America’s Hidden Agenda and the West African Power Play
In the name of “fighting terrorism,” a new drama is unfolding across West Africa one that may not be about security at all. To the unaware observer, it looks like an international partnership to save Africa from the hands of extremists. But beneath the surface lies a deeper, darker agenda one crafted not in the deserts of Northern Nigeria, but in the halls of Washington D.C.
The so-called “War on Terrorism in Nigeria” might just be a sophisticated cover a smokescreen for Western dominance, economic manipulation, and geopolitical control.
THE PROPAGANDA OF PEACE
Whenever America raises the flag of “war on terrorism,” history trembles. From Iraq to Libya, from Afghanistan to Syria the same narrative has always been sold to the world: “We are fighting terrorists.” But what followed each intervention was chaos, destruction, and regime change all benefiting U.S. interests.
Now the same narrative is being repackaged for West Africa, with Nigeria at the center of the spotlight. Suddenly, the Western media is “concerned” about terrorism in the Sahel, and U.S. intelligence circles are calling for “joint military operations” in Nigeria.
But think why now? Why the sudden interest in the internal affairs of a sovereign African state?
THE REAL TARGET IS NOT NIGERIA IT’S BURKINA FASO
In recent years, Burkina Faso has become a major thorn in the flesh of Western powers. After a series of military coups, the new leadership boldly turned its back on France and welcomed strategic partnerships with Russia. This move disrupted the long-standing Western monopoly in West Africa.
Burkina Faso’s alliance with Russia opened the door to Moscow’s growing influence in the Sahel something Washington cannot tolerate. The United States and its European allies now fear that the “Russian wave” could spread from Mali to Niger, and ultimately, to Nigeria itself.
To prevent this, America needs a reason to expand its military presence in the region and what better excuse than the “war on terrorism”?
THE DOMINO STRATEGY
If America can justify a military base in Northern Nigeria or Niger under the pretext of fighting Boko Haram or ISWAP, it gains a strategic advantage control over West Africa’s airspace, intelligence, and natural resources.
This is not just about security. It’s about dominance.
Through these bases, America can:
- Monitor Russian operations in Burkina Faso and Mali.
- Secure access to Nigeria’s oil and uranium in Niger.
- Influence regional politics through surveillance and intelligence networks.
- Keep China and Russia from establishing deeper ties with African governments.
In essence, what is being portrayed as a fight against terrorism is a proxy competition between superpowers a silent war for Africa’s heart and resources.
THE MEDIA NARRATIVE AND MANUFACTURED FEAR
Watch how Western media outlets operate:
They highlight selected terror attacks, magnify them across global networks, and push emotional headlines like “Terrorism Threatens Nigerian Stability.” This psychological warfare conditions the global audience to support any military move that America deems “necessary.”
Once the emotional sympathy is built, the next phase begins military assistance, intelligence sharing, and “joint operations” that gradually lead to foreign control.
It’s the same old movie just a different stage.
AFRICA’S STRUGGLE FOR TRUE INDEPENDENCE
This new wave of “anti-terror campaigns” is not about saving Africa. It’s about reshaping it politically, economically, and militarily. Africa may be free on paper, but its land and destiny are still traded behind closed doors in foreign capitals.
Until African leaders recognize that foreign aid often carries hidden chains, the continent will remain a battlefield for global giants.
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have already started resisting. But Nigeria the largest economy and most populous nation in Africa is the real prize. Whoever controls Nigeria, controls West Africa.
THE FINAL THOUGHT
The war on terrorism in Nigeria might not just be about terrorists it could be about territories, resources, and influence.
Behind every drone strike, intelligence report, and international “summit on security,” there’s a hidden agenda to keep Africa divided, dependent, and distracted.
And while the world watches the smoke of battle rise, the real war the war for Africa’s soul continues in silence.
Written by ASTRO D’ GREAT
For those who seek truth beyond the headlines.
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