism and imperialism for liberation, freedom , sovereignty and self determination.

[@Neema150]

Thanks, Democracy Now, for shining light on what is happening in West Africa for Americans who, unfortunately, are cut off from the rest of the world because of mainstream media.❤

[@kesart8378]

The fault cannot be placed in the majority at the feet of the default villain of "the mainstream media," for too many Americans have a cloistered mentality with too many citizens intellectually incurious about anything political outside of America's borders--and too many are indifferent to political developments in the states itself.

[@CHIEF_420]

🙈🇺🇲

[@obedirect5491]

DemNow better than MSM but still question what DN does/does not discuss.

[@marcusweeding5233]

get rid of that corrupt BIDEN admin US will be ok!

[@bettyangel7009]

Call a spade a spade, you don’t have to wait for somebody to tell your story. It has nothing to do with media but everything to do with corrupt and misguided leaders.

[@laurengin4581]

Horace Cambell was a great segment. pure truth.

[@angelozue7925]

I’m African and I love and respect this professor for calling it exactly as it is. I definitely like how he is able to break it down for non- Africans to understand exactly what’s going on in the continent .

[@TheBalterok]

You are African and you have no idea of what other African, Tomas Sowell is saying.

[@grzegorzzak1109]

Its smart to try and look at major events from a wider perspective, not just oir own. I'm affraid colonial history of African is clouding your judgement.

[@johnhughes979]

America for the first time in 35 years is handling foreign policy like a champ. Two strong white supremacy nations in Europe are slinging it out. China will hold its powder dry regarding Taiwan.

[@freemosgroup.studioproduction]

A true prof well spoken

[@johnhughes979]

Africa has so much mineral wealth, not to mention rare earths, essential for evehicles. US and France keep the nations off balance and reap the rewards. When Africa is able to act as a single unit they will be able to thrwart these attempts to destabilize governments and politics.

[@terrimitchell8767]

Horace Campbell is a peaceful warrior and we as US citizens need to help the African nations with their emancipation from Western terrorism!!!

[@yaoliang1580]

If this new nationalist leader in Niger can hold on to his principles n resist the massive bribery offered to him by the neocon Nuland to continue n allow his own country's resources to be plundered by those western imperialist, then this coup in Niger could signal the beginning of the end of western imperialism in Africa

[@waynereid3718]

A country so rich yet the citizens are hungry

[@iftinqeybsheadan5263]

You want to help Africa what you talking about what for? 😆😆😆

[@stanleycarter303]

​@@waynereid3718you and those agreeing with you either don't know the brutal, inhumane history of colonialism as well as the continued political, economic stresses put on those countries in Africa! So industrialists can continue to rape the countries of their natural resources with little or no recompense! Or, what I believe, you all just don't care!

[@taq1238]

​@@iftinqeybsheadan5263You'll see why in time to come.

[@GeorgiosMichalopoulos]

This was fantastic! Thank you for spreading truth.

[@Genocide2024]

Very good analysis.

[@arnaulddolfi20]

Congratulations to Horace Campbell ! A true Panafrican and a man of speech ! respect to this GREAT Gentleman !

[@Facts-Over-Feelings]

AND THEY WONDER WHY NORTH KOREA DOES WHAT IT DOES..

[@greentaraspace4725]

Powerful interview and voice for Africa ! thank you so much for carrying this forward...

[@yaregalxewdu4561]

Time for the making of brave ,brilliant and heroic leaders in whole African continent

[@seahog1911]

Time for Africa to do that themselves and the U.S to leave.

[@barryjameson3113]

What?? Blacks were given control of South Africa, became completely racist passing laws to take proprty from Whites and now South Africa is in ruins. Is there any question it was better off without Black rule? Even America put a so-called Black in power and more wars were commenced than ever, while the idiot received a Nobel Prize for peace and dumbass Americans swooned with pride. What a joke!

