The article you asked me to write concerns recent events in West Africa. In this article, we will discuss the visit of General Salifou Mody, number two of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Fatherland (CNSP) to Burkina Faso. This visit follows the overthrow of the Nigerien president by the CNSP and the support shown by Burkina Faso and Mali for this coup.
General Salifou Mody visited Mali before going to Burkina Faso. He sought support from the military regimes in the region to counter the sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after the coup in Niger.
The meeting between General Mody and the president of the Burkinabe transition, Ibrahim Traoré, has been confirmed by the Burkinabe authorities. A photo of the meeting was released, showing the general surrounded by a small delegation. General Mody spoke during this meeting, underlining the strong support of Burkina Faso and saying that they did not want Niger to become a new Libya.
This visit to Burkina Faso clearly shows that the Nigerien putschists are seeking support from the military regimes in the region to face international sanctions. They fear that Niger will become an area of instability similar to Libya after the military intervention that overthrew Muammar Gaddafi.
It is important to emphasize that this visit raises questions about the support given to the Nigerien putschists by the countries of the region. While some openly support the CNSP, other countries, such as Guinea, have warned against any military intervention in Niger.
It is essential to closely follow the development of the situation in Niger and to monitor the regional implications of this coup. The stability of the West African region is at stake, and it is essential that the countries of the region work together to find a peaceful solution and avoid any escalation of violence.
In conclusion, General Salifou Mody’s visit to Burkina Faso bears witness to the efforts of the Nigerien putschists to obtain the support of the military regimes in the region. While some countries show their support, others express their concerns about a possible military intervention in Niger. The situation remains very fragile and it is crucial to closely follow the developments in this region in full effervescence.