The NEW African Country Nobody Likes (Sahel Confederation)

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▶ This week, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso formed the Confederation of Sahel States, transitioning from a military alliance established after recent coups. This new union aims to counter regional instability and external threats, especially from France and ECOWAS. The confederation's goals include defense cooperation, reducing European influence, and creating a unified economic system with a new currency called the Sahel. This move has been met with disapproval from neighboring countries and global powers, posing significant geopolitical challenges.
Timestamps:
00:00 The Old Songhay Empire
00:57 What is the Sahel Confederation?
01:48 Why does nobody like it?
02:22 How the Nigerian Crisis brought us here
03:15 The Sahel Region & The 'Coup Belt'
04:10 How regional instability led to Coups
04:42 Patreon
05:39 How the Military Juntas rose to power
06:21 Reaction from neighbouring West African Nations
07:10 The role of France in all of this
08:55 The creation of the Confederation of Sahel States
10:29 What happens next?
11:23 Summary & Patron Credits
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[@General.Knowledge]

*Would you like to see the Sahel Confederacy succeed, or no?*

[@ChinnuWoW]

Yes, good for them if it’s beneficial.

[@QuillOfTheIsles2199]

Yes, it's anti french and anti a french forced currency (the franc). France's former colonies deserve better.

[@Sluskey]

@@General.Knowledge nah, too undemocratic

[@actiondrexx]

Yes, why not

[@RhombusOfTheJ]

French neo-colonialism is better than Russian neo-colonialism​@@QuillOfTheIsles2199

[@ShemPayne]

Last time I was this early Mansa Musa was wrecking local economies with his generosity.

[@mrsupremegascon]

Generosity with the gold he got from massive slave exploitation you mean ?

[@owoc8260]

nothing is as funny as the decline in the value of gold in a region because one man was a little generous

[@Burh643]

Aschually we don't have concrete sources of mansa musa crashing the egyptian economy so It was probably made up -🤓

[@User-xh5zu]

Truly a wonderful representation of islamic karam/generosity

[@General.Knowledge]

The richest man in history

[@fernandosacchetto5215]

I hope it not only succeeds but the name "Alliance of Sahel States" catches on, because the acronym for that one is pretty good

[@rexblade504]

It's a fitting acronym

[@jonathanodude6660]

they all speak french so they acronym would be the one that they had in the meeting. "states" seems to be "etats" in french.

[@ThePawcios]

indeed very catchy

[@Sluskey]

Ass

[@theodd3sout515]

We are the almighty A.S.S.!

[@paulinalevina9690]

Wake up, babe, new country just dropped!

[@joetrump2983]

Bougainville: hehe, I will be latest country in the world Sahel Confederation: Allow us to introduce ourselves

[@Somekidthat56]

Call the UK!

[@Omer1996E.C]

I'm an Ethiopian, and only governments don't like it for political reasons, otherwise we, the common people, feel good about it

[@ThePanEthiopian]

Yup

[@tombo416]

as a Nigerian I hope this succeeds. Although our government may oppose it due to them leaving ECOWAS most people here are in support

[@P45K141N3N]

So basically what you're saying is that the common people of Africa feel good about throwing away what little freedom the've gained for another colonial empire (Russia)

[@Omer1996E.C]

@@P45K141N3N we'll keep changing until we find the best thing. I only wish nobody sent us aids, so that our governments wouldn't blackmail or overpower us. The more our corrupt governments receive aids, the less freedom we get

[@Omer1996E.C]

@@P45K141N3N idk why my reply disappeared But instead of being unchanged, it's better to change. They have nothing to lose, just stop sending aids please, so that corrupt regimes fall automatically

[@adolfojuangarcia1906]

It is weird to see Ferb in a militant uniform.

[@mahnas92]

Not on this channel. Ferb is a General after all. General Information! (it's a pun!)

[@Tami42069]

The anti French part is very understandable cause their past

[@jessewrites17792]

Bringing abundance and culture.

[@bababababababa6124]

@@jessewrites17792don’t know what you meant by this comment, I just hope you’re not actually trying to suggest that the French have done any good for these three countries. Don’t even try it 😂

[@guzoulou]

and the present

[@mnm5165]

@@guzoulouyeah and the present too… to this day the French are still exploiting their African ex-colonies. How they’re able to get away with that I will never understand

[@simmat6419]

I am not even African and i am still anti-french haha

[@stevejohnson3357]

Africa has been in a place where they could use some sort of re-organization for a long time but it remains to be seen if this is more anti-colonial or anti-democratic.

[@AL-lh2ht]

buddy, they are all junta's. there will be no democracy.

[@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564]

I'm okay with either.

[@Rofflestomper]

Anti democratic.

[@Rofflestomper]

@@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564I’m ok with you remaining unintelligent.

[@hxyzazolchak]

@@Rofflestomperdemocracy doesn’t automatically means success or justice. Don’t be unintelligent.

[@welcometonebalia]

When you stated that nobody liked this "because it was anti-French", I laughed and expected a very different opinion in the comments: this is probably a reason to like it for a lot of people, and I'm saying that as a French. France's neo-colonialist policies suck, as do all colonialist and neo-colonialist policies, and I won't cry for the loss of French influence in Africa, which is long overdue. Still not a fan of military juntas backed by Russia, though... Hopefully these countries will achieve full and real independance and democracy, by themselves.