[@rl3383]

This is hotoric the unification of Africa full support NYC USA

[@senikau78]

Africa Unite! Soon you will be called USA=UNITED STATES of AFRICA!

[@barrywong4327]

The ugly colonial and imperial policies from the US and France are clear as day. Mr Campbell spells it all out for all to see/hear. Yes, expels all French and American military, governmental personnel from Niger. It is time for African nations minus those western vassals to speak up and act boldly to support Niger. Your collective destiny is at stake. Nobody, not Russia, not China can do this for you. It’s up to you, Africa!!

[@alimohammadi6869]

Power to the people of Niger 🇳🇪 Africa will not see peace for as long as usa French and British are in Africa

[@TheBalterok]

Do they know what to do with it?

[@AnAn___]

Do you support Wagner group partly managing Niger for a few decades without freedom and democracy while Niger focuses on rapid socio-economic development?

[@alimohammadi6869]

@@TheBalterok guess we just have to wait and see

[@TheBalterok]

@@alimohammadi6869 I missed something - is there anything going on now that didn't happen before? anything different or new? if not, then it would be waiting for history to repeat itself.

[@FBA.TonYahu6704]

​​@@TheBalterokChina and Russia are new to the conflict.

[@veroniquendri1234]

Thank you Professor for being so honest with what is really happening in our beautiful Africa ❤❤❤

[@samsonneserab9282]

Thank you by telling the truth. We wanted to see free Africa. Concerned to all the block nation, even the black Americans, black Jamaicans all of you.

[@rhondahankins4026]

And yes I agree, France as well as US needs to let other countries be their own.

[@fouzifouzi3393]

Other countries nk need to ask that, but they will show the West to mind their business if they don't follow the international ethics and morals.

[@zeeone4492]

That's not the Berlin Conference was about

[@yolandamarks6819]

Loved the interview, absolutely answered some pertinent questions. Thanks to you both.

[@Give_Peace_a_Chance123]

An amazing interview with this brilliant open-minded professor. Thank you very much. I really enjoyed it and learnt so much, and being Irish 🇮🇪 having lived and worked in th health and teaching communitys for some years in Zambia 🇿🇲 and Nigeria 🇳🇬 my heart goes out to anyone taken over by these rich colonisers.

[@dave-kr6sc]

I'm Irish and we're the richest country in the EU and richer than the UK what are you on about

[@msb778]

​@@dave-kr6scit's look he perfectly knows what he writes and people perfectly understand what he means but u r ignorent to understand it

[@dave-kr6sc]

@@msb778 I understand colonisers full well and what those bastards are like and what they do to hold on to power in a country that doesn't belong to them ... However I also don't bitch cry and turn to socialism or communism it doesn't work ! And only leaves tyrannical gangsters in power who are 10x worse than the people who colonised you in the first place

[@realMaverickBuckley]

​@@msb778 Nooo he's quite rightly pointing out that the Irish are the Kings of the EU. Americas corporate tax free zone. Where the wages are double what they are in its neighbouring UK.

[@joyceesinam-e3c]

​@dave-kr6sc you clearly didn't understand and read what @Tommy wrote

[@terryheadley8532]

Amy, I expect beter from you ... France is not former coloniser it is a coloniser...you misleadig you audience .... France never leave Africa.

[@rexona1178]

As an African from this region, i would say that Horace Campbell is a very objective person and is speaking the truth. It is such truth that will solve these problems and not lies and fraud.

[@SlytherinShark888]

As a black American descendent of enslaved peoples, I can’t put into words how much it filled my spirit to hear this professor tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but. What else is there to say? Europe and the West is imploding under the weight of their own contradictions. The landscape is quickly shifting and they’re clinging to the last power they have, their original playbook: violence. Despite all of their efforts, BRICS is rising, and we all know that as soon as the global majority creates solidarity European hegemony will end. I’m ready. 💅🏿

[@DirkusTurkess]

Just curious , do you know the history of Liberia? What "black Americans descendent of enslaved peoples" did to the native Africans.

