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The French government announced on Sunday that it is halting financial assistance to Burkina Faso over the West African nation’s stance on the coup in Niger.
Analysis: Amid the emergence of new leaders fostering ties with Russia following coups in the Sahel, the future of French operations in Niger and relations with the region appear bleak.
The latest captain to run the country wants militias, censorship and army discipline to save the nation from the jihadists, and he doesn’t want help, Military junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré is setting out his programme for victory in the war against militant jihadists, who have taken 40% of the country, killed thousands and caused 2.5 million to flee. The jihadists are also using the country as a springboard for attacks on Burkina Faso's neighbours, most recently Togo and Benin.
Weeks after Burkina Faso’s government gave notice to France to withdraw its troops from the country, Ouagadougou has “denounced” a military assistance agreement signed with France in 1961. It gives 1 month for "departure of all French military personnel serving in Burkinabe administrations"
Burkina Faso has repudiated the 1961 military assistance pact with Paris, and is reportedly looking for Russia for counter-terrorism aid Read Full Article at RT.com