Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso recently visited Russia—and it’s more than just diplomacy. In this video, GlobalWire breaks down the real reasons behind his visit: from military cooperation and breaking ties with France, to building a new Pan-African alliance with Russian support.

Key segments include:

Military aid and defense strategy

Economic and mining deals

The rising Sahel Alliance with Mali and Niger

What this means for Africa’s future

Watch till the end to understand how Africa’s geopolitical landscape is shifting.

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