[@njokua4]

"Europe and the West is imploding under the weight of their own contradictions. The landscape is quickly shifting and they’re clinging to the last power they have, their original playbook: violence." beautifully and poignantly written Am I allowed to copy that?

[@SlytherinShark888]

Yep. @@njokua4

[@michelleobi9046]

@thehooten the finger painting emoji at the end had me creased, well said.

[@sonitawong7993]

How did the Americans of descendants of enslaved people become slaves in America???

[@Ilovestb]

I learnt so much from this episode. Thank you Sir…and thanks to Democracy Now….

[@maggieedwards3951]

Sir Horace Campbell thank you for the information update and truth .

[@Thenewvoice-pc5re]

The actions of these individuals resemble a non-violent power takeover. While it might initially appear detrimental to democracy, one must consider the country's geopolitical and post-colonial context. The ousted leader acted as an enabler for the ongoing subjugation of the Nigerien population, withholding the advantages of their rich natural resources from them and maintaining a reliance on external aid, which is known to lack long-term benefits. It's disheartening to see African nations imposing harsh sanctions on their brethren to appease Western powers. The younger generation of Africans must mobilize and champion sustainable change, positioning Africa as a rising global force

[@christinaulibarri4777]

Thank you Ms. Goodman and Democracy Now for your work and commentary.

[@marcellinadjoumane1923]

Make a French Version of this interview Please! Needs to be shared across all francophone Africa. I can help!

[@shawnosborne163]

100 thumbs up to this gentel man . Thanks for tearing the US, France and grim reaper Vicky those new assholes.

[@terryheadley8532]

Africa command created by OBAMA.... thank t prof for your deep insight on what is going on in Africa... Horrace has always produce

[@kasperkat2004]

This is extremely informative to me and the guest and all of the speakers are incredible. I was shocked when I learned that we had a drone base in Niger that we in the United States, are hardly ever aware of. The United States and France should leave and not be involved in clandestine activities there.

[@johnpurdie3281]

This man talks a lot of sense, you should have more people like him on your show

[@obedirect5491]

💯

[@GinaBigblackdog-tt3ot]

He is a professor for a reason.

[@davidhinds9816]

This was an incredible interview the man a very competent speaker and knows what he is talking about.

[@ambition112]

0:00: 🌍 West African leaders meet to discuss next steps after military coup in Niger. 4:36: 🌍 France's exploitation of mineral resources in West Africa and support for terrorist groups. 9:17: ✊ The speaker criticizes France and the United States for their military presence in Africa and calls for their removal and support for peace and reconstruction. 14:34: 🌍 The leader of Burkina Faso criticizes neocolonialism and poverty in Africa, while expressing hope for better relationships and development. 19:03: 🌍 The African people are calling for African unification, self-determination, and an African currency to prevent the outflow of resources to Western countries. 23:30: 🌍 The United States is coercing African countries to support its agenda in Ukraine and challenging China, while the African people want peace, reconstruction, and resources to fight climate change. Recap by Tammy AI

[@runloow2202]

Waaw! what a great African intellectual standing up for motherland Africa! Horace Campbell. We have got in him the way forward for the continent. Likewise what an orator & patriot is the young military coupe leader of Burina Faso Ibrahim Traore is! It is not a coincident! Africa is on its way to stand up, not only for Africa but also for the progressive world

[@Xilla-posseLgendary]

what progressive world, are you stupid, just for Africa

[@VonGoldfinger]

He’s Jamaican 😂

[@patrellabell1575]

UN is for the Europeans nation. WHO is for the Europeans nation. CDC is for the Europeans affairs. ICC is for the Europeans nation. G20 is for Europeans affairs. Ect..

[@williamrolle3145]

This gentleman Mr. Horace Campbell is the most perfect and EXCELLENT example of true patriotism.

