Ibrahim Traore Scores Big, as Russia Deploys Military Instructors and Weapons to Burkina Faso

Welcome to today's update on the significant geopolitical shifts in the Sahel region of Africa, focusing on Burkina Faso's strategic alliance with Russia. In this episode, we delve into the following key points: - **Russia Deploys Troops to Burkina Faso:** In a major development, Russia has begun deploying troops and weapons to Burkina Faso to support President Ibrahim Traore in addressing security challenges, including Islamic State insurgents and assassination attempts. - **Russian Foreign Minister's Visit:** This deployment follows a crucial visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to Burkina Faso in June, aimed at strengthening military cooperation and support. - **Sahel Region's New Cold War:** The Sahel states, including Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, are at the center of a new geopolitical struggle, determined to reclaim their independence from former colonial powers like France and the U.S. - **French and American Influence:** Recent actions by these Sahel leaders, including dismissing French and American troops, signify a move towards true independence and self-determination for Africa. - **Economic and Military Alliances:** President Traore's strategic alliances, both domestic and international, are crucial in countering Western influence. This includes military training, intelligence support, and weapon supplies from Russia, as well as economic initiatives like a new constitution and locally owned gold processing plants. - **Nuclear and Energy Development:** Traore has signed agreements with Russia for nuclear reactor construction, aiming to provide energy for Burkina Faso, which has long been exploited for its uranium by France. - **Historical Context and Future Vision:** Drawing lessons from past African leaders like Thomas Sankara and Patrice Lumumba, Traore is building a united front among Sahel states to ensure the continent's true liberation and independence. - **Critics and Support:** While some critics question replacing Western powers with Russia, the strategic benefits and historical context provide a compelling case for this partnership. - **Sahel Alliance's Growing Influence:** With potential new members like Senegal and Chad, the Sahel Alliance is expanding, poised to reshape the region's political and economic landscape. For a comprehensive analysis and more details, watch the full video. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more updates on the geopolitical developments in Africa. **Visit our website for more news and updates:** []() **Long Live Burkina Faso, Long Live Ibrahim Traore, Long Live Sahel Alliance, Long Live Africa.** **#BurkinaFaso #Russia #Sahel #Geopolitics #AfricaIndependence #IbrahimTraore** --- **Chapters:** 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Russia Deploys Troops to Burkina Faso 03:40 Russian Foreign Minister's Visit 05:10 Sahel Region's New Cold War 07:00 French and American Influence 09:30 Economic and Military Alliances 12:00 Nuclear and Energy Development 14:20 Historical Context and Future Vision 17:00 Critics and Support 19:10 Sahel Alliance's Growing Influence 20:30 Conclusion Thank you for watching!