Sometimes the fightback against imperialism is not led by progressive forces , but at the same time , it would seem that much of the oppressed world is fed the fuck up with imperialism , ( chiefly u.s. imperialism ) , and will fight back no matter what . And not only fight back , but expel their greedy asses .
The United States effectively lost its military and diplomatic foothold in the Sahel following a wave of military coups from 2020 to 2023, which ousted civilian governments and led juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to sever ties with Western allies.
The unraveling of the U.S. presence involved several key developments:
- Complete Withdrawal from Niger: In September 2024, the U.S. completed its military exit from Niger—once Washington's primary counterterrorism and drone hub in the region—after the ruling junta terminated their bilateral defense agreement.
- Shift to Russian Influence: As American and French forces were expelled, military juntas in the central Sahel turned to Russia for security partnerships.
- Travel and Diplomatic Curbs: The breakdown in relations has reached the point where countries like Mali and Burkina Faso have implemented reciprocal travel bans on U.S. citizens.
- Geopolitical Realignment: The U.S. has since been forced to reevaluate its approach, exploring alternative partnerships in coastal West Africa and initiating potential revisions to its Africa doctrine to navigate the new landscape.