[@Juan-ud3if]

The West should Prove to the World that they're not Brutes, Let the Poor Countries Progress in Peace.

[@arubuolaebenezer9986]

They are, they just didn't want to face the consequence or backlash.

[@jrushing1972]

I totally agree, as a US citizen, we have too many problems of our own to be worried about these 3rd world countries. It's time to pull everyone out, stop all aid, both financially and military and straighten ourselves out. It's past time to do this..

[@seahog1911]

@@jrushing1972We give Niger 100 million a year to occupy the drone base. The African leaders are not innocent in allowing the West into their countries. It is better for everyone to leave and allow African countries to run their countries as they see.

[@mrsj6114]

​@jrushing1972 Point of correction, the thieves are the third world because without stealing, they wouldn't be nothing. Africans are ready to rise to these bullies and we will see who the real third world is

[@mrsj6114]

Africa has never been poor. The land is rich, the people are rich but the hyenas won't leave us alone!

[@millicentgyimah6749]

We are still in slavery, no peace for Africa, what a shame.😢😢😢😢 taken our ancestors and now our minerals are the slaves,even the stones of Africa. What a great continent being torn apart. 😢😢😢

[@obedirect5491]

Imperialists have raped Africa of its resources for centuries. the UK USA France Belgium Dutch.

[@Nikkinoonie]

The story is not about them being torn apart but pulling together and finally taking stand . They’re saying No More ‼️

[@sssssnake222]

You mean the ancestors that you sold and built an empire out of?

[@sssssnake222]

In all cases, they were sold, not stolen. How would you feel if you bought a case of beer, and then somebody told you that you stole it?

[@PROGRESS4eva]

@@sssssnake222 noo the empires y'all invade, kidnapped, raped and murdered...try again 🤡

[@wrsmiriam]

One thing the whole world needs to know is if leaders lead according to God's order nothing can ever shake them. This world is not our final destination. Fighting for positions only lead to people putting their focus on the passing things forgetting to prepare for the final destination for our souls. We need to ask God for intervention and wisdom knowledge and understanding. Our own strength is not enough.

[@GiantSlayer-rr1vu]

This is always a powerful interview. I have been watching Democracy Now for years. Prof. Campbell has enlightened my eyes further to see what is actually going on in the African Region. Thank you as always.

[@barbarajames7878]

Horace Campbell is my grandfather niece son so he's my cousin we are so proud of you aka Delroy 🇯🇲

[@chuletaization]

This is the first episode of DN I have watched in 2 years. Amy's full embrace of the Russiagate hoax has forever tarnished the site for me.

[@MrGolov-te5eb]

@@chuletaizationI stopped watching since their coverage on war in Syria.

[@fabienfosung4845]

I wish President Biden and his office is listening to this absolute reality from Campbell. I agree 💯. As an African, I confirm this

[@Paradoxisthefingerprintofgod]

See above for classic paid shill. PAID SHILLS. I despise Americans that talk about foreign relations when they know nothing about those country's current state operations especially Military. I cannot believe you allow commentary like this. It's completely erodes governing. What a dumb set-up. Terrible. My family ran two of them. He is shilling for Russia for money. Another souless husk of a human being.

[@JupiterWisdom1111]

The Biden administration knows everything that is going on in Africa. They are the main culprits, France could not exploit Africa without US approval.

[@cherylleggins6600]

Biden is not listening to the American people what makes you think he will listen to what other people are saying.

[@bettyangel7009]

President Biden is the same one that called Tinubu to congratulate him despite all the cry of Nigerians about a flawed and stolen election.

[@edwardsewell8366]

Fabienfo.. Mr Campbell is walking in his fellow Jamaican footstep , the late great Marcus Garvey. Rise up ye might nation "

[@JonathanKusangaya-yx5tz]

This man knows what he is saying.This is the truth about Africa.

