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Attempted coup in Burkina Faso. Details, causes, consequences (afrinz.ru)

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[–] intelshill@lemmy.ca 6 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Like, whatever, man. Foiled coup is foiled. Anyone know who was backing the instigators? America? Russia?

[–] pelikan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 10 months ago

Anyone know who was backing the instigators? America? Russia?

I'd bet on France. Russia has no interest in removing Traoré as he's pretty open towards cooperation among two countries. Here's part of his speech on Russia-Africa summit last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8J5mK7JKMY

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