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Political game in Africa as an example of two coups in Burkina Faso
Political game in Africa as an example of two coups in Burkina Faso

Author(s): Mateusz Jurczyk
Subject(s): Geopolitics
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Geopolityczne
Keywords: Burkina Faso; Jihadists; France; Russia; Sahel region;

Summary/Abstract: Article is deep analysis of situation, which is taking place in the west Africa, on example of Burkina Faso. Author outlined the background of situation based on geographical and political conditions. It is shown how coups has affected on Burkina Faso and what caused them. There are described relations between Burkina Faso, France and Russia. It is reveled and explained why Burkina turned to Russia, and consequences about that. The problem of jihadists attacks like: the siege of Djibo or attacks on Burkina’s capital Ouagadougou, why islamists were attracted to Burkina Faso, and results of these attacks were covered by the analysis. Article concludes with analyze of actual situation in this country and supposition what is going to happen in the future.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 11
  • Page Range: 30-40
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: English
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