[@ElBandito]

@@AL-lh2ht There are many historic juntas that eventually transitioned into democracy. Spain for example, in the 20th century. We'll just have to see.

[@frka.836]

​@@AL-lh2htSecurity - Stability - democracy in that order. You can't vow for democracy without the first two

[@Penjelajahbokepd111]

Democracy is one of the failed forms of government. Why would you advocate for democracy 😅

[@zhop951]

@@ElBandito Spain isn't a great example, because Franco's direct rule lasted until his death in 1975, and his official successor was a monarch. Gaddafi's Libya or Nasser's Egypt are closer examples, as the two leaders took varying roles during their time, were anti-Imperialist in nature, and pushed through Democratic reforms.

[@speerie736]

Good to hear. So you're one of those frenchs that votes for the left, right?

[@paulinalevina9690]

Duolingo: French or get hit by a wrench Sahel: No French or get hit by a wrench

[@slyninja4444]

I hope they sack the French language in favor of an indigenous one (like Fula).

[@EuropeanFella]

@@slyninja4444 There are so many languages in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, how tf do you expect everyone to understand each other? Keeping French would be very useful, it's the lingua franca there and getting rid of it only harms the people, and for what?

[@slyninja4444]

@EuropeanFella Mali recently got rid of it in favor of Manding (Bambara dialect). Furtharmore, I specified Fula as it is spoken throughout much of west Africa. Including all 3 of those countries.

[@Fourbix]

​@@slyninja4444that's so fucking dumb. "The country is already unstable, let's make a language spoken by nearly no one in the country the lingua franca". Surely a wise decision.

[@tomeekun]

@@slyninja4444 Even their meeting was in French, that you can see at 9:29. I don't think they'll be able to get rid of it that easily after being the lingua franca for so long (and continuing to be so), but hats off they are able to pull it off.

[@NEWBkiller646]

One thing that wasn't mentioned was the extent to which France was exploiting the Sahel Region for its resources. France was often paying less than 10% than what the resources were actually worth, particularly for Uranium.

[@Silvergalaxy7383]

I mean what can the former colonies do with uranium at the time when they didn't have knowledge of nuclear energy except for France?

[@NEWBkiller646]

@@Silvergalaxy7383 Sell it for a fair price? If someone was selling a pair of ski's because they lost their legs I can't expect them to sell them to me for 10% of the asking price just because they can't use them.

[@Silvergalaxy7383]

@@NEWBkiller646 Fair point

[@Mouchos]

Source : trust me bro

[@Mouchos]

​@@Silvergalaxy7383he's just lying, uranium isn't rare or expensive and the deals are public, you're just talking to the usual liar

[@w5527]

They are no longer colonies. They should decide their own fates.

[@Lagiacrus1996]

Sure but who is "they"? The militaries?

[@lmao.3661]

They're russian military colonies now.

[@wyihupoip8105]

​ @lmao.3661 They are not. They both benefit. Russia and AES both benefit. it's called a win-win bilateral relationship.

[@tombo416]

As a Nigerian our government may dislike this due to them leaving ECOWAS (which is basically just Nigeria Ghana and Ivory Coast and friends) but I support their movement 😅

[@ThePawcios]

Best wishes to SAHEL, but beware of Russia and China. Colaboration with them wont grant any independence

[@Happyfor96]

this channel is US foreign policy and military empire propaganda

[@General.Knowledge]

Okay! It's interesting to see how often official political positions might not reflect the will of the people.

[@ldubt4494]

You realize that this is just becoming a colony of Russia and China?

[@mathyeuxsommet3119]

​@@General.Knowledgebruh the will of the people isn't one guy's opinion in your comments.

[@joieman]

From where I am (born and raised in England but also having Nigerian citizenship), this is an interesting development in sub- Saharan Africa, and one which hopefully will lead to real improvements in the countries involved. I am quite aware that the Nigerian government has denounced the juntas, but I'm not sure they'll actually take military action, so perhaps in the next few years the animosity might die out.

[@tombo416]

We aren’t going to do anything don’t worry. Nigeria has its own problems to worry about, I know our government can be incompetent but there’s no way they are going to start more unnecessary conflict. It’s not like we are in a position to anyway

[@AL-lh2ht]

These are literally the most worst off, corrupt, and least democratic countries on earth

[@LowValueMan]

You’re about to be let down…study the history! Born and raised in the US my parents are Nigerian. Coupes have never resulted in anything good not a single one the results don’t lie. Coupes are one of the biggest causes of dictatorships and human rights violations. What is wrong with Africans? We hold this crazy notion of hoping things will turn out good when doing things that indicate the opposite. This little alliance will be a massive failure and hotbed for religious extremism that will pour into neighboring countries and constantly attempt to overthrow the current juntas running the country. This is an embarrassment for the continent of Africa.

[@frka.836]

​@@LowValueManokay the American, thx for the lecture

[@CaptainKOJO12]

​@@frka.836They're still not wrong

[@beingbrin]

I am am normally a big fan of your videos but it feels incredibly pro neoliberal colonialism. You completely gloss over the anti-colonial sentiments and the BACKGROUND of france's exploitation of natural resources, corruption scandals etc and just sweep it under the category of Russias influence (not saying it doesn't exist, it's just not a mutually exclusive).

