Africa Is Resisting Imperialism | With David Hundeyin

Africa Is Resisting Imperialism | David Hundeyin | The Simardone Show Africa is at a crossroads. As Western influence faces growing challenges across the continent, countries are increasingly debating whether to maintain close relationships with Europe and the United States or pursue greater political and economic independence. In this episode of The Simardone Show, I am joined by journalist David Hundeyin, founder of West Africa Weekly and The Spearhead, for a wide-ranging discussion about African politics, imperialism, the Alliance of Sahel States, Nigeria, Sudan, Ukraine, and the future of Pan-Africanism. We begin by examining the impact of the Iran War on Africa and how conflicts in West Asia can affect African economies, politics, and relationships with major global powers. We also discuss public attitudes toward Israel in countries such as Nigeria and Ghana and why support for Israel remains significant in parts of Africa. The conversation then turns to African independence and separatist movements. We discuss movements in places such as Mali and South Africa, questions about who is funding them, and the tension between separatism and Pan-Africanism. We also examine Ukraine's involvement in Mali and why a European war has increasingly become connected to political and military developments in West Africa. A major focus of the interview is the Alliance of Sahel States, made up of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. We discuss the history of the alliance, the removal of French and American military forces, economic and mining policies, infrastructure development, and the broader attempt by these countries to pursue greater independence from Western institutions and influence. We also examine the security challenges facing the Sahel, including the resurgence of Al Qaeda and Daesh. David discusses his argument that France has played a role in supporting or enabling militant groups in the region, and we examine what evidence exists for these claims. Finally, we turn to the war in Sudan and the future of the country amid the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, as well as the role of foreign powers including the United Arab Emirates. We conclude by discussing Pan-Africanism and what people living in the imperial core can do to support African political and economic independence. Topics discussed: African politics and geopolitics Africa and Western imperialism Pan-Africanism The Alliance of Sahel States Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso The Sahel and French influence The withdrawal of French and American troops from Africa African economic independence Mining and natural resources in Africa African independence and separatist movements The Azawad movement in Mali The Western Cape independence movement Ukraine and Mali Al Qaeda and Daesh in the Sahel France and the Sahel Nigeria and U.S. foreign policy Israel and Africa The Iran War and Africa The war in Sudan Sudan, the UAE, and the Rapid Support Forces African sovereignty The future of Pan-Africanism David Hundeyin What does the future of Africa look like as Western influence declines? Can the Alliance of Sahel States become a successful model for African sovereignty and economic independence? And what role will Pan-Africanism play in the future of the continent? If you enjoyed the episode, like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your thoughts. #Africa #PanAfricanism #Imperialism #Sahel #Mali #Niger #BurkinaFaso #AES #Sudan #Nigeria #AfricanPolitics #Geopolitics #AfricanIndependence #DavidHundeyin #TheSimardoneShow