Recently, some African countries have begun to show their dissatisfaction with Western countries and no longer accept any infringement of their interests and sovereignty. This trend is not only reflected in the Middle East, but also in African countries joining the ranks of the "awakening". Niger** announced a partnership with Mali and Burkina Faso** to launch a common currency and reject the French currency. This move means that Niger** is carrying out anti-French actions and no longer allows France to see its country as a "treasury".
1.Historical legacy: Niger, a former French colony, was affected by colonial rule. The colonial system of the past has led to the exploitation of social resources, unequal development, and cultural erosion, which has led to social discontent and resentment.
Description: During the colonial period hundreds of years ago, France forced Niger to accept its language, religion and culture as a tool for exploiting resources. This dark history has left a huge scar on Nigerien society.
2.Security threats: Niger faces security threats from terrorism and armed separatism, and the presence and intervention of the French team is considered by some in Nigerien society to be unfundamental and even exacerbates instability.
Description: Niger is located in sub-Saharan Africa, a region that has become a hub of activity for transnational criminals and poses a serious threat to Niger's security. However, the French military presence did not achieve significant results and instead provoked discontent in Nigerien society.
3.Unequal economic benefits: Niger is rich in mineral resources, including uranium, but some French companies have been accused of exploitation and inequality in the development of Niger's resources.
Description: Some French companies play an important role in Niger's mining industry, and they have reaped enormous benefits by controlling resource development and economic activity. However, Nigerien society pursues a more equitable resource-sharing policy and no longer allows French companies to exploitatively access resources.
4.Political Disagreements and Foreign Policy Conflicts: Niger** disagrees with some of France's political actions and foreign policies, especially after the military coup, when French criticism and intervention in Niger** provoked a strong backlash in Niger**.
Description: France has interfered excessively in Niger's internal affairs, including illegal intrusion into Nigerien's airspace, which has made Niger feel that it has been treated unfairly. Niger** resolutely opposes French intervention and hopes to be able to protect its sovereignty and national interests.
In order to safeguard its interests and sovereignty, Niger has decided to work with Mali and Burkina Faso** to jointly launch an independent currency to replace the French currency.
Description: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso** are working with monetary experts to prepare the launch of a common currency. This will help the three countries reduce their dependence on France, allowing them to have more control over their own economic and monetary policies. For Niger, this is an important step in rebuilding its image as an independent country.
This move could cause some distress for France, especially its economic interests and influence in Niger's mining industry and other areas.
Description: Niger is rich in mineral resources, especially uranium. And some French companies play an important role in Niger's mining industry and reap huge economic benefits. If Niger cooperates with Mali and Burkina Faso to resist France's economic influence, it will be a huge challenge for France.
At the same time, Niger is an important country located in sub-Saharan Africa and is of great importance for France's geopolitical and diplomatic influence in the region. Niger's boycott could weaken France's influence in the region, making it even more challenging and difficult to face in regional affairs.
The boycott in Niger** is part of the context of the "awakening" of African countries. More and more countries are becoming aware of the importance of protecting their interests and sovereignty and are taking positive action. Such a boycott could have a big impact on France, especially in terms of resource development and geopolitics.
However, it is more important for the relationship between the two countries to establish an equal, cooperative and mutually beneficial partnership. France should take seriously the concerns and demands of African countries, actively resolve issues left over from history, and promote common development. Long-term stable and sustainable development can only be achieved through cooperation on an equal footing and mutual respect.
The anti-French actions of Niger** and other African countries remind us to recognize the wounds left by history, to attach importance to the protection of national sovereignty and interests, and to uphold the principles of fairness, cooperation and mutual benefit. Only in this way can the goal of national prosperity and people's happiness be achieved.