Kenya disappointed over Russia’s support for coups in Africa
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Kenya registers disappointment with Russia over its support of coups in Africa after hosting Burkina Faso leader Captain Ibrahim Traore
Kenya registers disappointment with Russia over its support of coups in Africa after hosting Burkina Faso leader Captain Ibrahim Traore.
The administration of President William Ruto has once more expressed its displeasure with the recurring military coups across the continent, particularly in West Africa, where more than five have occurred in the last four years.
Kenya underlined its stance against military meddling in civilian matters in a statement released by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei, stressing that the situation has been made worse by international leaders who have been aiding and encouraging the actions of coup leaders.
The Principal Secretary was responding to the cordial welcome given to Captain Ibrahim Traore, the interim president of Burkina Faso, during his visit to Russia where he joined a host of African leaders for a summit.
“The normalization and dignifying of military takeovers must trouble our great continent. A major rollback to the democratic gains so far made,” the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.
According to Sing’Oei, such behavior would set a bad example for future generations, who would be persuaded to believe that military coups are a preferable alternative for their nations.
Sing’Oei claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invitation of coup leader Captain Traore to the summit appears to support or condone such military takeovers that are contrary to the principles of democracy.
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Captain Traore led a coup against a sitting President Paul-Henri Damiba who was legitimately elected by the people through a democratic process.
Kenya is raising a concerning alarm about the resurgence of coups in Africa, particularly within the Sahel countries, which have been grappling with prolonged political turmoil.
In a separate address to the world, President William Ruto on Friday, July 28, condemned the coup in Niger, calling the army takeover a serious setback for Africa.
“On Wednesday Africa suffered a serious setback in its democratic gains as the aspirations of the people of Niger for constitutional democracy were subverted by an unconstitutional change of government that deposed Mohamed Bazoum, a democratically elected president,” Ruto stated in a video message.
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