US/France threaten intervention in resource-rich Niger - Fears of war in West Africa
Geopolitical Economy Report
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The US Military Intervention in Niger
If there is an intervention, we all know it's going to be behind the scenes led by the US and France. This is essentially a kind of neo colonial intervention. Niger is one of the world's leading producers of uranium. The new nationalist military government may try to kick out the US military bases and soldiers. And of course, also cut off access to France and the US from importing uranium and gold.
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