Rabble Rants: A Coup in Niger / Summer of Strikes

Topic 1: A Coup in Niger

The recent coup in Niger has garnered some pretty strong responses from nations like France and the United States, as well as the EU. What is at the root of the global political reaction, and why should we care?

There are hints of another proxy war at hand. Imperial interests in African natural resources, namely uranium are huge factors in how sides are shaping up in this latest coup in North West Africa.

Topic 2: Summer of Strikes

Workers and tenants are fighting back from coast to coast.

Hosts Jessa McLean and Santiago Helou Quintero give a rundown of the many locals on strike, as well as the reaction from politicians and the acts of solidarity from the community.

Be sure to catch all our other Inside the NDP episodes to get the full picture.

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Resources:

• Intercepted: U.S.-Trained Officers Have Led Numerous Coups in Africa - Referenced in episode.