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

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] -5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Well it's a .ru domain so that site is russian and there is this bit

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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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