# Ecowas on The No Agenda Show

Ecowas comes up in 5 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2020 to August 2023.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** August 2020 – August 2023
- **Related topics:** [Niger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/niger.md), [Mali](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mali.md), [France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [Africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md), [Burkina Faso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burkina-faso.md), [Coup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coup.md), [Military Coup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-coup.md), [Military Intervention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-intervention.md), [Nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### Ukraine-Africa Relations, Niger Volunteer Mobilization

- **Episode:** [1583: Ninny](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1583-ninny.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-20
- **Time:** 2:42:51–2:46:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1583-ninny/chapter/ukraine-africa-relations-niger-volunteer-mobilization.md

Ukraine is attempting to build stronger ties with African nations to disrupt Russian influence, despite historical tensions and allegations of racism. In Niger, thousands of civilians have reportedly volunteered to support the military junta against potential intervention by ECOWAS. The mobilization includes parents bringing children to sign up, signaling a significant domestic resistance to Western-backed regional pressure.

Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md), [niger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/niger.md), [ecowas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecowas.md), military volunteers

### Niger Coup, ECOWAS Military Intervention

- **Episode:** [1581: Quippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-13
- **Time:** 2:50:09–2:54:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy/chapter/niger-coup-ecowas-military-intervention.md

The ECOWAS regional bloc has ordered the activation of a standby force for possible military intervention in Niger following the ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum. The junta in Niger has sought closer ties with Russia and moved to expel French influence. The conflict threatens France's access to uranium for its nuclear power plants and complicates plans for a trans-African gas pipeline.

Keywords: [niger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/niger.md), [ecowas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecowas.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [uranium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uranium.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md)

### Niger Military Coup and Anti-French Sentiment

- **Episode:** [1579: Cash over Country](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1579-cash-over-country.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-06
- **Time:** 35:27–38:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1579-cash-over-country/chapter/niger-military-coup-and-anti-french-sentiment.md

A military coup in Niger has sparked large-scale protests against French military presence and Western influence in the Sahel region. Protesters in Niamey have displayed Russian flags and expressed support for the junta, citing the failure of Western nations to stop the regional jihadist insurgency.

Keywords: [niger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/niger.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [ecowas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecowas.md), jihadist insurgency, [military coup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-coup.md), [burkina faso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burkina-faso.md), [mali](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mali.md)

### Wagner Group Involvement in Niger and ECOWAS Intervention Threats

- **Episode:** [1579: Cash over Country](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1579-cash-over-country.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-06
- **Time:** 38:19–42:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1579-cash-over-country/chapter/wagner-group-involvement-in-niger-and-ecowas-intervention-threats.md

Niger's new military junta has reportedly requested assistance from the Russian Wagner Group as the ECOWAS regional bloc threatens military intervention to restore the ousted president. Mali and Burkina Faso have declared that any attack on Niger would be considered a declaration of war against them, signaling a major shift toward Russian influence in West Africa.

Keywords: [wagner group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wagner-group.md), [niger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/niger.md), [ecowas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecowas.md), [yevgeny prigozhin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yevgeny-prigozhin.md), [mali](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mali.md), [military intervention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-intervention.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md)

### Mali Military Coup and ECOWAS Intervention

- **Episode:** [1271: 3 Screws](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1271-3-screws.md)
- **Published:** 2020-08-23
- **Time:** 2:38:14–2:40:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1271-3-screws/chapter/mali-military-coup-and-ecowas-intervention.md

A military junta in Mali has overthrown President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, leading to an intervention by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). While the junta claims the president resigned willingly, ECOWAS leaders are demanding a return to civilian rule. The coup appears to have significant public support in the capital city of Bamako despite international condemnation.

Keywords: [mali](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mali.md), [coup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coup.md), [ecowas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecowas.md), ibrahim boubacar keita, bamako

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