[@maximipe]

"The 'empire of good' appears, where there are those countries that perceive themselves as nations with the full right to impose their ways of living on the rest" Ibrahim Traore, provisional president of Burkina Faso. Fits well to this video.

[@DMFTexTex]

Thank you for the accurate description of this video. It reaks of neolib imperialism so bad and glosses over the biggest source of misery to this area of the world: european french colonialism that still is attacking them to this very day.

[@bensantos3882]

So let me get this straight, forgive me I'm slow. You complain about Colonialism, now let's break this down even further. Are you against European Neocoloniliasm or all types of Colonialism? You do realize every single group and people practiced warfare and conquering? The man showed at the beginning a Sub-Saharan African Empire too right? Remember when they became independent, they wanted to be free of White rule and run their lands by the indigenous people there. This was back in the 50s-80s too. Now let's take America since I don't know the actual European/ French numbers. We have about 50 million of these savages here. They fled their blaq majority government run countries to fall under the rule and guidance of White people in their native lands too. Your whole tirade falls apart and even the argument of why European supremacy as well as Colonialism was a bad thing. Sub-Saharans were a poor, uncivilized and illiterate groups before the Arab, Amhazge and later Europeans came in to enlighten and give them written languages. To call this a terrible thing let alone to shame our history is an insult to progress and achievements. Go back to Burkina Faso, live with the people in the wastelands, when you get sick instead of getting a European taught medical doctor you get a witch doctor who rubs hyena butter on your venomous snake bite and have him bury chicken bones under your rock pillow to charm away the bad juju.

[@Seth9809]

Execept these are dictatorships bending over for Russia while Nigeria is a Republic

[@Free-Ughyers_Free-Kashmir]

Yep, these colonial secularists need to be called out.

[@sinister_ache]

From Tanzanian, I love it!

[@Broskisunited]

I lived there for 2 years love tanzania W

[@dirckthedork-knight1201]

You keep talking throughout the video about how the military takeover in those countries is "un-democratic" even though the previous governments where not considered democratic either

[@shhfydhdhdb9762]

That doesn't nessersarily mean the military takeover is "democratic" as well,

[@pword1023]

@@shhfydhdhdb9762 he could emphasize it more so that no one would think that this is a forceful takeover of power from a democratic and beloved government, especially since other sources are trying to build this narrative

[@musabahmed9094]

@@shhfydhdhdb9762 At least it's better than a western puppet 'democracy'.

[@Iyi..]

As a Nigerian i feel like most West Africans that are actually educated on this topic are rooting for the sahel states, meanwhile the governments are against

[@danielprw512]

A lof of these countries including Nigeria could be very wealthy countries with the amount of resources they have but yea when it gets stolen and the people are not waking up u end up in a situation like this. I pray for you guys one day u gonna have your countries back.

[@STECKEDDECK]

@@danielprw512 Bollocks. Many african countries are indipendent for over 60 years and nothing got any better since then because of the corruption. And if they think things will be better with russia, they are wrong. Just have a look at Russia. Moscow and St. Petersburg are up to western standards but the countryside is still very third world.

[@DoubleDragon-ks2hk]

​@@STECKEDDECKBeing puppeteered from afar is not independence while yes corruption is a major problem but ask your self who has the most to gain for this to stay this way. And the reason why China and Russia are more appealing to African state is because they're the only real opposition to the west the world has and not being a former colonizer of Africa also helps a lot, especially in China case since it was a British colony.

[@bababababababa6124]

@@STECKEDDECKyou are not African like us, so please don’t talk about a situation you know nothing about. Yes, most African countries are corrupt and that has definitely contributed to our problems. However corruption isn’t even in the top 10 things that has held Africa back. Exploitation is one of the biggest issues for Africa, no African country is truly “independent” because YOUR countries still continue to exploit us to this day, then blame us for it when things go wrong.

[@mathyeuxsommet3119]

You mean uneducated*

[@gustavekuhlman3190]

I definitely think this is a good thing - France always seems so innocent until you actually look into their actions. Kinda glad that their dominions are finally breaking away

[@rexblade504]

As military juntas under the influence of Putin?

[@joieman]

Similar story with the US

[@nealrigga6969]

@@rexblade504I’d rather have that than French rule

[@rexblade504]

​@@nealrigga6969You won't for very long... Just ask Ukraine

[@rb98769]

@@rexblade504 Yeah, that's not great. With that said, it's not like anyone else would support them against France.

[@bababababababa6124]

“Nobody likes” I mean I think only the French has a problem with this 😂

[@mnm5165]

Yeah I don’t know what he was cooking with that title. I mean I don’t hate it at all lol

[@rafael_lana]

Literally most african countries don't like them either, not only Ecowas

[@riazortho]

Why wouldn't you hate it?

[@rexblade504]

They're literally Russian backed dictatorships, it's not just the French

[@TorreFLoeckx]

Wtf you mean only the French. How much does Putin pay you to make comments like that, delusional kid?

[@conorkelly947]

"an unfair view of France and Frances actions" what bro. pulling out of ecowas is odd but hate for France is totally understandable

[@jlm3744]

On Googles list of proposed state Mergers, they have these countries listed to form the Sahel Federation, with Guinea also listed as invited to join. I'm interested to see it become an entirely new country, since there hasn't been any geopolitical changes in the world since South Sudan became independent back in 2011.

