Gravitas Plus: Niger Coup: Who is the real culprit? | Is Africa headed for war? | WION

Niger's government has fallen. The Presidential Guard has taken over. What explains their actions? Are there vested interests? Is Niger about to become the turf for another proxy war? Molly Gambhir explains on Gravitas Plus.
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[@certifiedg7927]

Saying Niger is a strong ally to France is like saying the relationship that exists between a tiger and a buffalo is mutually beneficial to both animals 😅

[@aduandyassin1520]

So true 😂

[@Agoateeman]

Over the years France has provided plenty of aid and money and investments in Niger. So yes, an ally of sorts.

[@lakshmanansubramanian2956]

​@@AgoateemanFrance didn't do plenty of aid. We also know what is happened france take uranium 75 percentage from their niger and then gold also taken from them. U tell plenty of aid OMG

[@kenneth8510]

@@Agoateeman you meant to say France provided crumbs to Niger in return for looting their national resources? This aid thing is another weapon used against the people of Africa to cover up the huge exploitation carried out against them. Africa has all the resources they need, they don't need bread crumbs disguised as aid from Europe and America which almost always comes with strings attached. They should be treated as equal partners in business for them to rise up and sustain themselves, instead of having these one sided transactions that benefit the west more than the people of Africa.

[@petarpetra8507]

@@Agoateeman😂😂😂😂😂mamicu ti

[@myblackcoffee5055]

African leaders need to stand together. Stop fighting against each other

[@Tigerex966]

You forgot about France colonization slavery exploitation for hundreds of years threats sanctions and resource exploitation. Ethnicity is a big issue for France so they made sure to put puppets in power.

[@owenb8636]

That's what they're doing by opposing a coup lol

[@hocuspocus6621]

They are standing together by stopping coups - triggered by the Russians.

[@cliftoneldridge9167]

Divide and conquer 🤔 who wins the people of Africa loses

[@Cavebabyberserker]

​@@owenb8636Yes. Every single black nation on planet earth 🌏 is with the coup. Only buck 🦌 dancing 🕺 N's with the ER are against it. Cause they love thier slave masters

[@dadmezz4024]

Love to see how Africa has been exploited from 1700s through to 1950s. Every country has a right to sovereignty.

[@femz6438]

1700s to 2023!!! get your facts straight, that's why Niger had to kick out their "democratically" elected president and France are blowing gaskett as a result. How can a country with Uranium's and other natural resources be so broke

[@ermias4014]

WHAT IS TO LOVE ABOUT THIS????

[@PL-qs1ig]

Why Ukraine coup in 2014 was supported by the west while Niger is not? So hypocrite!! Let’s fight for your own independence. 14 African countries.why you r so still under poverty while ypu have much natural resources. Dont let France and the west take anything from you.

[@keshi5541]

@@ermias4014 They are being sarcastic. Did you read the part where they said that every country has the right to sovereignty.

[@ermias4014]

@keshi5541 Thanks, but the second sentence doesn't relate or support the first one. Where is the sarcasm.

[@igodohealth9884]

I suggest that you do some research on Niger's coup, including its uranium, gold and natural gas angle, so your audience get the true understanding.

[@chawanangwamkandawire5850]

It's deliberate, they don't want people to know the truth.

[@aarondammi8822]

Lol u see how she said france invested in d economy 😂

[@charity6275]

I thought I was d only one that noticed that, they are trying to be blind to the truth.

[@jardosipox1470]

I think it would be interesting to explore who owns this news agency and all would be much clearer.

[@vokuc]

Like can you imagine the shallow reporting, with terrible choice of words like "Ally". Just disappointed with Gravitas.

[@iniesta1057]

WAR IN AFRICA IS A MULTI BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY...WHICH BENEFITS THOSE EXPLOITING ITS RESOURCES OUR LEADERS SHOULD NOT ALLOW TO BE PUPPETS OF OTHERS RATHER THEY SHOULD UNITE AND MAKE GOOD USE OF THE ABUNDANT RESOURCES IN THEIR COUNTRIES TO HELP THE CITIZENS

[@constancymulenga9358]

I always say this

[@JD-te6vm]

Trillion*

[@sgarapo]

Africa is not at war with anyone except itself. But the war is mostly against it's own corrupt leaders.

[@nouscratos5484]

I agree 100%. Reason #1 Niger is Uranium ritch - Russia does not need Niger's Uranium, and if she would, she would fairly pay Niger for it. But there are 2 countries that are desperate for it - France and the USA. and they don't want to pay fairly for it, and they both could only get Uranium from Russia or Niger. And they don't want to be dependent on the Russian resources. If they make the country more unstable, and blame Russia for the coup - even better. They could extract the Uranium for free. Only idiots explain things ideologically. Find a resource idiots! Cui bono?

