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The government that got deposed has practically no popular support in Niger. We don't know whether the junta will do a better job representing the people, but at least it's not controlled by the west. That's a necessary prerequisite for Niger to gain even a modicum of sovereignty and self determination. This is a really good breakdown of the situation if you're interested https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAcc6U69E6o
That's how I see it. At risk of regretting my words (the new gov could be terrible and could e.g. be backed by or fall prey to another imperialist power), at least the future (for) now holds the possiblity of a fair election. That's not remote possibility while the French have their bloody fingers in the country.
Still likely have a long way to go for peace and prosperity. The French (and yanks) won't just roll over. Hopefully the day is not too far away when Nigerien workers can enjoy their national wealth and support other independent movements. Looking forward to seeing Niger become a socialist nuclear-solar power house (I'm assuming it's quite sunny in that part of the world), working with the Chinese to connect West Africa with HSR.