[@ferretyluv]

And that went super well, right?

[@jlm3744]

@@ferretyluv Well first off I said it would be interesting to see some sort of change. I didn't say anything about it being good or bad, plus South Sudans independence happened from leaving Sudan, this is something different, it's three nations coming together to form a new nation. So don't come at me with that "And that went super well, right?" Smart@ss question.

[@General.Knowledge]

Guinea has also been suspended from ECOWAS due to its diplomatic support of the Sahel States, in addition to their own military coup having taken place. I think it's likely they will join the Confederation in the near future.

[@jlm3744]

@@General.Knowledge Yeah maybe then they'll have port access.

[@Sparx632]

East Africa has been trying that for a long time, sadly new countries don’t come around very often anymore.

[@Dinofaustivoro]

"A new country that nobody likes" * nobody: its former colonizer

[@thomasfalkenberg8549]

This is like when there was a coup in democratic Iran to stop communist influence, see how well that went. While colonialism is bad, military juntas aren't necessarily better. I hope this makes things better for the population, but there's very little reason to get my hopes up.

[@IdanGhengis]

Juntas almost never transition into an democracy. Even up to the 50s South America was still ruled by junta's juntas that were formed in 1808 to combat the Spanish reconqiusta

[@maximipe]

@@IdanGhengis What? Most of the last military juntas in south america were backed by the US against democratic governments funny enough, using the methods the French used in Argelia. So all this is karma

[@taq1238]

France was kicked out because of its continued colonization of all 3 countries. This is a new era. Keep up.

[@thomasfalkenberg8549]

@@taq1238 I'm not saying France should stay in charge, I'm saying there are way better ways of getting out of being a colony. Military Juntas often makes things a lot worse, even if not under a western power.

[@pword1023]

@@thomasfalkenberg8549 sure, they could have asked france politely

[@FRESHPRINCEYAKASI]

Proud South African and we love the Sahel confederation

[@astralechat5994]

Easy, you are not their neighbour and you got the propaganda for it.

[@chaosXP3RT]

Personally, I'm really interested to see where this goes. On one hand, I like to see new African nations form out of borders carved out by European colonization, and cooperation of the 3 countries will generally help everyone economically and security-wise. But on the other hand, these are dictators and so nothing is guaranteed. This could end up just like the United Arab Republic and fall apart in a few years. Hopefully, we can see the region stabilize because of this, become more prosperous and hopefully slowly transform into more democratic governments in the future. I also wonder what their new flag will look like and how the Confederation government will function (i.e. multiple capitals?, rotating presidency? etc.) I hope for the best!

[@chaosXP3RT]

@@arvoresdoinfinitogameplay-3482 Dictators can be popular as well. Lots of people loved Mussolini and H*tler. A dictator is a ruler of a country with total power, typically by taking control with force. The leaders of Mali, Burkino Faso and Niger all took control by using the military. They are dictators.

[@AL-lh2ht]

@@arvoresdoinfinitogameplay-3482 You have no idea what the definition of dictator is do you?

[@derevianne1108]

​they are not democratically elected, which is a definition of dictatorship. dictatorships are generally bad for countries

[@xELITExKILLAx]

@@arvoresdoinfinitogameplay-3482a dictatorship simply means absolute rule by 1 leader or a group of leaders without limitations or control. Dictatorships have a negative connotation due to most dictatorships being brutal and awful regimes. But there is a term such as a benevolent dictator and a dictator doesn’t have to be evil, it just often goes that way cause people with unlimited power let it go to their head. That being said, a dictator can be supported by the people but if the people did not elect them and the person in charge has no rules to be beholden to, it’s still a dictatorship.

[@Aresydatch]

A dictator has to be from a republic, Monarchy is not Dictatorship. ​@@xELITExKILLAx

[@lettuceatter_9956]

"Noboy likes it" The nobody in question: 🇫🇷🇪🇺🇺🇲

[@Lagiacrus1996]

And every single one of their neighbours lol

[@lettuceatter_9956]

@@Lagiacrus1996 says who? A clueless westerner? There's tons of popular support for these countries throughout africa, go ask any politically literate african and you'll see

[@G-Cole-01]

I feel like under almost any other situation, these countries deciding to break away further from a former colonial power and intertwining themselves with each other would have been a good thing. However, them becoming Russia-support(ed/ing?) military juntas means that this will likely at best be a "changing of the guard" situation long-term.

[@pierrekilgoretrout3143]

that is probably what france would say too, but by changing guard they get the possibility to chose the guard, or have several and play them against each other, and develop in the direction they chose

[@Mouchos]

​@@pierrekilgoretrout3143Not at all, you just become a battleground for foreign power's influences while having no leverage against anyone in the end

[@nigstar1239]

Russia just had their private merk companies send them divisions to establish law and order. France would have such countries work like puppet states. Search up "shell democracy Nigeria"

[@mnm5165]

Although this alliance has an extremely high chance of failing, I support them for breaking away from French influence

[@VinceStrategy]

Yeah Russian influence is much more better...

[@danilapolesciuk4316]

They're just replacing French influence with Russian influence. Under which influence have jigadists started gaining more ground hmm?

