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Watch this video as Firstpost examines Mali's dramatic gold surge and the growing push by the Alliance of Sahel States to take greater control of the region's mineral wealth. Mali produced 23.5 tonnes of industrial gold in the first half of 2026, up around 30 percent from the same period last year, putting the country on track to meet or exceed its annual target. But this is about much more than mining. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are building a new economic architecture around gold, with combined production estimated at around 230 tonnes a year. At current prices, that represents tens of billions of dollars in potential wealth. With new refineries, greater state participation and tighter control over mining deals, the AES wants more of that value captured at home. But persistent JNIM attacks and insecurity remain a major obstacle. Alyson Le Grange tells you more on Firstpost Africa.

TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Sahel Gold Boom: Mali's Production Surges 30%
00:25 - H1 2026 Production Breakdown & Annual Targets
00:50 - Output Resiliency Amid Rising Security Threats
01:10 - The AES Strategy: Leveraging Sahel’s 230-Tonne Gold Output
01:35 - Building an Alternative Economic System Beyond ECOWAS
01:55 - Resource Nationalism: Mining Codes & State Takeovers
02:25 - Value-Addition Shift: Regional Refineries in Burkina Faso & Mali
02:55 - Western Miners Continue Operations Alongside Russian Expansion
03:35 - The Critical Bottleneck: JNIM Insurgency & Security Vulnerabilities
03:55 - Testing the Russia Partnership: Can Wealth Be Secured?

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Watch this video as Firstpost examines Ghana’s dramatic new move to tighten control over its gold trade and reshape how Africa’s natural wealth is extracted, processed, and exported. From September 1, Ghana will require unrefined artisanal and small-scale gold to be refined domestically before export, marking a major shift for Africa’s largest gold producer. Ghana produced a record six million ounces of gold in 2025, generating more than $20 billion in export earnings. The move builds on President John Mahama’s wider push for economic sovereignty and the Ghana Gold Board’s efforts to bring the country’s gold trade into the formal economy. But Ghana’s strategy goes beyond gold. Guinea, Mali and Burkina Faso are also pushing for greater state control, domestic processing and local value addition across Africa’s mining sector. The bigger battle is over who controls the gold value chain: African producers or foreign financial and refining hubs. Alyson Le Grange tells you more on Firstpost Africa.

00:00 – The End of African Wealth Extraction
00:17 – Ghana's Nationwide Gold Export Ban
00:46 – Why Ghana is Africa’s Gold Giant
01:27 – Economic Sovereignty & Strengthening the Cedi
02:12 – The Role of the Ghana Gold Board (Gold Budge)
03:00 – Challenging the Global Refining System
03:33 – A Continental Resource Reset: Guinea, Mali, & Burkina Faso
04:08 – Moving Up the Value Chain
04:30 – Nelson Mandela on Sovereignty and Allies

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On 15 August 2026, Abdourahmane Tchiani's revolutionary government signed a milestone agreement with Zimar Group to construct a 100,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Dosso.

This is part of the Nigerien government’s efforts to nationalize its resources, breaking the old cycle of exporting raw crude and importing refined products.

The project could allow Niger to capture more value from its hydrocarbon resources, as it is already doing with its other natural resources. It also promises to strengthen its energy security, and create a foundation for greater industrialization within the country and across the Sahelian alliance.

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On 24 February 1966, Ghana's military and police launched a coup that removed President Kwame Nkrumah from power while he was on a diplomatic mission to Asia. The operation, known as "Operation Cold Chop," was carried out with little resistance and brought an end to Nkrumah's increasingly centralised one-party rule.The new regime, known as the National Liberation Council, suspended the constitution, dissolved parliament, and banned the ruling Convention People's Party. Nkrumah, who remained in exile, denounced the coup as an imperialist plot, while his opponents celebrated what they saw as the restoration of political freedom.ITN's Sandy Gall followed the coup on the ground. #coldwar #coup #ghana #kwamenkrumah #history #itnarchive #marxist To license the footage featured in this clip, follow the link below: https://www.gettyimages.com/search/2/film?family=editorial&phrase=X02036601*To search the ITN Archive collection on Getty Images, follow the link below:https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/footage/itn🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel (tap the bell icon and stay up to date with all the latest ITN Archive videos!) - https://www.youtube.com/@ITNArchive🎥 Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ITNArchive🎥 Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ITNArchiveITNP🎥 Check out our TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@itnarchive1955