[@zubairazubairfunny_african8058]

🎉

[@kujoadzakpa5718]

None of what she mentioned was the real reason for the coup in Niger and I really don't expect her to get it right

[@maxromy5018]

exactly she talking bullshit

[@janvandermeer6159]

Oh, well, we are listening...

[@elvisnkecho8171]

She was boring . The military guys are heroes

[@gemcommunityorg]

She's Indian of course she will back white people they r her God's, Hindus pray to white gods what do u expect

[@bravewarrior1218]

@Kujo What is the right reason? Can you Pls enlightened us!

[@thegenerals8437]

It's easy to make speculation about happenings in other countries when you know close to nothing about the true story

[@LanreCodes]

Exactly

[@Thewiseman91]

Thank you.

[@MSDGroup-ez6zk]

that's how a hoax is made.

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

That's why it's good to study geopolitics so a person knows who's right or wrong in a possible war. Time to study their history. I know I will .

[@MSDGroup-ez6zk]

@@kennymichaelalanya7134 simple way is if a system corrupts, a new system will replace it like colonialism a long long time ago that is practised again by the same group who did colonialism a long time ago.

[@Malik28227]

The fact that she asked, who fault is it, lets me know the team she is on, what's wrong with people wanting to be free from their slave master?

[@zeltron-qk2iu]

Obviously it has to be faulf of politicians in order for military to take over

[@Biloxiblues77]

When sheep ask the wolf to run the show. 😂

[@clinteastwood9195]

​@@Biloxiblues77 Yeah so far tigers and lions had promised to protect the sheep, only to massacre them. Now the sheep are looking for help elsewhere.

[@empororkante1160]

​@@clinteastwood9195always looking for help😂 poor africans lol

[@VickySamuels92]

Suddenly everybody cares about the POOR, STARVATION, etc.

[@cinattra]

The US and France have been involved in Niger for years and so have Niger's nation neighbors.

[@Cavebabyberserker]

😂😂😂😂😂 They scared now 😱

[@robdahobbit1418]

Only because their is Gold and Uranium at the centre of it. France claims ownership of these 2 assets hence why they have threatened strikes against Niger. But the assets truly belong to the Niger people.

[@oveidasinclair982]

No one cares about Africa, now, in the past, or in the future, why do you thing Libya South Africa and Rhodesia were eliminated as successful self sustaining countries back in the 80's and 2000's. They forced the White Africans from power in South Africa and Rhodesia, then played on tribal rivalries in Libya, now NOTHING in Africa works.

[@jamilayusuf.BR01]

This Channel is always putting out the wrong information and political analysis to the general public

[@osaobomhenefoghe8967]

Yes. This lady does warped analysis with a straight face Everytime...

[@AthenaRenee1]

It's racism

[@etiwaxventure3696]

The main reason of the coup de in west Africa is failure of the elected presidents to deliver in terms of SECURITY, EDUCATION, HEALTH, INFRASTRUCTURE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT and they refused to resign or give chance for someone who can get the job done properly and some of the west African presidents came into power illegitimately

[@MSDGroup-ez6zk]

because he was the USA puppet like Afghanistan presidents did too when the USA was there. So did Haiti too.

[@sauron55]

Every arab president is choosen by nato and usa to exploit the country and take advantage of its resources for the good of nato and usa. It is time to overthrow these puppets and stand for ones nation and prosperity.

[@ZakariAdamu_]

Example of such presidents?

[@abrahamtitus2919]

​@@ZakariAdamu_Buhari,Tinubu etc

[@TrollBot.]

There also their to steal your resources lets be real!

[@onetruekeeper]

Greed is behind all wars.

[@beejsplacegamesloungelagos5157]

Greed is behind democracy in Africa

[@mannyzm]

Why haven't you mentioned anything about neo colonism? Why can't these countries just be left alone. Why does Africa always have a western hand?

[@mauritsvanoranje6725]

7th coup in three years, and you think they aren't being left alone? What great colonial force must France have in Africa for this to be allowed to happen

[@BassReeves600]

Man like a lot of African nations call and ask the western countries for help all the time!

[@siriusakari6729]

A lot of African countries? Please give us some examples.

[@TheKofinyarko]

​@@BassReeves600which nations

[@berachepsikor]

IMF & World Bank are the bodies used to debt trap countries in order to get resources.. foreign intelligence agencies then instigate instability sothat foreign troops come under the pretext of peace keeping whilst stealing resources in the confusion.. they then install a puppet regime to keep the machine running.

[@kelvinking4022]

Democracy where USA, France, Russia are looking minerals resources at the expense of the peoples?

