{"id":76216,"date":"2026-02-03T22:39:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T22:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/russia-accuses-france-of-africa-coup-plots"},"modified":"2026-02-03T22:42:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T22:42:33","slug":"russia-accuses-france-of-africa-coup-plots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/russia-accuses-france-of-africa-coup-plots","title":{"rendered":"Russia Accuses France of Africa Coup Plots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Russia\u2019s Foreign Intelligence Service has accused France of orchestrating coup attempts in African nations to regain influence in former colonies.<\/p>\n<p>According to the SVR, France is actively working to remove leaders who have rejected French partnerships and moved toward independence.<\/p>\n<p>The Russian intelligence claims:<\/p>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f France seeking to enable regime changes in sovereign African nations<\/p>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f Paris implicated in the January 3, 2026 coup attempt in Burkina Faso targeting President Ibrahim Traore<\/p>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f French intelligence allegedly supporting instability in Mali to remove Assimi Goi\u0308ta<\/p>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f France reportedly planning to overthrow Madagascar\u2019s President Randrianirina after the country joined BRICS<\/p>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f Niger has accused France, Ivory Coast and Benin of backing the January 28 airport incident in Niamey<\/p>\n<p>The pattern being highlighted: African leaders assert sovereignty \u2192 France loses influence \u2192<\/p>\n<p>alleged coup attempts follow.<\/p>\n<p>Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger expelled French forces and formed the Alliance of Sahel States, strengthening ties with Russia instead.<\/p>\n<p>Russia\u2019s SVR states France has resorted to supporting armed groups after losing diplomatic and economic leverage in the region.<\/p>\n<p>France has not responded to these serious allegations.<\/p>\n<p>The accusations raise critical questions about foreign interference and Africa\u2019s right to self-determination.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Malawi<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Malawi. Russia\u2019s Foreign Intelligence Service has accused France of orchestrating coup attempts in African nations to regain influence in former colonies. According to the SVR, France is actively working to remove leaders who have rejected French partnerships and moved toward independence. 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