Why did a top US general suddenly label the West African nation of Burkina Faso the 'new epicenter of terrorism'? And why was a Black officer chosen to deliver this message? This statement didn't happen in a vacuum. It came as Burkina Faso's young, revolutionary government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, was making waves on the world stage.But is this a story about terrorism, or is it about something else entirely? A story about gold, sovereignty, and a direct challenge to the old world order. The Burkinabé government has moved to nationalize its vast gold reserves, severing deep-rooted military ties with its former colonizer, France, and forging new alliances with Russia. They argue they are simply using their own resources to build their nation and fight the insurgents France and the US failed to contain. To the West, is this progress or a problem?In this episode, we peel back the headlines to investigate the "why" behind Washington's sudden focus. We explore how Burkina Faso's push for economic independence is seen as a threat to Western and European interests. Drawing on the foundational theories of imperialism from Lenin and Marx to post-colonial thinkers like Frantz Fanon, Aimé Césaire, and Walter Rodney, we analyze the classic playbook of global power politics.Is the 'War on Terror' narrative being deployed as a justification for a new imperial scramble for Africa? How do capital, the legacy of colonialism, and the global demand for resources intersect in the Sahel today? Join us as we connect the dots between a military press conference in Washington and a revolution for self-determination unfolding in West Africa.Music Credits:Opening Music: "Company Fusion Ident" by Scott Holmes MusicClosing Music: "Sky" by Serge Quadrado

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