Russian troops deploy to Burkina Faso after French forces booted out
russian troops in burkina faso - Russian troops deploy to Burkina Faso after French forces booted out - In 2023, Burkina Faso’s junta decided to sever all ties with its former colonial master France, culminating in the expulsion of French troops and closure of their military base. This bold move followed years of frustration with France’s perceived ineffectiveness in curbing Islamist insurgencies and lingering resentment over colonial legacies. The decision fueled rumours that Burkina Faso, like other former French colonies, was shifting its geopolitical alliances towards Russia. This speculation has now materialized into reality as Burkina Faso has officially established new diplomatic relations with Russia, marking a significant geopolitical shift in the region. The Kremlin, eager to expand its African footprint and exploit Western anxieties, has reopened its embassy in Ouagadougou after a 31-year hiatus. Official visits and Interactions between Burkinabe and Russian officials have also increased in recent times and several deals have been inked, including a nuclear power plant cooperation agreement that hints at ambitions beyond immediate security concerns. And now, in a crucial move, Russia has officially deployed its first significant batch of troops to Burkina Faso. Who are these troops, and what are they going to do in Burkina Faso? Also, what does their deployment mean for France and the rest of the Western world? In today’s video, we will shed more light on these questions and many more.
On Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, a contingent of Russian military personnel landed in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, in what seemed to be Russia’s first large deployment to the West African country, two foreign security sources disclosed.
The junta-led country’s connections with Moscow have been in the focus since it kicked out French troops in early 2023, fueling suspicion that it will strengthen security ties with Russia, similar to neighbouring Mali, where Russian Wagner mercenaries operate. Foreign sources in Ouagadougou did not have more specifics about the apparent deployment. However, The African Corps channel on the Telegram messaging app, which claims affiliation with Russia’s Defence Ministry, disclosed that the contingent that landed in Ouagadougou was 100-strong, the initial batch of a 300-member force that will eventually deploy to Burkina Faso.
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