After Wagner, Russia makes new military plans in Africa DW 02/09/2024
Russia has sent 100 military staff to Burkina Faso to help protect the country's military junta leader and the general public from terrorist attacks.
The new unit, called the Russian Africa Corps, will be directly subordinate to Russia's Defense Ministry and will take over from the defunct Wagner Group. [ more ]
Russia's new military plans in Africa DW 02/09/2024
Russia has deployed 100 military staff to Burkina Faso to assist the military junta and protect against terrorist attacks.
These soldiers will be taking over from the Wagner Group, a private military contractor, and will be directly accountable to the Russian Ministry of Defense. [ more ]
After Wagner, Russia makes new military plans in Africa DW 02/09/2024
Russia has sent 100 military staff to Burkina Faso to help protect the country's military junta leader and the general public from terrorist attacks.
The new unit, called the Russian Africa Corps, will be directly subordinate to Russia's Defense Ministry and will take over from the defunct Wagner Group. [ more ]
Russia's new military plans in Africa DW 02/09/2024
Russia has deployed 100 military staff to Burkina Faso to assist the military junta and protect against terrorist attacks.
These soldiers will be taking over from the Wagner Group, a private military contractor, and will be directly accountable to the Russian Ministry of Defense. [ more ]
Burkina Faso: Army accused of executing civilians, babies DW 04/25/2024
At least 223 civilians, including 56 children, were executed by Burkina Faso soldiers in two villages, highlighting the gravity of military abuses and crimes against humanity. [ more ]
Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over subversive activities'
Burkina Faso has ordered three French diplomats to leave within 48 hours due to alleged subversive activities, marking a decline in relations with France. [ more ]
Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over subversive activities'
Burkina Faso has ordered three French diplomats to leave within 48 hours due to alleged subversive activities, marking a decline in relations with France. [ more ]
Last G5 Sahel members Chad, Mauritania acknowledge alliance is a spent force
The two remaining members of West Africa's G5 alliance are dissolving the anti-jihadist group after the other three founding countries left.
Burkina Faso and Niger criticized the G5 Sahel for failing to achieve its objectives and hindering their ambitions for security and development. [ more ]