[@SoulYard7]

While I'm skeptical of the French government, said influenced being replaced by Russian influence, a country that declared an unprovoked war on Ukraine and is ally of both China and North Korea (China having multiple concentration camps for Uyghurs and North Korea having them for their own people, not even taking into account the other multiple acts of humanitarian violations being perpetuated daily by these governments) is enough to tell you that they are evil and serve only their own personal interests instead of the people they rule

[@user-dh3uh4xt9b]

I agree, I don't suppose neither Russia nor huntas but I have always deemed it necessary for those countries to throw away french controlled currency and I love federalism in Africa because I see it as the only way to solve ethnic tensions (South Africa)

[@newguy8288]

⁠@@danilapolesciuk4316I mean… The Sahel, which a great part was under French influence for decades, was and is one of the hotbeds of terrorism in Africa.

[@manekrit2417]

U have worldview of western liberal check your leaning before posting on geopolitics ever again) People hated french no because of "disinformation" because they control half of countries exchange reserve trough post colonial system and this allows for french bussineses to basicly pump recources from sahel for no cost(Nigers Uranium was bought way cheaper then Canadian by French). This leads to instability cuz they couldn`t afford proper security apparatus.

[@lettuceatter_9956]

Everything to these types is "RuZZian propaganda"

[@Mouchos]

So it's not because of disinformation, and yet you're spouting random misinformation and you're exposing your lack of economical understanding... 🤣

[@lettuceatter_9956]

@@Mouchos and yet you have nothing to back up your statements besides random accusations which are easily debunkable

[@Nekopolitik]

>leaves a union >forms a confederacy

[@Nzambi237]

We, the African people feel good about it!!

[@thor.halsli]

Buhu, poor France is crying over losing its slaves. As a Norwegian i wish the people of Sahel well and good luck

[@ivainyamutsamba8540]

Eye respect Norwegians, y'alls model is inclusive no different from our ideology as Africans. If our leaders appreciate elements of your Gvt, what the junta are pursuing is what your country is doing which aligns with our hopes, why Russia is offering a workable alternative, we want to stand alone, America and Co. Doesn't want that like what Norway has done for her people

[@rance2799]

I think you Norwegians owe the Saami something too, no?

[@thor.halsli]

@@rance2799 Every Saami in Norway identifies as a Norwegian, because they are Norwegian. We are one people up here. What you are insinuating is extremely offensive to the Saami people. You wouldn't say to a white New Zealander that he owes something to the Maori people would you? They are one, we are one. Educate yourself before try to create drama were there is none or better yet, ask a Norwegian Saami yourself.

[@OttoBismarck-ue2ty]

​@@ivainyamutsamba8540bro if the sahel leaders were following the Norwegian way they would not be the way they are 😂

[@Cookinlikesanji]

​@@thor.halsliNorski mad

[@CynicalLemonade]

Thank you for this video. Something I’ve seen and read nothing about in the English speaking press.

[@General.Knowledge]

It's true! I find it quite strange how almost no one other than African or French media is covering it.

[@taq1238]

No one is covering it because all three leaders are doing what their people want.

[@juwanyirenda3457]

I am Zambian and I like and support it totally.

[@Artyomi]

“Why does nobody like it? It’s anti-french” Everybody liked that.

[@slyninja4444]

I hope they sack the French language in favor of an indigenous one (like Fula).

[@tam1641]

​@@slyninja4444already doing it as we speak

[@oyo4629]

the people of africa loves this not the governments

[@Happyfor96]

this channel is US foreign policy and military empire propaganda

[@pre-debutera6941]

Then the people are even dumber than the governments. Go right ahead and support the communists and socialists that keep the continent poor.

[@tombkings6279]

Like always, the government dictates over the people thinking they can control us.

[@maximilianrobespierre8365]

Have you ever lived under military dictatorship?

[@andrefalksmen1264]

Most of the countries which have achieved economic development achieved it under military dictatorship. If you're not a brainwashed Western stooge, you know the measure of good governance is outcomes, not methodology. The only thing that democracy has brought to Africa is neo-colonialism under European Interlopers

[@drmasroberts]

African nations could benefit enormously from ending European political and trade influences thereby building independent economies. It seems natural that Africans should form their own alliances and establish new borders for national cohesion and stability by negotiation when possible or war as necessary. Because indigenous leaders understand the local needs and cultures, and since it appears that both North and sub-Saharan Africans actually do hate liberal democracy, just as we see in East Asia and the Middle East, it should not be surprise anyone that the people ultimately choose authoritarian governments. The governments in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso are creating something new that is bound to be more satisfactory to the people than quisling governments installed by colonial powers.

[@Atheist-Free-Republic]

Love you're truthful comment. Russia is better ally than any european nation to the sahel

[@Smartcitymovie]

As a Nigerian, this is good for them

[@DaCaldwell]

I wish the Sahel Confederation every blessing!

[@MrMarios3000]

0:26 that photo of Askia from Civ V gives me ptsd. To this day, whenever i spawn near him and im around rivers i simply restart. As for the confederation i hope they succeed and prosper.

