Mali, Niger & Burkina Faso to Build Sahel's First Satellite With Russia's Help | Firstpost Africa

Vladimir Putin is expanding Russia’s presence in the Sahel by helping Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger build a shared communications satellite. Designed to operate outside Western control, the satellite will support border monitoring, secure government communications, and faster responses to terrorist threats. Analysts say the move strengthens Russia’s influence as Western powers withdraw and Sahel states seek strategic autonomy. This marks a decisive step in Moscow’s partnership with the Alliance of Sahel States, expanding satellite capabilities across the region while consolidating control over critical communications and security infrastructure.

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