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Burkina Faso Breaks Diplomatic Ties With France, Aligns With Sahel Bloc
world14 days ago

Burkina Faso Breaks Diplomatic Ties With France, Aligns With Sahel Bloc

Burkina Faso’s military government announced the severance of diplomatic ties with France after expelling French troops and accusing Paris of a secret agenda and subversive activities, signaling a pivot toward China and Russia and toward a new regional bloc with Mali and Niger. The junta had dissolved political parties in January and had pledged to restore democracy, a pledge it reneged on; France has had no ambassador in Ouagadougou since 2023 and expelled three French diplomats in 2024, though France denies the accusations. The move accompanies Burkina Faso’s broader realignment away from ECOWAS.

via BBC|
#alliance-of-the-sahel-states#burkina-faso#diplomacy
Fragile Islamist–Tuareg Pact Tests Mali as Bamako's Siege Tightens
world2 months ago

Fragile Islamist–Tuareg Pact Tests Mali as Bamako's Siege Tightens

JNIM and the Azawad Liberation Front have forged a coordinated offensive across Mali, including a blockade of Bamako, and called for a united front to overturn the ruling junta, signaling a pragmatic but fragile alliance between Islamist militants and Tuareg separatists with divergent long‑term aims. The push recalls 2012 dynamics, comes as Mali mourns defence minister Sadio Camara, and unfolds amid continued Russian-backed support for the junta and a looming, possibly protracted siege of the capital.

via France 24|
#bamako#fla#jnim
Mali's junta braces for a defining test after rebels strike Bamako and seize Kidal
africa2 months ago

Mali's junta braces for a defining test after rebels strike Bamako and seize Kidal

Mali's ruling junta faces its most serious test in years after a coordinated rebel offensive by the Azawad Liberation Front and JNIM saw rebels strike Bamako, seize key northern city Kidal, and threaten further gains, including Gao and Timbuktu. The defence minister was killed, and Malian and Russian forces reportedly withdrew from Kidal, prompting questions about the junta’s durability and Moscow-backed security strategy. Analysts outline scenarios ranging from the junta staying in power with expanded partnerships (Turkey, the US, AES) to potential shifts in leadership or a power-sharing arrangement with rebel groups, with Russia’s influence hanging in the balance.

via BBC|
#africa#jnim#junta
Myanmar’s coup leader on track to become president in a civilian-appearing regime
world3 months ago

Myanmar’s coup leader on track to become president in a civilian-appearing regime

Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing has been nominated for the presidency by parliament after elections boycotted by opposition, signaling his likely elevation and a civilian-appearing regime that preserves military influence. He would need to relinquish direct command of the armed forces, a contentious step that risks internal blowback, while the junta continues its crackdown and civil conflict persists.

via BBC|
#coup#junta#min-aung-hlaing
Myanmar’s Shadow Government Fails to Reverse Junta’s Grip
world5 months ago

Myanmar’s Shadow Government Fails to Reverse Junta’s Grip

Five years after the coup, Myanmar’s National Unity Government, a shadow, exile-based pro-democracy coalition, has largely failed to unite rebel groups, win broad international support, or overturn the junta’s staged elections. With criticized leadership, limited resources, and ongoing fighting in central Myanmar, the military has maintained control over roughly half the country while the shadow government struggles to effect practical change and avoid irrelevance.

via The New York Times|
#coup#democracy#junta
Niger’s junta vows retaliation after Niamey airport gunfire
world5 months ago

Niger’s junta vows retaliation after Niamey airport gunfire

Heavy security was deployed around Niamey’s main airport after overnight gunfire and explosions; General Abdourahmane Tchiani accused France, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire and vowed retaliation, with observers suggesting a jihadist attack. Reports on state TV of damage to aircraft and a French national killed remain unverified, as Niger’s junta tightens control and deepens ties with Russia amid persistent insurgencies.

via The Guardian|
#airport#jnim#junta
Gunfire near Niamey airport sparks brief panic as Niger's junta-era tensions flare
africa5 months ago

Gunfire near Niamey airport sparks brief panic as Niger's junta-era tensions flare

A burst of heavy gunfire and explosions near Niamey’s international airport subsided within hours, with no confirmed casualties. The incident focused on an area housing an air force base close to the presidential palace, amid Niger’s ongoing military rule and regional insecurity tied to jihadist violence and Sahel security efforts. Video footage showed flames and bright streaks in the sky, while sirens and evacuation chatter followed the blast.

via africanews.com|
#africa#airport#gunfire
Guinea's Junta Leader Leads in Presidential Election Amid Opposition Concerns
politics6 months ago

Guinea's Junta Leader Leads in Presidential Election Amid Opposition Concerns

Guinea's current military leader Mamady Doumbouya is the frontrunner in the upcoming presidential election, following a controversial referendum that allowed him to run and extended presidential terms, amid opposition criticism and concerns over democratic backsliding. The election marks a significant moment in Guinea's ongoing political upheaval in West Africa, with many fearing the consolidation of military power and suppression of opposition.

via The Guardian|
#democracy#doumbouya#election