Burkina Faso: Captain Traoré is facing serious “mutiny”…

Burkina Faso: The arrest of Colonel-Major Célestin Simporé, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, leader of the attempted coup proven yesterday evening September 26, 2023…officers arrested, others on the run” (Moctar Ould Cheine, 28.09.2023).

Coup attempt: here are the faces of the unworthy sons of Africa (from left to right)

– Lieutenant-Colonel Cheick Hamza OUATTARA, commander of the Special Gendarmerie Legion, arrested.

– Captain Christophe Maïga, second in command of the Special Intervention Unit, arrested

– Lieutenant Boubacar Keita, director general of the Higher Institute of Civil Protection Studies (ISEPC), arrested.

– Sekou Ouedraogo, former DGA of ISEPC, on the run (photo not received).

– Abdoul Aziz Aouoba, the commander of the Burkinabè Special Forces, arrested (photo not received)” (LeaderNewsCI, 28.09.2023).

Captain Ibrahim Traoré and the Mouvement patriotique pour la sauvegarde et la restauration (MPSR) is meeting hostile responses from the Army. That’s why the news of a tentative coup d’etat against him.

The current Interim President has only been in power since September 2022, which means his MSPR is ticking 1 years in office. Lieutenant Colonel Damiba who was deposed by Traoré only ruled the nation from January to September in 2022. Therefore, the current one has had longer longevity than him.

However, I wouldn’t dance of joy over that. The current junta government are having serious trouble. Especially, when you see who they are arresting and who is on the run. This is high ranking officers within the army. A government run by the army and not by civilian technocrats. Meaning these titles and offices means a lot more. These are the ones that are supposed to follow ranks and command. The chain of command has been violated and a mutiny was brewing.

A mutiny that would lead up to a coup d’etat. These got caught in the scheme and with plans. As they had ambition like Damiba did and Traoré himself did. They wanted to copy and become the statesmen too. However, they are now seen as treasonous. Even if the current interim President should be careful with that sentiment. Because, it wasn’t that long ago he thought and did the same. In all practicality his one of them, but the difference is …. he succeeded and overcame Damiba…

Clearly everyone aren’t believing in his vision or his interim government. That’s why others are seeking to replicate what he did. This shows that the current leadership have to handle things with caution and be alert. Since they can easily be targeted by an intervention from within. Which means the story of Damiba could be the future of Traoré.

One coup opens grounds for another coup. When someone is able to do it. Then the next one wants to try as well. The pay-off is so grand and the perks of office is so bountiful. That’s why I don’t blame these people. They saw and see how Traoré is living these days. The putschist wants the same and knew this was the way to do it.

This is a ghost and method that will haunt Traoré. Theses sorts of acts and schemes can make him paranoid and go crazy. That’s the worry that he looses focus and becomes self-centred about keeping power. If that happens… then the whole mission of his coup is lost. We never know… but time will tell. Peace.

Burkina Faso: Primature – Porte-Parole du Gouvernement – Communique (27.09.2023)

Burkina Faso: Communique du Parquet Pres le Tribunal Militaire de Ouagadougou (27.09.2023)

Niger: Macron and France is “softly” moving away…

There is no more Françafrique. When there are coups d’état, we do not interfere in the political life of countries. (In Niger) Basically, there is largely ethnic settling of scores and a lot of political cowardice the putschists are the friends of disorder” (…)”We are ending our military cooperation with Niger” – President Emmanuel Macron (24.09.2023).

Today on the 24th September 2023, President Emmanuel Macron announced in a TV Interview that France is stopping their military cooperation with Niger. They are also recalling their ambassador from Niamey, Niger. This is all about time and Macron has waited as long as he could to do this. However, the nail isn’t in the coffin just yet.

Even as people cheers as the announcement of leaving is there. The French has certainly a plan and possibly a “Plan B” if things was to change in Niamey. Just as swiftly as the Coup d’etat happened between 26th July to 28th July 2023. The French could find ways to end this junta and find another puppet in his stead. The French military is still stationed in the Republic and we never know when they could get orders to topple or change head of state. We have seen this before and shouldn’t be surprised if Paris would pull it off again.

Macron is acting defeated and humiliated by this. The junta of Niamey have put up a hard front. They have gotten allies in the region. So, the Niamey isn’t alone and has allies in Mali and Burkina Faso. Also the junta of Guinea is by their side. This sort of affair and diplomatic pressure isn’t what Paris is used too. They are able to sway opinion and find the “right dude” to become “the leader”. Now that has failed and it’s someone they don’t want there.

President Macron is a man who is losing influence in West Africa and the Sahel region. The interests of France is dwindling and the “reasons” to be there is lessening. They might say they are there for the “common good” but we know they are there for profits and for French business. That’s all it is and Paris doesn’t care much for Niger, except for the resources and the strategical place in the region. Therefore, Macron cannot short-sell this one.

When the French leaves. The allies of Niger needs to step up and take the mantle. There will be need for cohesion between the junta governments. As they are now taking over from where the French left off. Someone has to fill the temporary void and ensure stability. The Neo-Colonial forces are then out of the Republic, but there need to be response and an action to safeguard the territories still. Because, the insurgencies doesn’t go away.

Alas, maybe Niamey knows this already and have something up its sleeve. We don’t know, but we do know that this will cause celebration and be seen as a victory. The colonial overlord is finally leaving and history has been made. Paris has finally been conquered and now they can shield for themselves. That must feel liberating. A second liberation for Niger.

We know this saga isn’t over. That isn’t over until the military cooperation agreements are revoked or ceasing to be operative. The same about the bases and troops stationed in Niger. These all have to leave together with the ambassador. When that has happen. Then it is official and an historical event. This would be an end of story that begun with the expansion of the French Empire back in 1890s. That’s how long the French has been in the region and held people under its rule. It isn’t like the French came over night and plans to leave in a hot minute. No, the French are hoping this leadership will not last and the next will be more friendly. There is too much at stake for Paris to loose this one.

We all can see it. The French been there for so long and they will not accept the loss that easily. Peace.

Burkina Faso: Primature – Porte-Parole du Gouvernement – Communique (21.09.2023)

Burkina Faso: Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres de la Cooperation Regionale et des Burkinabe de l’Exterieur – Communique (14.09.2023)

Burkina Faso: Ministere de la Justice et des Droits Humains, Charge des Relations avec les Instiutions – Communique (14.09.2023)

Burkina Faso: Communique du Parquet Pres le Tribunal Militaire de Ouagadougou (08.09.2023)

Burkina Faso: Forces Armees E.M.G.A. – Communique de Presse (05.09.2023)

Burkina Faso: Forces Armees E.M.G.A. – Communique de Presse (02.09.2023)