[@MSDGroup-ez6zk]

yup democracy at the end only a tool for the richest people on earth called globalists.

[@user-xy5hl1hx4b]

Россию рядом с США и Францией не ставьте , ей противно быть с сатанистами в одном ряду!

[@clinteastwood9195]

Other than conveniently leaving aside the real reason for the recent spate of coup d'etats in Africa, she did a good job of carrying water for the West. It was interesting to note that while she named the countries where the coup d'etats took place, she omitted the coup d'etat in Tchad, which is a coup d'etat in favour of France. Good English does not mean good journalism. Do not think people are stupid. In many African countries, the level of geopolitical awareness is very high. They may be poor, but they are not stupid. They will no more automatically listen to old feckless puppet politicians. When the right conditions occur no one will be able to hold this generation of africans back. That is what they are after and they have nothing more to lose in this pursuit.

[@thealienwatcher540]

She's very right Democracy in most African countries are based on Tribalism. People vote along ethnic lineage. I know it's been happening in Kenya which is considered as one of Africa's most successfully democracies. Bazoum has only been in Power for 2yrs yet he's the escape goat they're using to blame for all the country's failures. The very people who overthrew the gov't are the ones who have been previously running the country. They're using French exploitation as another escape goat which they are right to point out but a wolf in a sheep's clothes does not make it a sheep.

[@IFTIIMKAMASKAXDA]

You 💯 right. She is with Western and France.

[@nnamdiabdullahi7981]

Was going to say that the West always wants people to think they are good people, that's how they killed gaddafi and Libya is destroyed. Until we learn to no that the west is a problem, we will never have one voice

[@MSeriesNigeria]

I pity the people of Niger republic. Their country is going to turn to battlefield soon between Russia and their opponents. Russia failed to clamp down Ukraine, and they jumped to Africa to use as their war tools and routes to fight back their opponents. Sorry for what is coming next, Nigeriens😢😢😢

[@dasilverback3246]

​@@MSeriesNigeriakeep your pity. I use to love Nigeria courage, I can't believe they won't help Niger. I wish Nigeria would stand up for Niger. 😔

[@dvaliantenvr.hubspot2703]

Well said presenter unless the African leaders take decisions themselves to resolve this issues rather than listening to US and France

[@dengvaxiatebe742]

RUSSIA & CHINA WILL BENEFITS THEY WANT THE WORLD TO BECOME COMMUNIST EVIL

[@chris__211]

You need to do more research instead of blaming random ppl it is France they want out.

[@dvaliantenvr.hubspot2703]

What research here and on what? You just get up and comment

[@johnwhitson5923]

But the problem is that African leaders are listening to Russia instead of making their own decisions 👍

[@MSDGroup-ez6zk]

@@chris__211 not really ECOWAS is the USA allies puppet.

[@lcast2165]

Wow not only were you late on reporting this issue reporting European and Asian Minor issues first… you are completely wrong on the reasons. You made this a race issue along with 5 other minute issues while not highlighting the cause of all of it. And you painted the people who may have caused it as hero’s and supporters using words like aid, investing, and counterterrorism.

[@lcast2165]

Saddens me to know wion was a western media outlet as well. Hopefully more responsible reporting will be done but maybe it’s out of their control…..

[@lcast2165]

Not one mention of the neocolonialism robbing one of the world’s most resource rich but somehow most economically poor countries

[@robdahobbit1418]

Totally agree, its the west creating the issues and lining the pockets of those at the top to stay on the side of the west. If the west truly cared they'd be building huge infrastructure, providing health care etc. But instead France is raping and pillaging its former colonies. I'm in New Zealand we are independent of the British Empire but still part of the commonwealth yet we do not have British troops based in our country. Why do the French have troops in all of the former French colonies? Niger according to the article had peace for 13 years a good achievement. When the coup happened the commander stated that the French remove their troops. That to me is the clear reason of it happening.

[@Akil-gn3kf]

Wion is a western puppet...once money is involved, integrity is out the door

[@gamerguy696]

They have been doing this on several issue's lately I don't know if they are a state sponsored news organization of the Indian government that has basically became an authoritarian government or what is going on.

[@adozub3366]

I'm from Nigeria 🇳🇬 and I fully support all the coups going on in Africa right now

[@ihunnawisdom2376]

And as a Nigerian you didn't see anything wrong with her report

[@tjallingdalheuvel126]

Depends how they will act. If they install a millitsiry dictatorship that will take the money and wealth for themselves as happens mostely, the people will not benefit.

[@TgamerBio5529]

🤖 😂😂😂

[@emmanueljunglesoldier7878]

@@ihunnawisdom2376 I did and in reality with her 5 points are all don't make sense.

