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The crisis in Niger and the Ukrainisation of West Africa

THE age of permanent war is upon us. And so are the evolving psyop warfare tactics and their constantly changing theatres. Niger, to our collective chagrin, as well as the warlike noises emerging deep from the belly of a bellicose Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) are sad reminders.

It would not be otherworldly to suggest that post the Iraqi invasion, no war has a reason. They just beg for excuses. And the catch-all phrase, “democracy”, stands in to justify all wars, including the looming one.

When powerful people are beating drums of war, it would be unwise to discount the possibility of an

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