[@MrKAK74]

Thank you M CAMPBELL. This has to be heard. FRANCE remains the problem, in the whole subregion. What is the US ' interest in providing assistance and logistics to FRANCE in NIGER and MALI? Is there a return somewhere else?

[@papaejima1236]

Partners in crime against Africa.They're doing Steal and share Africa resources.But God judgement have started.

[@davidabby34]

What Im seeing, dont have all info, but it looks like the continent may be forced to unite, like what Momar Ghadafi was trying to do. In America, the PEOPLE do not support nazis and dont want war.

[@leonardmaganga9921]

Professor Campbell has always been a brilliant scholar since the 1980s when he taught me at the University of Dar es Salaam.

[@rialkhalitobindia1905]

Thank you professor for having put the finger at the right place.

[@patrickmurunga4820]

The solution of ECoWAs Is to respect the voice of the Níger pple AND draw out economic plan that Will block french from mining

[@ianbeddowes5362]

ECOWAS is a colection of corrupt wetsrn running dogs.

[@jMoneYendjock7095]

Great! Thanks a lot both of you for this analyse of the situation of Africa.

[@maitreya1906]

The US talks a good talk about the importance of democracy, but their behavior is anything but. It's really sad. Greetings from Nairobi

[@MarkoMijatovic-ws9dv]

Hola bruder gracias we love menshe King Africa trow up okupator French and English dictator put in 🕳️ trash,We love Africa bruder sista, East Europe 🌍❤

[@nob.s.top5comparablesb370]

Bingo! Glad you came to this conclusion and our brothers and sisters in Africa are starting to realize this too. America does not even care about its own citizens much less the citizens of other countries. Those of us in North America, know that too well.

[@MikeHunt-hm6bo]

Just found this Channel Today! Keep up the GREAT WORK!!!

[@celsobarros2229]

May God bless and protect this young man, who is asking the right questions.

[@godsaidiamxx2376]

Democracy Now is really becoming the true voice of the people around the world 🌍 Great 👍 job ♥️🇺🇸

[@lolazal1]

Democracy Now is a puppet show.

[@lolazal1]

Democracy Now is a puppet show.

[@72marshflower15]

It varies. They’re pretty good compared to US MSM, however, Democracy Now has links to “Endowment for Democracy”, a CIA front, and as such, Democracy Now, under the narration of Amy here, has spun a false narrative against Iran and Russia.. She’s hardly reporting the facts about Nigeria. She did throw Julian Assange under the buss to begin with..

[@capoislamort100]

They’ve been doing this for years.

[@markotik5598]

Becoming? Most of their listeners have been doing so for years.

[@texasray5237]

I'm American but I support the struggle of the African people to throw off the oppression of the colonialist/imperialist powers who have oppressed them for centuries. Slava Africa

[@72marshflower15]

It’s been the U.S. all along. 400 military interventions since 1776..

[@The13thRonin]

Maybe you should go there if you really 'support' them. But we both know you won't. You just want the social credit for lying.

[@FBA.TonYahu6704]

America would crumble to pieces if black people went back to Africa.

[@sabin97]

@@72marshflower15 exactly. usakistan has been the main colonizer of america after the rest of the europeans left us.

[@72marshflower15]

@@sabin97 ~ I sometimes call the U.S. “dumbfuckistan”, but I’ll leave that option up to your discretion.

[@nefigaha]

Every American needs to watch this segment and believe it

[@billquest5923]

And what will be done after they've watched it, nothing, because Americans are slaves, they have no say, pitiful sheep

[@MrDXRamirez]

Militaries in countries in Africa are not as strong as western capitalist countries make them out to be, to the contrary, they are weak militaries but what they are they represent the only organized social structure of the exploited mass of people in Africa. The terrorists and colonists are foreign elements unwanted by a majority of people harmed by their presence in Africa. The raw material of Africa has and continues to be extracted by colonists is the real story uncovered by the military coup is in the eyes of Nigerians a bold step toward freedom from French and American colonialism and capitalism.