[@littlediamond4552]

I wish this video had subtitles it looks so interesting to learn about

[@drDeStH]

This confederation is the best news coming out of Africa since the European invasion in the 17th century when massive manpower was abducted from the African shores followed by destruction of its institutions, genocide of its people and theft of its resources and land! All members of the African diaspora must pray for the success of this confederacy and indeed inclusion of as many neighboring countries as possible. It seems the King of Morroco, the head of Lybia are interested in joining. My greatest disappointment is in newly elected Senegal president Faye, President of Guinea Doumbouya and of course Nana from Ghana have revealed themselves to be puppets of colonial rule. There seems to be a problem with the electoral process where seemingly puppets win? Perhaps military rulers are needed until the Continent is finally freed from its Northern and Western invaders!

[@trismica]

can you do one on the uk election or Scotland lol

[@timbanyai5329]

Sorry people of Africa don't like colonialism or France not sahal

[@nacelnikprosiak1260]

Pre Junta goverment's weren't really fully democratic, only parties sponsored by France had any chance at funding election campaigns and getting any influence in their state

[@chelseacomps829]

6:02, if you look carefully, you can see Ibrahim Traoré on the left 😂

[@DannieRay23]

It's anti-French? Where do I sign up?

[@lettuceman9439]

And pro-russian

[@SomasAcademy]

~0:34 this "useful map" is garbage, the Songhai Empire never extended to the Gambia. This mistake appears on a lot of maps of the Songhai Empire because of people assuming that the Songhai Empire included all the territory of the Mali Empire, when in reality it was centered a bit further east.

[@rasoirwolf]

We had a map in our textbooks that said it was in "loose control" but as you said, it had "firm control" a little further east.

[@AfricaNetworks-dq4co]

Please turn it into a Confederation of African States with a Common Currency, Common Defence Pact, Common Foreign Policy open to all African Nations to join if they want. However each Nation is sovereign to govern as it wants. In this way we attain the unity we want and our Enemies cannot infiltrate anyhow thus allowing us to concentrate on the Infrastructure and the AFCFTA.

[@lrenucci]

I already love it!

[@eamy9960]

Every African LIKES this new country except governments, government bodies & Forigen Entities. (NGOs are BIG MAD about our new African country lmao 😭)😜

[@user-ig8qn2en8y]

I want video about antarctica territory

[@sjg2024]

ANTARCTICA FOREVER 🇦🇶🇦🇶🇦🇶🗣️🗣️🗣️💯💯💯❄️❄️❄️☃️☃️☃️🥶🥶🥶🧊🧊🧊⛄⛄⛄🏔️🏔️🏔️🌨️🌨️🌨️

[@ZS-rw4qq]

This is great progress, we need something similar in the Balkans, like a third Yugoslavia

[@lettuceman9439]

Balkanization is a word have a reason to exist.

[@qwertytypewriter2013]

"junta" is pronounced "hoontah"

[@themetalgamer9864]

Understand that "Democratic" in imperial states means "bought."

[@mcarr7617]

I LOVE THE AES!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@mariajoaoferrazdeabreu150]

Love your videos!

[@user-dh3uh4xt9b]

I don't suppose neither Russia nor juntas but I have always deemed it necessary for those countries to throw away french controlled currency and I love federalism in Africa because I see it as the only way to solve ethnic tensions (South Africa)

[@lettuceman9439]

I agree But don't use SA as a example, It isn't exactly a good example, Botswana is better.

[@user-dh3uh4xt9b]

@@lettuceman9439 Fair point

[@jueljohnson41]

Is it really a country? Or just a loose alliance?

[@jonathannestor6557]

I’m Haitian from Haiti 🇭🇹 and those 3 countries in Africa are doing great and they turning there back on Europe and other Africans politic almost like Morocco but not quite and proud of the Sahel

[@nafissakouada644]

It is because they are scared. While some have been benefiting on the back of those 3 countries, others would rather stand aside and see how things evolve. If it is the advantage of those 3, then they will join. If it is not, then at least they did not get involved.

[@MrSTAR4567]

I would support this but I have 2 problems. 1. The government obviously is working for the country's benefit, against French imperialism. However, this could change fast because it is an unelected military junta, which can be very unstable and corrupt. 2. I support the dismantling of Francafrique (French sphere of influence in Africa), but this could potentially replace French imperialism with Russian imperialism, which wouldnt solve anything. This could turn out ok if the juntas eventually transition to an anti-French democracy, while also not becoming a Russian puppet.

[@fredrikr6280]

Last one is difiicult. Militarily they are not advanced. And the french are known for their covert operations. They need a strong friend and yes nothing is free.

[@MrSTAR4567]

@@fredrikr6280 I understand that, but they shouldn't submit to Russia as much as they have once submitted to France.

[@soudino2723]

they probably wont completely give everything to Russia(i mean as what they have been doing with the french pre-coup) but to them Russia is a better alternative

[@shauncameron8390]

@@MrSTAR4567 And Russia isn't above meddling in the affairs of other countries.

[@MrSTAR4567]

@@shauncameron8390 My point exactly

[@ghostofmarcusg]

This is all great for the continent!

[@Atheist-Free-Republic]

You are right better for the whole of africa to get rid of european influence

[@carvas18]

I think you failed to motivate how this is distabilizing what has been an "unstable region" for many decades now

[@deandhadwal6470]

Could you slow your narration down just a bit? I have to read the closed captions and its zooming by. It would make the whole experience a bit more enjoyable for me. Thank you and great video!

