The assassination of Ibrahim Traoré was planned by the plotters for the evening of 13 January when the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) match was about to kick off, sources tell Africa Initiative. The conspirators were planning to carry out the bombing at the captain’s residence in the centre of Ouagadougou, the country’s capital....
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.
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
Like, whatever, man. Foiled coup is foiled. Anyone know who was backing the instigators? America? Russia?
Well it’s a .ru domain so that site is russian and there is this bit
Which doesn’t mean anything per se but it’s kinda suspect.
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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