[@firstblessings8777]

African military is quite the opposite of what you are saying. African military was heavily relied upon to free the west from becoming nazi colonies in the two European wars. Furthermore, we have seen instances of altercations, on equal pedestal, between armies of developing nations and so called developing nations, for example Somalia "Black Hawk Down". The west has weak armies and often rely on attacking as a group isolated entities in order to win their battles. But when faced with a formidable United army, they scampered. Look at how easily the west got beaten in Vietnam, North Korea, and Afghanistan. If the west launches an attack on the coalition of west African governments that are standing up with Niger, without their west African puppets, then mark my words, the US together and its allies will get worse than Vietnam, irrespective of technology. They say "seeing is believing" so they can always try and see. Even the US is reluctant getting into this fight and drags its feet behind its diplomatic posture.

[@MrDXRamirez]

My comments are generally directed to chip away at the fear mongering in the news, a counter weight, to the mass psychological repression in the news the American audience are subjected. But I would throw this theory at you about why the US is reluctant to engage...it is because Americans will oppose a war if they see their kids coming home in caskets which is why the news never show the deceased and 2., the Pentagon officials pledge to have others do the fighting for the US. As more and more are reluctant to exchange raw material for weapons and US training that plan falls apart@@firstblessings8777

[@Kamfrenchie]

@@firstblessings8777 So many things wrong with what you wrote. Black hawk down resulted in many more casualties for the insurgents than the US army, it's just that this wasn't even good enough for the USA. Vietnam wasn't easy for anyone. North Korea was hardly easy either, it took massive amounts of chinese troops and casualties. As for A-stan, it is mountaineous and hard to keep control of.

[@firstblessings8777]

@Kamfrenchie Everything you wrote, not one, I repeat, not one counteracted any points I made, even though you had to pepper and salt the real accounts to suit your own taste lol!

[@Kamfrenchie]

@@firstblessings8777 I did actually, you made a very bad attempt at simplification of various conflicts. the idea that western armies are just weak is rather ludicrous, given that Mali couldn't defend itself against jihadis, and it took an expeditionary force of approx 5000 french troops to retake the towns. That's not because africans make bad soldiers, mind you, it has more to do with a lot of corruption and stealing by malian officers, and that happens in other countries

[@jmt9000-k4k]

Thank-you for your interviewing and for allowing your guest to speak without interruption 😊🤩💫

[@horizonafrica6517]

It’s so great to know that someone is talking about this in English for Americans to understand what’s really going on in Africa. Everyone just google the colonial agreements between France and our countries, you will understand everything. Because of these agreements, France think it own French speaking countries . They even forbid our countries to exploit some mines like in Mali because they want to keep that as reserve for themselves. Thank God the malien new gouvernement denounced these agreements,we just need our own money.

[@marcustraore545]

Wow! Brilliant interview Professor Campbell! Yea, say it as it is! Respect! It’s a pleasure to see someone states facts and tell nothing but the truth. This is what the world needs to hear. We want real journalism with objectivity, not big schemes and lies in a manipulative way. Thank you for putting this out there for all to see!

[@elleiseepynomore]

I love democracy now. This is one of the least biased news sources period.

[@TheBalterok]

Probably the most biased. Most disguised. They are the front for the real elite, working their way through by using collectivism. They unite, then instill their leaders, then plunder by proxy, the African leaders. This is what they’ve done in Rhodesia and South Africa, now compete disasters.

[@albertansah1373]

China 🇨🇳 is developing Africa with massive investments schools 🏫 hospitals and other infrastructures needed in Africa.???.😮😢😅😮😢.????.

[@thomsonmwakyanjala7536]

Greetings Professor Horace Campbell. I have always respected your political expertise since the time you were our Political Science Lecturer at the University of DaresSalaam in Tanzania.