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West Africa is at the forefront of geopolitical tensions marked by military coups and the rise of nationalist governments challenging neocolonial practices, particularly those of France. These governments seek to control their rich resources like gold and uranium for economic growth and national sovereignty, angering Western powers advocating neocolonialism. The expulsion of French soldiers from Mali and Niger, both pivotal in Western military operations, underscores the regions' significance. Despite Western claims of authoritarianism, nationalist governments enjoy strong popular support, resisting intervention and forging alliances with Russia and China. The West exaggerates Russian influence while projecting their neocolonialism. Geopolitical conflicts manifest the struggle for autonomy in West Africa.

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[–] somename@hexbear.net 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

You realize that first source they linked is the Economist lol? Is that a pro-Russian propaganda outlet?

[–] ToastyWaffles@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 1 year ago

Anything that doesn't regurgitate my neoliberal colonialist viewpoint is Russian/Chinese propaganda!! Yes I am not biased or subject to propaganda, I just get my views from reddit world news. /s

[–] just_browsing@reddthat.com 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

...and then they link TASS. Lol.

iS tHaT a PrO rUsSiAn sOuRcE?

[–] somename@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

If both sources are saying the same thing, maybe you should take away that not all news from a Russian source is automatically bullshit, and not that the Economist is a pro-Putin propaganda outlet.

[–] just_browsing@reddthat.com 0 points 1 year ago

Real news can still be used to push a propaganda narrative