why the Rwanda sanctions are NOT what they seem

Understanding sanctions in the context of neo-colonialism

ANNOUNCEMENTS

In this Sunday’s LIVE podcast show we will be returning to Gabon and the announcement of Nguema’s candidacy for president next month.

I devoted a lot of time to this story and how I didn’t believe the Bongo overthrow was really a coup but a deft changing of the neo-colonial guard.

Now with the US and France not opposing this candidate, an alleged coup leader no less, while going after the reputation and legitimacy of the Sahel Alliance, we need to ask questions about what democracy really looks like in Africa.

Tune in on Sunday 9pm EST on Substack (subscribers will be notified when LIVE).

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If you still wish to apply, read this info article.

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A lesson on Western Sanctions and the ‘taming’ of Rwanda

Everyone just sanctioned Rwanda over "human rights violations" in the Congo. The U.S., the U.K., Canada, Germany all acting like they just woke up and realized something was wrong.

These are the same people that have been doing business with Rwanda while M23 has been running riot in the Congo and taking over mines chock full of some of the most valuable minerals on the planet.

But let me ask you a question. If this was about human rights, why do these nations still do business with Saudi Arabia? With Israel? With countries that openly take the lives of civilians, suppress dissent, and trample on international law?

Because this has nothing to do with human rights.

I’m going to give you a different perspective on western sanctions. I’m going to paint a picture for you of how they aren’t about punishment but about control.

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