[@LongTran-kp3kz]

I'm too ignorant of African politics to comment an opinion other than France kinda dug its own grave here. Admittedly, I'm not the biggest fan of their foreign policy either. ...Not that I find most foreign policy moves 'good'.

[@General.Knowledge]

I'm not super knowledgeable on it either. But from what I could gather doing research for this video: France is at fault to some degree, but not to the extent the military coups make it seem. Not to mention the fact there is a high probability they are being financed and influenced by Russia. Kicking out one European power to replace it with another doesn't seem too beneficial for the people, especially when it costs them a democracy in return for a military dictatorship at the same time.

[@LongTran-kp3kz]

@General.Knowledge I'm a bit more familiar with France's colonial and 'post-colonial' history so I have little sympathy for the French government. That said, I do agree the military juntas aren't any better.

[@DirtyEdon]

​@@General.KnowledgeI think the issue you're seeing this from a western lenses. Africans do NOT care about democracy like that, we care about economic development rather it's done through democracy or authoritarian we don't really care. Russia never colonised Africa, plus most African countries were able to get independent due to the help of Russia doing colonisation. So in the west Russia is scene as a "boogyman" while in Africa the west is "boogyman" . We see Russia and China as the only nations that can counter the western dominance. The way you view the west is NOT the way the global south view the west. You're seen as an evil colonist who does whatever it takes and creates whatever lies to dominate the global south to steal resources. Look at Iraq, Libya, Syria. In other words the way the west views Russia is the way the global south views the west LOL.

[@hikodzu]

New map update, me like it

[@ihaveanopinion888]

1. Being a channel about geopolitics you should very well know that this is NOT an official country like your title says 2. If you want to draw viewers to your content there are other ways to do it besides countries splitting up or merging in fictional (mostly dystopian) scenarios

[@michaelowino228]

Good video.

[@TheKidphilosophy]

I like that it is happening. The colonial powers have been filling their bellies on the resources of African countries for too long. They went, set borders and ascribed names to places their ancestors hadn’t seen for 100 generations. May Africa and her nations gain true independence.

[@blackwatertv7018]

Ya, I’m all for formally colonized, people reclaiming their identity and countries. But this ain’t it’s literally just a facist Military regime with Russian occupation rather than French/West. Wouldn’t be the first time facist tried to appeal to anti-colonialist nationalist. (Imperial Japan did the same thing and got collaborationist regimes out out of it too and look how that ended up)

[@YAH2121]

Is russia's objectives in the sahel actually comparable to imperial japan? What are the russisns doing to exploit or oppress the people exactly?

[@The_Harylaba]

Your voice sounds like the guy from The Caspian Report

[@ZS-rw4qq]

4:05 Democratically elected and pro-western cannot possibly refer to the same government

[@humanasornament]

In what world being anti-french is wrong?

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

In the world where that means military junta

[@zakariaalami1491]

As a Moroccan i support this alloance and hopefully a new country free of european oppression , quick note Morocco was the empire that destroyed the songhai empire , sorry about that 😅 that showed that we share a commun history and future african brotherhood

[@frka.836]

I heard Morocco is open to the cooperation with the new AES. That would be a massive boost both for the Sahelian economies and Morocco political status in the Sahara.

[@fatimadampha5419]

morroco never destroy the songhai empire

[@zakariaalami1491]

@@fatimadampha5419 you can google it it simple

[@hafizanimation2896]

This is fake , I'm from Burkina Faso, and Morroco Empire didn't destroyed Songhai empire

[@wyihupoip8105]

Brothers fight and make up. 😂

[@user-lh6zg5go1i]

as a kenyan i love this I hope East Africa will soon take a page from sahel states and form the East Africa Federation, otherwise Thomas Sankara would be proud of the bukinabe

[@megatronDelaMusa]

the old empires are coming back . named my son Sundiata after the Legendary Sundiata Keita

[@kittengaard6395]

As a European I support this, and would like to see a normalization of relations between AES and the EU

[@TheLowstef]

I did check that "giunta" is an acceptable pronunciation in English. But... It comes from Spanish. It is pronounced "hunta". Like jalapeno is "halapeno".

[@DmitryNetsev]

BTW, author is not Englishman, he is Portuguese.

[@ferretyluv]

We pronounce it “hunta” in English. He’s Portuguese, so he pronounced j.

[@General.Knowledge]

Yeah I pronounced it with the Portuguese pronunciation, being from here.

[@TheLowstef]

@@General.Knowledge pronouncing weird words by speakers of different languages is always interesting. I've heard "ninja" done in some very funny ways :) The video is otherwise excellent as usual, by the way.

[@Liggliluff]

Well Spanish J (and G before e/i) isn't an English H. It's what's in IPA is /x/ and closer to German and Polish Ch. This sound is also used in Loch if you don't pronounce it with K.

[@IsYeaYesyup]

the Sahel Confederacy is anti-French? instant W

[@joedesire1958]

WROOOONG!!! The correct title is "The new african country no western and african leader likes". That confederation is widely popular among common people.

[@iburuma3621]

So millions of people are now named "Nobody", I guess...

[@rmmvw]

These juntas have at least been encouraging growth for the time being, which could reduce pressure from Africans reaching Europe. Also, influence away from France is a good way for the western countries to play fair instead of strong arming as they always have.

