Egypt has donated a large amount of military hardware to Nigér’s military to help it combat jihadist terror groups operating in the region. The donation from Egypt is a sign of the growing cooperation between the two countries in the fight against terrorism. Egypt has a long history of fighting terrorism, and its military has a wealth of experience in counter-insurgency operations. The donation of military hardware will help Niger’s military to improve its capabilities and better protect its citizens from terrorist attacks.
mysticwarrior: Niger is a poor country and cannot afford heavy weapons in large numbers and I expect you to understand. And the clueless coupist of Niger would not be stupid to channel all his country's gold to the acquisition of weapons.
That is in Mali, not Niger. (Read before replying) A country can pay in natural resources
mysticwarrior: A wizard challenging a warrior to a battle of war analysis, The north Vietnamese were able to withstand and subjugate southern Vietnam who were supported by the USbecause they had backup from the Russians. The Russians have indicated that they had no interest in the tension in Niger, central Africa has agreed to work with ECOWAS on their intervention intentions In Niger, there would be heavy blockade, Once Guinea is blocked from the sea then forget it, the would Mali and Burkina Faso cannot get food supply, medical supply and ammunition supply from the sea.
Bro ECOWAS would blocked every entry and exit to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger and there would be food shortage, can a starving man fight?
Why do you forget that there are regular Russians cargo planes delivering weapons to Mali?
Favorisieren: Very funny example. I am sure you don't know the details of General Gaulle. Anyway, this was in 1958. Lol. How many years ago?
Sankara is just a man out of all military leaders, and I gave you the reason he was that way.
The issue at hand is not about Niger, this is what you have failed to understand, but about defending Nigeria. If you leave these military guys to rule, trust me, within six months, the military will overthrow Tinubu in Nigeria also. This is what we are saying. Don't you get it?
Do you want the military to take over Nigeria?
Yes this was in 1958 and so what? Time do not cancel the fact that a coup is a coup, Period!!
And yes I hope that the military will overthrow Tinubu in Nigeria also.
If the military take over Nigeria, it will be the Military from Nigeria not Niger
Naijaboy18: You’re just getting the same energy back that you put out since you choose to be disrespectful. It’s funny how you don’t like it when it’s towards you tho
And it’s funny how you still believe that if people do not agree with your president this imply that they are born in your country. Just realise that there are blacks from every part of the world on this forum. Stop thinking that Nigeria is the centre of the world.
Naijaboy18: Are you implying that obi will recognize the criminal coup government? Not surprising from the tribe that has 25% criminals
Are you paranoiac? I am not implying anything , in the contrary You are implying that every Nairalanders are from the same country of origin. There are people from all nationality on this forum so before vomiting your tribalistic excrement from your mouth just try find out who is who. Do you believe that every person on this planet should be classified as tribes instead of human? Don't be so paranoid and stop feeling that you're being threatened in some way. No one is watching you or acting against you
Fugazy2023: A puppet is better than a foolish feminist voiced Pandora vagabond thief waiting to get a mandate stolen
I have no connection with politicians and I support none of them, so don't be so paranoiac into thinking that every Nairalander is your opponent simply because he have a different opinion.
Favorisieren: The issue here is the military takeover. Tell me one EU nation with such experience. Name one.
If one nation tries it, NATO will move in sharply, especially if the nation is NATO.
We are talking about a military takeover.
I repeat, go and learn more about world politics, and know when negotiations and diplomacy don't work again.
The first military takeover, Abdulsalami Abubarkar went there. Nothing has been achieved to date. Another one happened, but nothing again. This started in 2020/21. In a space of 2 years, Mali Burkina Faso, Guinea ....and two other nations have done that.
In your mind, do you think negotiation will still work here? Dey play.
Bola Tinubu must go to that war because this is right in our backyard. And if we cannot do anything, the military will take over in Nigeria too.
What has such done to the military boys in the other nations ruled presently by the military? Listen, the military are zombies and they don't even understand the signals that their nation is in problems.
I am well aware of Sankara's exploit in Burkina Faso. And what helped him was that he was posted to Madagascar where he learned Agriculture and Rural development as a military man. My point is that the experience must be there to say one is fit to lead. Sankara mixed with geniuses in rural development and this is what was needed for Burkina Faso at the time he took over. This is The reason he was able to help the poor people there because he had a good working experience in this area.
From his first appointment, it can be seen clearly that Sankara was all out to uplift the poor. Just take a look at the cabinet of this man in Niger. Lol. Also, pick up history and research the people General Buhari picked when he was a military leader. Also, check the ones picked by Babangida and Abacha.
Concerning Jihadists there, do you think this general is after these people? Lol. Dey play. Nigeria has got its share of the problem too, and we are dealing with it. Terrorism is a general problem all over the world presently, but military takeover is something we must not allow.
General De Gaulle from France had organized a coup d'état to took power.
At least you recognise Sankara as a good man.
It is too early to make hasty conclusions about the Military in Niger
Favorisieren: Kindly educate yourself on world politics and diplomacy. Niger is under ECOWAS and they all have a common agreement. Tinubu as the head of ECOWAS can go to this war. He is not fighting on behalf of Nigeria, but ECOWAS. Mind you, they put this decision into a vote. Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana, Ivory Coast, etc are all among those who voted that a military intervention is the way forward if no resolution via dialogue is achieved.
As I expect, the junta leader is shifting ground. And ECOWAS won't stop with Niger. Listen...we are moving into Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea soon.
The military must get it into their brains that guns are meant to protect and not intimidate and rule. Period!
God bless!
You are the one that should get an education on world politics and diplomacy. Would you see European Union attacking one of his own member?. Invading one of his own member?. Cutting medical supply and electricity supply to one of his own member? No!!, because they would have used only diplomacy. But Africans have determination only when they want to attack one of their own. During the past 20 years, where was ECOWAS when the Jihadists massacred civilians in villages in Niger? (including women and children) Where was ECOWAS when they were crying for help?, sleeping? ECOWAS have determination only when they want to attack one of their own, because they are slaves to the West. Thomas Sankara took power by the gun and he is worshipped even today, not only in Africa but in the whole world. Ask yourself why? instead of being so insensitive to the plight of civilian populations
Favorisieren: President Bola Tinubu should not accept anything less than 6 months, or a maximum of 1 year. This is my take.
And the process must start right now; else, 3 years will be turned into 10 years, and Nigeria is in trouble too. Better still, if I was the president, I would go to war to remove him asap. This will make Burkina Faso and Mali listen to us. To me, these two nations must take 6 months to 1-year schedule to conduct elections fast. If Niger is not used as an example, these two military leaders will keep saying rubbish. If you notice Guinea leaders are not saying much. As soon as Niger is cleared, Guinea will accept immediately to conduct an election.
Tinubu should mind his own business. He have no authority over Niger, a sovereign nation
SmartyPants: There is nothing like sovreignty in the real sense. All nations are interconnected and have to cede some idea of autonomy to the global community. The exceptios are those coubtries who are so powerful that they are essentially uncompellable.
Secondly, you are talking about Niger, a country that is totally dependent on the outside world for its survival.
Nigeria alone can completley cripple that country economically because not only are they the poorest nation in the world, they are also landlocked.
Landlocked? Niger is not alone. Niger is now allied with Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea; and we know that Guinea is a country bordered on the west by the Atlantic Ocean with a container port. And Niger have airports where you can see regularly Russian cargo planes landing.
Mali Air Force formally received the twelve Mi-24P Hind-F combat helicopters, radar, and other equipment brought by Russian transport planes to a military base at Bamako airport in Mali