The collapse of French imperialism in West Africa
Channel: The Communist
Date: 20/12/2023

French subtitles available.

The establishment of military rule in Niger represents a turning point in the Sahel. Considered an important bastion of stability by western powers, the rapid fall of the French-backed government in Niamey is only the latest in a series of anti-French coups in a region beset by instability and imperialist interference. Whilst using anti-colonialist rhetoric, which is echoing powerfully across Africa, these new regimes are turning to Russia for support.

Josh Holroyd is the editor of In Defence of Marxism magazine, and a leading member of the International Marxist Tendency, a worldwide organisation of revolutionary communists. He writes regularly for the IMT's website, www.marxist.com, on a range of topics. An article analysis the coup in Niger can be found here: https://www.marxist.com/coup-in-niger-reflects-tectonic-shifts-in-africa.htm

In this talk, delivered in London on 11 November 2023, Josh explains the causes of these seismic events, as well as the revolutionary way forward. 

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