[@rowlandezeani6365]

Our own president is holding a Guinean passport

[@Nascoin]

THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT MUST FORGET ABOUT NIGER 🇳🇪

[@josephinetracy1485]

How about niger migrants forgetting about France?

[@pablobilbao9258]

Yes, instead let's Russia and US take care of NIger, that should be entertaining, but forget about the well-being of its people.

[@lecongtuananh.5747]

Vùng lên vì độc lập tự do hỡi những người anh em châu Phi khốn khổ. Từ Việt Nam ủng hộ các bạn đấu tranh ❤

[@chulaariyaratne4365]

For the last 50 odd years who was benifitting from the African region with minimal benifit or growth to the African region. At last the leaders of the African region have woken up to do something to benifit them. Please do things to benifit your country do not take advice from people who got agendas

[@tosinadebayo4156]

We will become free when we stop all forms of aids from the west

[@Jean_Jacques148]

Facts they must do things for the people! Not their own selfish greed fueled by puppetry.

[@Biloxiblues77]

The richest continent on earth keeps blaming everyone else. BS!

[@oveidasinclair982]

Yeah you got it, the African leaders have become multimillionaires and the people of Africa are still living in $h!t, talk about a hello Moses smell the roses moment.

[@AthenaRenee1]

​@oveidasinclair982 and what have western leaders become. BILLIONAIRES. BY RAPING A COUNTRY AND THEIR PEOPLE OF RESOURCES

[@Godsplan4ever]

What democracy are you referring to? The democracy that the United States, Britain, France and Italy support, sitting on the wealth of this country while it's citizens are suffering as citizens of the second poorest country in the world? These citizens are tired of Western dispossession of their country. They're tired.

[@Fatboylo1980]

I don’t disagree with your statement, but what do you think Russia wants? These leaders have no idea how to run a country. So much corruption is the real issue. Leaders should spend time trying to do good for their citizens instead they do what’s good for them as individuals. So sad .

[@lakshmanansubramanian2956]

​@@Fatboylo1980russia wants multipolar world order.not like western powers rule this world

[@Godsplan4ever]

@@Fatboylo1980 I'm an African but I live in Europe. Let me tell you; the Western leaders, the Americans, Britain, France and all Europe altogether run Africa as their business, and this is how they do it: they install ignorant, unqualified corrupt leaders, who have no single vision for their nation and support that leader in exchange to exploit the natural resources of the nation. So whatever corruption the leaders commit in their country against their people will be covered and the Western leaders will turned a blind eye to it, provided that leader will be transferring his huge looted funds to their country and not be in opposition to the West. Russia and China are better that any Western country in terms of sincerity, relationship with any nation and especially, the African nations. Their business proposals are based on mutual benefits of both sides, and they're the only countries that are interested in seeking to build and to help others progress and develop. And the Western countries paint China and Russia with a delish color, while they are the real devils. Russia and China, naturally, are more humane than the Western nations.

[@jewelhinton-warren5960]

All of African leaders need to stand together because when you stand together you are more powerful!! Do don't divide , stand together!!

[@user-nm2ky4ww8m]

Is Tinubu, an illegitimate president trying to divide Africa by going to war against Niger so he can hold on to power.

[@charlesmodest368]

This African leaders better watching out Russia will remove all of them from thier office if they keep involved in Russia political.Russia policy is in militarized Africa not to help any one.

[@tigera6681]

Wion should focus on disclosing India internal chaos problems Instead of focusing on others.

[@vanshsapkal2826]

Because.... WION is an international news broadcaster unlike the national one...

[@maryburke1351]

If the crooked politicians stay out of it, the people will benefit.

[@oveidasinclair982]

This is Africa, NOTHING works there

[@Bluntask]

Wasn’t the leader democratically elected?!

[@chawanangwamkandawire5850]

Democracy is a total flop here in Africa. Even with the worst governance, these leaders do all they can to remain in power against voter's will and non of them will resign like the British prime ministers upon failure to deliver. True democracy doesn't exist in Africa.

[@mth4849]

Ethnic, Religious, and tribal conflicts will not allow democracy to be accepted in the Sahel or most of Africa. Corrupt dictators controlling their militaries will always prevail. Food, shelter, safety are the goals of common citizens... democracy is far down the list.

[@toyota218921]

When a democracy can be overthrown by western influences then it's of the table for now until security is in position.

[@ivantrajkovic2429]

What kind of democraty??? Thats a question...western democraty can t survive there and no needs to be present there..what the peoples has to found out is what kind of political,economical and social sistem they wants to live...no need for "France democraty" in Niger or Burkina,Mali,Chad or CAR...its 21th century not 18th so the peoples will found out whats the best for them.

