Russia-Africa: Burkina Faso explores media partnership with Sputnik

Invited to Moscow by Russia’s Sputnik news agency, Louis Modeste Ouédraogo, president of ARCOD, is exploring cooperation with Burkina Faso’s media. Sputnik wants to expand its presence in the Alliance of Sahel States, which includes Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. Ouédraogo said closer media ties could publicize AES initiatives and counter narratives he considers unfavorable, but no formal agreement has been announced. The Burkinabè delegation is also due to attend conferences and meet Russian partners on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit.