What Is Ibrahim Traore's Burkina Faso Military Doing With The Rwandan Military Forces ?
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Date: 2023-11-30

What Is Ibrahim Traore's Burkina Faso Military Doing With The Rwandan Military Forces ?

Burkina Faso looks to diversify its military and economic partnerships in Africa. This week Ibrahim Traore sent a delegation led by the Chief of General Staff of the Burkina Faso  Armed Forces to Rwanda to discuss with officials of the Rwandan army in Kigali.  Now the question is why has Ibrahim Traore chosen Rwanda for its first African Military partnership outside west Africa.  That is what we look at in this video. Also i'll be showing you visuals of the last major military parade that Burkina Faso held showing the country's military manpower potential but limited military equipment.

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The Burkina Faso delegation was received by the Rwandan Minister of Defense, and the Chief of Staff of the Rwandan Defense.
 They discussed ways to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries. To understand why Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traore is seeking the support of Rwanda, we have to look at the Southern African country Mozambique.

Mozambique was  fighting jihadists insurgency for years. The country’s greatest success, however, happened when it turned to an unlikely partner to defeat the jihadists: the Rwandan Defense Force.

At the request of Mozambican President Felipe Nyusi in July 2021, Rwanda deployed 1,000 of its own troops to the embattled Cabo Delgado province. Home to a $30 billion gas project run by the French giant TotalEnergies with Mocímboa da Praia, a key port town through which essential materials for developing the plant are shipped. Local jihadists were ravaging both towns.

This region in Mozambique is of major strategic importance. ExxonMobil was building its own gas field nearby, which it expects to produce 31 million tons of LNG annually. Most of the gas was going to Britain and France.

The Rwandan military’s efforts have proven successful reducing a 2,500-strong insurgency, which has carried out massive attacks on civilian infrastructure and caused 800,000 people to flee their homes, to about 300 men, according to Bloomberg. Peace and stability has been restored to many parts of the most war-ravaged towns in Mozambique.

Rwandan troops’ professionalism stands out and contributes to their good relations with the local population, according to researchers that studied the Mozambique anti terrorism fight.

Given the global and regional concerns about terrorism, Seeking military support from African countries may be a way for Burkina Faso to maintain control over its internal affairs and avoid potential external influences associated with support from Western nations. Burkina Faso and Rwanda may cooperate in developing strategies and share intelligence to counteract terrorist threats.
Both countries could conduct joint military exercises to enhance their armed forces' interoperability and effectiveness in responding to various security challenges.

Also establishing training programs where military personnel from Burkina Faso and Rwanda train together can contribute to skill development and knowledge sharing. Enhanced cooperation in intelligence sharing can help both countries address common security threats.

There is a growing emphasis on "African solutions to African problems." Burkina Faso may align with this principle, advocating for African nations to take a leading role in resolving security challenges on the continent.

African countries often share cultural and historical ties, and Burkina Faso may feel a closer affinity with African nations. Cooperation with African partners may be seen as more culturally resonant and aligned with shared values. African countries may have a better understanding of the local dynamics and security challenges in Burkina Faso. This understanding can be valuable in crafting effective strategies to address specific threats.

What do you think of a possible Burkina Faso and Rwanda military partnership? Do you think Rwanda can once again be the   unlikely partner that helps a military government  to defeat terrorism once again in Africa. Let us know what you think in the comment .If you like the videos I bring you on this channel, please hit the like button and subscribe to the channel.

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