[@MSDGroup-ez6zk]

Democrazy at the end like in the USA and the EU only serve the richest. That's why many people don't trust democracy and you can compare to Singapore which runs authoritarian.

[@wycliffew.woduor1748]

Correct. Democracy as coined by the West is far down the line

[@miniaturejayhawk8702]

Democracy is what the people want, not what intellectuals say that the people want. But I guess now its called populism.

[@VeekoReal_space]

Their perceived evils shouldn't be substituted by a greater evil. Africans must unite with one voice if they've truly chosen the pathway to unconditional freedom, even though the price of freedom might be difficult. Allow hope to supercedes fear.

[@mett978]

Yeah, unite like they did behind Libya? I think it would be all out war. There's too much at stake for the West

[@YolandaSmith-zs1rl]

If there is no unification, there is fragmentation. Dysfunction leaves a country open for conquer and takeover. When there is division your vulnerable and crippled but when there is connection nobody can touch you. Strength is in numbers.

[@chuckdeezy_313]

A house divided cannot stand.

[@robdahobbit1418]

Agreed, this is what the west does in order to rape those countries of it's resources.

[@micnalunva1]

​@@chuckdeezy_313Niger is not divided. They only threw out the French vassal in power. And the population is so happy about it. Back in The days it could be easy for France to lie like they did in Libya

[@bck481]

You're describing Democracy. Niger is going the opposite direction.

[@Koobygus]

😢

[@melvinbarnett1910]

The coup was necessary, the next one might be as well but we must respect peoples domestic affairs.

[@cinattra]

You are not a very neighborly person.

[@Biloxiblues77]

Lile russia and china😂😂😂

[@ahmedousman5515]

My sister Niger has never had religious or ethnic conflicts, please. From its independence till now all conflicts were organized by its colonizer using some opportunists against the state whenever the regime tries to look for other partners for development.

[@suntemple3121]

May God grant complete and total Victory, to all of the good people of Niger 🇳🇪🇳🇪🇳🇪, Burkina Faso 🇧🇫🇧🇫🇧🇫, and Mali 🇲🇱🇲🇱🇲🇱 Africa.

[@tjohanne]

It's unclear what you mean. Total victory means crushing the coups. Wagner tried a coup against Moscow and it was successfully fought back. So should Africa.

[@lakshmanansubramanian2956]

​@@tjohannewhat u mean , we will be slave for western countries after the independence given by them

[@francescahamilton6856]

Well explained. Road Map is clear. Looting their resources with crumbs in return is no longer acceptable. Time for a change & a huge wakeup call for the Visitors. Also with so many Military bases they should have been able to contain the situation. Time for France to just go !

[@emmanuelmlowe-ew7gx]

ecowas are pushed by France. The exploitation tubes of France were taken care of by the President who has been overthrown, that is why President Emmanuel Macron is trying to bring him back so that the exploitation and looting of URANIUM Niger can continue. The leader of Ecowas should be removed from power because he defends the thieves of African assets.

[@BlackDoveNYC]

I wondered too why there was no effort to prevent this. Do they have no intelligence assets on the ground?

[@Biloxiblues77]

😂😂😂good luck with the russians!

[@JD-te6vm]

France will fall!

[@JD-te6vm]

@@Biloxiblues77Africa have no friends! It’s a case of, picking your poison

[@seeniibrahimabdulkareem-tu5eg]

The people of Niger will benefit,, and all of Africa will benefit too in the long run.. That is very good enough to know who will benefit...

[@timetraveler2518]

Our biggest surprise about India's Gravitas news is no word "corruption" had been spoken by them. Notorious corruption, bribery, nepotism, and tribalization have been omnipresent in Sub-Saharan Africa since the fall of the Songhai empire.

[@unknownperson8541]

Toyota preparing for good business 😜😜😜

[@alokmishra4136]

The USA all along supported the military regime in various countries like Pakistan as per their strategy. Now, it is Russia doing strategically.

[@Ninjahkatt242]

Russia has no involvement, the people of Niger respect Russia because respects the African continent as equals and not as lesser than. Russia also has a good history what the continent helping to fight against oppression of colonization especially in south Africa. That's a plus for Russia

[@TgamerBio5529]

@@Ninjahkatt242 🇷🇺 don’t care only resources and using you only for your anger and hatred clearly. Tbh honest my close friend is from the Africa continent. Mainly government and politicians is the main problem. 🇷🇺 don’t respect anyone? That conquered and enslaved many ethic groups even had a packed with the nazi. Only care for there interests!!! Honestly fix your own economy instead of blaming others, I don’t get this dogmatic relationship with especially during this conflict in Europe rn.