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⁣Watch this video as Firstpost examines how ⁣The Confederal Parliament of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) officially launched its inaugural session on August 24, 2026 in Niamey, Niger. This event marks a major transition for the bloc—comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—evolving from a primarily military and security pact into a highly structured political and economic union.

The move follows the creation of a joint military force, a development bank and common identity documents, while the three nations have also moved away from ECOWAS. But the new Sahel project faces major tests, from dependence on coastal trade routes to the persistent threat from JNIM and Islamic State Sahel. With Russia deepening ties with the bloc and China watching its economic potential, the AES could become an increasingly important geopolitical force in Africa. Alyson Le Grange tells you more on Firstpost Africa.TIME STAMPS:00:00 — AES Launches First Joint Parliament00:25 — Sahel Bloc Builds New Political Order00:50 — 45 Representatives Begin Confederal Session01:15 — Three Nations Move Toward One Legislative System01:40 — AES Builds Joint Force And Common Institutions02:05 — From Defence Pact To Full Confederation02:30 — AES Breaks With The Old West African Order02:55 — ECOWAS Door Remains Open As AES Goes Its Own Way03:20 — Landlocked Sahel Still Depends On ECOWAS States03:45 — Ports And Trade Routes Test AES Sovereignty04:10 — JNIM And Islamic State Threaten Sahel Security04:35 — Russia Emerges As Key AES Partner05:00 — New Parliament Could Give AES One Foreign Voice05:25 — China Watches AES Economic Integration05:50 — Gold And Uranium Drive Resource Sovereignty Push06:15 — Traore Demands African Self-Reliance06:40 — Who Really Speaks For The Sahel?07:00 — AES Institutions Face Democratic Legitimacy Test07:20 — Can The Confederation Outlive Its Three Leaders?07:40 — The Future Of Sahel Sovereignty Hangs In The Balance---Mali | Niger | Burkina Faso | Joint Parliament | Sahel | ECOWAS | Firstpost Africa | Alyson Le Grange | Africa | Firstpost#mali #niger #burkinafaso #jointparliament #sahel #ecowas #firstpostafrica #africa #alysonlegrange #firstpostfirstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@FirstpostFollow Firstpost on Website:https://www.firstpost.comFollow Firstpost on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X:https://twitter.com/firstpostFollow Firstpost on WhatsApp:https://www.whatsapp.com/chann....el/0029Va6zOIrEQIams

Watch this video as Firstpost explains how Niger snubbed France by granting uranium mining permits to state-owned firms. Niger’s military government is accelerating its push for resource nationalism by revoking mining rights of Western corporations and transferring them to state-controlled entities. In a major setback for France, Niamey awarded the In Azaoua uranium permit to TSUMCO SA—a new state enterprise formed after Niger seized control of the SOMAÏR mine from French nuclear giant Orano. Meanwhile, the Madaouela I permit was reassigned to the Madaouela Mining Company following the license revocation of Canadian firm GoviEx Uranium. These bold economic shifts coincide with escalating geopolitical tensions across the Sahel. Niger, alongside Mali and Burkina Faso under the Alliance of Sahel States, has cut ties with former colonial power France and forged closer security partnerships with Russia. Tensions reached a boiling point after a deadly assault at Niamey’s international airport, leading military leader General Abdourahmane Tchiani to accuse Western powers of backing regional instability. Alyson Le Grange brings you more on this story on Firstpost Africa.

TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: Niger Doubles Down on Resource Nationalism
0:25 - State Entities Awarded Major Uranium Permits
1:05 - Orano and GoviEx Lose Mining Rights
1:45 - Geopolitical Realignment and Russia's Sahel Role
2:30 - Airport Attacks Spark Accusations Against the West

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