As a sudden and recent turn of events, the Niger revolution has brought to light the imperial colonial relationship between France and the US with Niger. Just three days ago, Blinken stated that the ousted Niger president continues to receive unwavering support from the US despite the coup. He also emphasized that hundreds of millions of dollars in support depend on Niger’s adherence to democratic governance and constitutional order.

France, based on its parasitic relationship, aims to intervene in the situation using the guise of its colonial puppet allies, the ECOWAS nations, which include Nigeria, Ghana, and others. The presidents of these countries publicly denounced the military coup that occurred in Niger.

ECOWAS SET TO SERVE THE INTEREST OF FRANCE
Three days ago, the former alleged drug lord and current president of Nigeria, Tinubu, arranged for the president of Benin Republic to mediate with the coup leaders in Niger.

However, it appears that mediation is not the only approach France is considering to influence the coup’s outcome. The heads of state from ECOWAS and UEMOA, the West African Economic and Monetary Union, have threatened to suspend Niger from their institutions, cut off the country from the regional central bank and financial market, and close borders.

In addition to this, it was also acknowledged by the junta that seized power in Niger that the government they toppled (headed by president Mohamed Bazoum) had given France authorization to carry out strikes to free ousted president Mohamed Bazoum. France has neither confirmed nor denied the accusation.

In response any military intervention, spokesperson of Niger Colonel Amadou Abdramane, claimed that the objective of the ECOWAS meeting is to approve a plan of aggression against Niger, involving an imminent military intervention in Niamey, in collaboration with non-ECOWAS African countries and certain Western countries.

This development led to a warning of a potential full-blown war reaction from Niger’s military. They asserted their firm determination to defend their homeland against any attempted invasion.

ALLIES STAND FOR NIGER
As a consequence of the alleged intervention plan, several nations have shown support for Niger and have threatened retaliation against any military intervention by ECOWAS, the African Union (AU), or France. Iran’s national paper, the ‘Iran Observer,’ reported that Algerian news outlets conveyed Algeria’s stance of not sitting idly by while an invasion of a neighboring country takes place. This stance could potentially pave the way for Iran and Russia to supply arms to the military junta in Niger through Algeria in case of an invasion.

Furthermore, Colonel Amadou Abdramane announced that Mali and Burkina Faso have officially declared their intent to wage war if ECOWAS nations invade Niger, as seen in a video shared on Twitter.

Guinea Conarky also joined to support Niger and issued a threat to back Niger against any ECOWAS or French intervention. The head of state, Mamady Doumbouya of Guinea, stated, “If anyone dares invade Niger due to the military takeover or coup d’état, we will consider it as a war against them (the invaders), and we will send our military to defend Niger.”

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