[@Southernview3k]

​@@Ninjahkatt242 Russia were involved. The military guys that carried out the coup are trained by Russia soldier

[@Ninjahkatt242]

This have nothing to do with hatred my brother, this about true liberation and the end of colonization and puppets of the colonizers in Niger and other parts of Africa

[@Southernview3k]

@@Ninjahkatt242 And coup that's backed by Russia is not the right way to liberate Africa. Russia are fighting proxy war in ECOWAS region to discourage Nigeria from constructing gas pipeline to supply to Europe. They're doing all this to stop Nigeria by deceiving some corrupt Niger military group that are trained by Russia soldier. The same military that Russia backed to carried out military coup in Mali has now been overthrow by another military coup within the space of 2 years. My dear, please desist from supporting military coup. Military coup is not helping to destabilize Africa but rather, it will lead to more chaos. Would Russia had allow any Africa country to come to her territory with military to plan to overthrow Putin government? But why doing it in Africa to destabilize ECOWAS region?

[@LCculater]

Treat the people right and you’ll never have conflict , they don’t live like normal people

[@maazanganga843]

Africans are not fools they can clearly understand some vague news should not be read

[@blackmagic6]

For you to say that France invests in Niger's economy demonstrates that you don't know what you are talking about.

[@hafenishikololo1612]

😂😂😂 exactly! What do you mean investment? Surely we all know what the actual reason is, that's what happen when you start bullying everyone

[@puppetmaster579]

Exactly. That's like saying the British invested in India's economy by building railways connecting inland resources to the ports. or planting poppy fields to sell cash crops (opium) to China.

[@user-mr2db9eh9m]

The problem in your "know it all '' is that fighting the Islamic had never the real goal of the NATYO but a cover to intimidate and subdue Africa.

[@goodwinchimezie191]

am just imagining the level of trauma this military coup would cost on the Niger🇳🇪 selfish Politicians I wish same scenario could take place in Nigeria🇳🇬

[@flushtheglobalists7962]

Proxy war! She hit the nail on the head( my heart goes out to the people of Niger who are constantly caught in the cross hairs between foreign interests and internal conflict.)

[@truuee9016]

"and this one's very important", so Wagner's presence(no proof they're in Niger yet) is more important than France's exploitation OR terrorists actions? France, US and Germany were present in the country but terrorists were allowed to run amock. This led to the coup. The president is from an ethnic group that is 0.4% of the population, he was NOT fairly voted into power, it was passed down to him. If we admit what the issues were, those involved can find a solution to the problems that led to the coup in the first place. All nations present in that country must take seriously the tasks of fighting terrorism and developing the nation, as well as sharing profits from their resources with the people.

[@robertkeaney9905]

Wagner's presence in Mali hasn't done much to improve the security situation. In fact, insurgents have used the instability caused by the withdraw of UN security forces to seize more territory. And attacks by Muslim extremist have actually increased there since the UN withdrawal. I cannot speak on the veracity of your other claims. But we have seen in Mali that Wagner is not effective against Insurgent forces there. Why would they be more effective in Niger then they have been in Mali?

[@Cavebabyberserker]

​@@robertkeaney9905Nah not even. That's all lies 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Cavebabyberserker]

​@@robertkeaney9905Them arabs want no parts with them niggas right now.

[@malonga2098]

They have to live my brother because they are part of the problem how can you have military bases for many different countries then terrorist Still operating and killing soldiers and people left right and who armed those terrorists and they are not there to help but to protect they are interest uranium and GAS and oil

[@robdahobbit1418]

Well said.

[@AlTawfeek]

The whole of Africa will soon be in the hands of the citizens we don’t need corrupt leaders

[@jamesc.mcconville563]

Africa will have peace when everyone else leaves. Leader that takes the interests of Africa first what they want.

[@redpillscience1288]

Take these mainstream news outlets with a grain of salt 😂

[@amoneemmanuel3214]

It's a eye opener to African leadership..we don't need West in African affair.

[@tjallingdalheuvel126]

In most cases it proved to be another type of the same evil. New club taking the wealth for themselves. Seldom the people benefit.

[@AthenaRenee1]

NEWSFLASH: THE OLD CLUB LEFT THE COUNTRY IN PROVERTY. MIND YOUR BUSINESS

[@namski2410]

Africa does not need democracy at this point. I just hope the military will show more purposeful leadership

[@Hmonks]

Yeah we all know how will that went throughout history…

[@elchapo2944]

Wion is going down fast since the other lady left 😅

[@brunoonraedt3401]

Talk about the back stabbing Modi!

[@plutopluto6699]

Don't listen the advice of foreign powers, but your own people!!!

[@jjt229]

Same as if you said. Dont use foreign inventions. So go ahead and throw your phone out the window ...

