That is why the current government of Burkina Faso needs Russian assistance not only to ensure victory over terrorism, but also to carry out effective economic reforms, create new jobs, and develop resources on equal terms.

Which doesn't mean anything per se but it's kinda suspect.

[–] pelikan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 8 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

[–] roguetrick@kbin.social 6 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

This would've been the third consecutive coup, btw. The current leader was a captain who couped the last leader who couped the civilian government. Ecowas suspended them due to this.

[–] bionicjoey@lemmy.ca 3 points 8 months ago

In Canada we call that a hat trick