Burkina Faso's Prime Minister, Apollinaire Kyelem de Tambela, recently made headlines during the Economic Days of Burkina Faso forum in Moscow. He shared his country's decision to strengthen ties with Russia, citing dissatisfaction with past partnerships with Western nations, especially France.
At the opening of the four-day conference in Moscow, the prime minister explained why Burkina Faso is choosing a different route. "Our history of working with France and the West hasn’t made us ha...