Looks like war coming to Africa.

 NULAND'S VISIT TO NIGER INDICATES WAR IS ON MENU

BOTH FRANCE AND U.S. HAVE TROOPS IN NIGER

Much is made of Victoria Nuland's trip to Niger. It seems she was only met by lower ranking members of the new leadership. You can bet they were warned that if they don't submit to western terms quickly, there will be war. The U.S. has a large base with over 1000 personnel. the French have around 1500 troops in Niger. It seems that Niger is going to be the tipping point to counter African nationalism and African unity. 

Niger is one of the poorest counties in the world with over 40% of the population living below the poverty line. While it is rich in resources namely Uranium and Gold, most of these resources are controlled by France, the former colonial ruler. France also controls the currency and all transaction in Niger go through French banks. France has a lot of say about the future of this country. It seems the citizens of Niger, who approve of the latest change in government by near 80%, are unified in their desire to send France back to Europe. It seems the west is unifying in keeping France in their present position. It looks this will mean another front on the global war for control.

So far, the new government has given France 30 days to exit, including their troops. France has so far refused. It seems the U.S. is going to support France in their hope of keeping economic control of the country. 

All this coincides with coming BRICS summit in South Africa, Aug. 20 to 22. It is rumored that over 40 countries, many in Africa, want to become affiliated with the BRICS group and are interested in developing a new currency backed by Gold. I suspect that the west will delay any military intervention in Africa until after this meeting, as it would likely inflame passions in Africa and will be a very dangerous move that may spread to many parts of Africa.

The trend in Africa seems to be a movement to further distance these countries from their former colonial masters. While they have gained independence in the last 50 years, many feel they are still controlled by financial dependence and interventionist politics.

It seems that the resources of Africa have now become again a prize sought by competing interests. For Africans, competition for their products can be a good opportunity to get more of the value from their resources. It will require shrewd judgment and some unity from them as the divide and conquer tactics will be used to keep control of these assets.