[@Hmonks]

But I’m every country want foreign investment

[@growwithwali]

So sad to see how far the reporting quality went down. I was a fan of Gravitas plus. Now, it sounds like a school report made by school children with minimum background check and research.

[@Jackie78906]

Why Coups often take place in countries which were once under colonial rule. 🇵🇰🇧🇩🇲🇲 suffered Coups throughout its existence after Independence.

[@matzpeters6753]

Than you Gravitas. The presenter is beautiful and eloquent. Please pass on my respect for her and may she be dignified as an icon of Gravitas Plus. 😀

[@ElochiOfficial]

How does random crowd chanting Wagner with Russian flag signify Wagner’s hand in the coup? If anything, it signifies a call for Wagner’s support but then the media is obsessed with portraying anything Russia as aggressor by any means, many loopholes in this report idk

[@hillbelly1093]

Was it Russia that sliced Sudan into three countries ,or was it the western countries.

[@SankofaX]

To say the countries themselves would want to use their homes as a battle ground is an interesting claim. Unbelievable to say the least.

[@styxinclouds4747]

this news chanel is manipulation now as well

[@user-zk3xz3jb4s]

I like your accent, it's fascinating

[@oveidasinclair982]

Indian, it's the very same accent you hear when telephone scammers call you

[@calvinmontgomery4245]

They wouldn’t be poor if the colonizers would treat them with respect, and deal with them fairly France, america, European Union!!!!!, bud said, now the chickens are coming home to roost ✊🏽power to the people

[@normantan7796]

the country is not in a mess, it's a country 's correction.

[@dverkijika]

What about the Niger Currency which is printed by France

[@Chris-nh7ie]

Break free from the West.

[@lissettelopez8331]

And into the arms of the BEAR 🤭

[@Hmonks]

Don’t ask for aids

[@baantawai]

Africa reminds us that they have learned nothing!

[@bullfrog9698]

Let's find out how much would the price of Uranium surge? How much cent would the price of electricity surge?

[@frantznazaire4126]

Russia was the First and only country to accept Ayïti/ haïti’s independence when we got our independence. History is something.

[@zacharydavis4398]

Thanks for spending the time to create and share this content awareness

[@emmanueljunglesoldier7878]

The information in this video is not right if you really want to know what everyone feeling about that in 🇳🇪

[@azeezadeoye5063]

The video is deceitful. This isn't the true story

[@tjohanne]

Good news reporting.

[@bravewarrior1218]

The most welcome outcome of all this would be for Niger and other African states on a similar path to choose self-government and a democratic future - but it is more probable that countries like Russia,China & Turkiye authoritarian regimes with even worse records for corruption, human rights abuses and all-round mismanagement will step in to fill the power vacuum.

[@tjallingdalheuvel126]

Yep. Africans are just like westerners. Democracy is run by money. They do not represent our people and our interest. By word. Om practice they lie, scam and enrich theirs at the cost of the people. Rich getting richer and the majority is getting poorer. Can't pay their bills and not even food. Healthcare declining. Education declining. Crooks. They don't care. Selfish mammonist psychopats. God will judge them.

[@angelawhitehead6187]

Self government needed. Perhaps without democracy which doesn't suit all countries and culture.

[@Tigerex966]

You mean like France USA UK and others have been doing for centuries. It's time they try something different. The west has proven an enemy. They need to keep ownership of all mines and equipment and make sure they he originally reach the average person. And do business with anyone they choose not those who cut off electricity and sanctions those in poverty. And say do what we say or we will never invade in a week.

[@Cavebabyberserker]

Democracy is not for black folks

[@jjt229]

​@@angelawhitehead6187Doesnt suit ? Who said that ? Those who oppress those regimes ? Of course they want you to think that ...

[@thornil2231]

Democracy in Africa... 😂😂😂 as long as the "elected" president is a lackey of the US, the UK, and/or France.

[@narutos138]

Im pretty sure its internal conflict but mind you politicians will blame it to other countries.

[@abdibirik1100]

African suffers two inextricably related issues that wrecked havoc to Africa continent; locust and the French. This two are inter - related vampires that drunk content blood to the last drop and the sooner we fight the two pest the best.

[@oursalvationisinunity6224]

Wake up, or we will all be in trouble! Friends, the international social project Creative Society is gaining momentum in the world! People from different countries, nationalities, and religions unite to build a fair society! Only together we can change everything! I told you the truth, everything is in our hands!

[@Listen2120]

Thanks Indian lady, before your broadcast we as Africans didn't know what to do... Where would Africa be without an Indian telling us what they think is right

[@yudeen979]

She said "...invested in Niger's economy..."😂😂😂

[@chishimbacylack6777]

Why are you not talking about exploiting natural resources like uranium by France.

[@harrydavies861]

Recently Indian PM Modi found various parties turning against him. India is politically unstable like Pakistan 😂

[@Aman-tq7kk]

Which recent event you talking about?

[@dextermorganbloodspattersp6382]

HairyFAIRY from a one bedroom flat in Brixton please Close your Stink Skuntmouth immediately it's been attracting the Flies again 😂

[@sriramp5934]

In democracy, opposition parties turn against one and another even in the west. India is stable just like the west. There is a ruling party and opposition parties. India has elections in every 4 years term. Power transfer has been peaceful throughout India's history since it's independence. Meanwhile Pakistan has seen violent military coups like 4 times. Even still, military ousted Imran Khan from power. Here in India, military has no political power. Flag detected, western opinions rejected.

[@Aman-tq7kk]

@@sriramp5934 good that you explained but honestly speaking you don't need to explain those who don't even have the basic sense to verify what they see....

[@janvandermeer6159]

Off topic

[@user-ki8ei6mi4w]

Why, the people are tired of oppression, that’s why.

[@user-fj1jl6hc2j]

Foreign countries should not involve in internal matters of a sovereign country for their own interests and make the things worse for common citizens. To implant democracy is non of their business. Let the people decide their own future.

[@comeinpeace060]

There's always a western influence behind these

[@cliffm8112]

No one is telling them to accept Western influence but it all about greed, religion and race.

[@reginafefifofina]

Maybe ecowa should call up India- compare notes. What’s best for your people?

[@anniameta]

What's wrong in them using wagner to fight insurgents????

[@user-mk2hm2zr7n]

You gave a long lecture on "" who benefits from the coup "" but skipped who "" suffers most from the coup ""

[@Terratiger]

Thank you for this balanced report.

[@MD-ew1xg]

It looks like the only thing she balanced is her bank account. some one is definitely paying her to speak rubbish but fortunately Africa is wide awake.

[@proaudionajia]

What balanced reporting? Except you are from west this report is an insult to Africans.

[@Eddyke]

😂😂 you've edited out the 200million

[@fakrulislam4937]

Miss,you forgot to mention the most important reason behind the coup and this brings us to the question:whose side you are on?

[@achoysaephan9972]

Yes we know nothing because we aren’t from there and we don’t live day to day life there. But tell me, why is that country the poorest when French company is exploiting that country and that company is the richest in France ?

[@onuobiaolu3946]

Africa will be great again 😊

[@Hmonks]

Sudan though the same thing when the Sudan military came in power look at it now… Africa will never change 😂

[@colonelkad]

She nailed it. I am from Niger and from the second ethnic group and i know the election of Mohamed BAZOUM didn't sit well with lot of people from my ethnic group and the first one. The best thing is: BAZOUM was elected with the voices of the major ethnic groups. The army on the other hand, is another story. They really didn't like it.

[@anthonybalinga4472]

CIA post.

[@qolspony]

I did not know Niger was an Ally to France. I always thought it was the opposite. This is definitely not First Post😟

[@bestofbothworlds4990]

0:02 to 0:11 The utter disrespect, spite in their voices, this foreign news channels have for African countries and Africa as a whole, should be the main reason why colonizers should leave all African countries as soon as possible!

[@bestofbothworlds4990]

How do you steal uranium of a much higher value, and then give them a low value aid, and go shouting to the world how you are helping them?

[@rotimi5363]

You are highly respected, your explanation is 100% factual and real.

[@gamerguy696]

Not,, did she say Turd 😂

[@ruhanahmedsunny3884]

Islamist insurgency?? Seriously!!!😂 Why not telling it western insurgency😉😉

[@moustachio05]

Because its an Islamic Insurgency?

[@onielfrancis136]

The poverty in Niger based on the exploitation by France which is being facilitated by its president ranks higher than the 5 reasons given.

[@CHAPPAJANVISION]

What about the plight of the people who don't benefit from their minerals. Who is protecting their interest?

[@mariecarr3762]

Lady, you are awesome at what you do. You are much appreciated

[@rowdyricch2096]

what cells can you see with naked eye

[@michaelanderson3096]

Who benefits: The Russian Federation for their oil reserves - 😮

[@ayanlehassan-gp3pq]

How could this happen to African people specially its poorerst parts of African nations 😢😢

[@charlesmodest368]

Russia is looking for soft spot to start with.The government with poor institution are likely be more attractive to Russia. This West Africa countries are run by military if you're president and failure to recognized how military work you will end up like Niger president.

[@DavidNelsonO]

Mentioning that Russia has officially condemned the putsch in Niger would have added a touch more balance to the narrative. Otherwise, very informative and well-presented.