[@ferretyluv]

It wouldn’t. The instability it would cause would make even MORE migrants leave.

[@97Corvi]

But at the same time the islamic integralist are more strong the ever now Which was One of the main reason they left France for Russia ☠️

[@josueveguilla9069]

Fun Fact: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are still countries.

[@kumarg3598]

African countries should really try to do more consolidation, confederation, cooperation, etc. You would have 2 or 3 world powers in maybe 2 generations. Population growth, agriculture, natural resources, plus you can engage in modern manufacturing without making the mistakes of the past.

[@blindvision4703]

On the one hand, colonial borders seem to be kind of screwy from what I’ve heard. On the other hand, considering my view of the end times in Christianity, I wonder how Burkina Faso‘s relationship with Israel and all three countries relationship with Russia will influence events going forward. Also, it’s on Democratic. Maybe the people would be a favor of it, but how can we know if it’s not Democratic or Ent somehow like a republic?

[@DmitryNetsev]

History of postcolonial Africa - it's history of coups. I always wanted see new borders in Africa - colonial ones are just a reason for the civil wars, so I hope, that's this confederation will change colonial borders in Africa to... more fair borders.

[@slyninja4444]

GOOD 👍

[@aydenee558]

New borders destroy the progress many have made

[@DmitryNetsev]

@@aydenee558 progress? In Africa?

[@aydenee558]

@@DmitryNetsev Botswana,Kenya, Nigeria and more

[@slyninja4444]

@@aydenee558 There's already talk about balkanizing Nigeria and South africa (which Botswana can annex territory from), as well as the Swahili speaking countries forming a union.

[@lloydparks450]

As an African American, I love it. Alkebulan aka Africa is rising. Africa is throwing off the yoke of the West. It is sweet music to my ears.

[@michaelstamike]

Who said we don't like it ?

[@kushdmg]

Wdym no one likes it? This is amazing Africa might finally thrive a little. This is like if Yugoslavia came back.

[@thezone5840]

Remember what Daniel Servor said about Yugoslavia..."economy inconsistent with the world bank"

[@derevianne1108]

because Yugoslavia was soooo successful, yeah

[@helloimskip]

Bro, Yugoslavia is not a good example to use, my guy.

[@kushdmg]

@@derevianne1108 Im talking about the significance not because it was successful.

[@Broskisunited]

yeah but when Yugoslavia collapsed I cant even count how much wars and genocides happened

[@ahmvedakeel]

I support their movement. Just bc the West doesn't like them it doesn't mean i have to do the same.

[@rasoirwolf]

I just want to know for sure in a Free and Fair Election, if this is what they really want. If it is, then we should respect their wishes - this is too Russian-influenced, they'd just be throwing one Branch of Europeans controlling them away for another, if it's not Free and Fair.

[@Frostchris4121]

Is it really anti-french when both french and western mining corporations are still operating within their borders?? And the US is still giving them aid money?

[@wyihupoip8105]

As a Nigerian, I view it as a reunification of the Songhai Empire, albeit in name only. This is the aspiration of the people, and their determination is unwavering, especially with the backing of 1.3 billion Africans.

[@seabass1872]

Removing one oppressor for another

[@rexblade504]

And a worse one too

[@seabass1872]

@@rexblade504 Yep. Russia and military juntas, what could go wrong?

[@kingkayfabe5358]

Strange how people aren't sceptical of this. One of the three juntas will definitely try to overpower the other.

[@seabass1872]

@@kingkayfabe5358 agreed! Dictators don't want to share power

[@newguy8288]

@@rexblade504eeeeehhh that’s debatable.

[@caballeroarepa9223]

Little is being talked about this new country.

[@iburuma3621]

The news is mostly in French since the countries were colonized by France.

[@twicethegalo]

Well not much has been ratified in international agreements, it's still practically a close collection of three countries, perhaps politically closer to an institution like the EU than a full new country

[@agustinatala2231]

"noboy likes" says CIA

[@mohamedkonate8592]

Aes is not anti French or ANTI ECOWA OR Anti anything. They just want to defend their countries interest and work with any country in the world. But the French and Western neo colonial and imperialist say no. Because they think that Africa is their back yard and African big boys or subhuman.

[@benjaman5431]

Viva AES

[@Atheist-Free-Republic]

VIVA AES

[@scarscar9278]

Four new colonies of Russia

[@General.Knowledge]

It seems to be the case, yes. Replacing French influence with Russian influence. While losing democracy at the same time. Doesn't seem necessarily positive for the local people.

[@bafanamahlatse1923]

​@@General.Knowledge honestly, this was ur most biased video. From ur claim the " no one likes them" to agree their colonies of Russia. American was freed from British control by the French. Did America become a French colony?. These African countries have legitimate reasons to distance themselves from the French. So to you, have unpopular western puppets is better than the current situation? France used to buy Niger uranium at dirt cheap prices cuz they effectively controlled their governments. From watching ur video.i can see that western propaganda is alive and flourishing

[@YAH2121]

​@@General.Knowledgewell what are the local people themselves saying?

[@hafizanimation2896]

​@@YAH2121I'm from Burkina Faso , and this is better than the shit democratie 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@taq1238]

​@@General.Knowledge We don't want your Western style of democracy.