African News Review EP 2 Niger Republic Ask U.S Troops to Leave I African News Review 🌍
In this episode, Adesoji Iginla and Milton Allimadi discuss various headlines in the Western press and provide an Afrocentric perspective.
They first analyze UK business secretary Kemi Badenoch's statement that the UK's wealth isn't from white privilege and colonialism. They criticized her for debasing herself and ignoring the historical exploitation and oppression that allowed Britain to industrialize.
They also discuss the importance of African historians asserting themselves in the narrative. The conversation then shifts to the US withdrawing military personnel from Niger, which is framed as a strategic victory for Russia.
They highlight the lack of African agency and sovereignty in dealing with security threats and the presence of foreign military bases on the continent. In this conversation,
Milton Allimadi and Adesoji Iginla discuss various topics including the consequences of the NATO invasion of Libya, the investigation of the British Museum over hidden Ethiopian artifacts, Rio Tinto facing a lawsuit over pollution claims in Madagascar, and Nestle adding sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries.
They highlight the need for African countries to have the resources and infrastructure to hold companies accountable for their actions, the importance of preserving African artifacts and returning them to their rightful owners, and the negative impact of Western fast food and processed products on African health.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
07:59 The Implications of US Withdrawal from Niger for African Sovereignty
27:10 The Lack of African Unity and the Challenge of Economic Development.
36:37 The Consequences of the NATO Invasion of Libya.
46:18 Environmental and Health Risks of Mining Operations.
55:46 Addressing the Impact of Sugar in Infant Milk