Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, although among Africa's poorest citizens, are rich in minerals, including gold, oil, and uranium. These three countries have seen a significant shift away from Western influence, as evidenced by recent military coups and the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The military regimes are distancing themselves from ECOWAS and former colonial ties to France, seeking partnerships with non-Western nations like China and Russia to assert their independence and explore their mineral riches for economic gains.
"Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso's military leadership has turned towards non-Western partners for support, signaling a decisive departure from previous colonial relationships with France and Western nations."
"By founding the Alliance of Sahel States, the military rulers have explicitly rejected Western influence, choosing instead to seek economic independence and alignment with other global powers like Russia and China."
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