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Burkina Faso Scraps Military Pact With Former Colonial Ruler

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The 1961 treaty between the West African nation and France is no more, according to AFP

The government in Ouagadougou has officially renounced the military assistance agreement with Paris and given France 30 days to withdraw all military personnel from the central African nation. The French authorities allegedly received the formal notice on Wednesday.

The letter from the Burkinabe foreign ministry, dated Tuesday, informed France that Burkina Faso was “renouncing the technical military assistance agreement reached in Paris on April 24 1961,” according to AFP.

The treaty was concluded just months after the former colony of Upper Volta had gained independence from France. It was the legal basis for French military intervention in the country against jihadist militants that have terrorized the Sahel since the 2011 NATO-backed regime change in Libya.

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Ouagadougou’s move comes just days after France lowered the flag on its military base near the Burkinabe capital and withdrew some 400 troops that had previously been deployed on a counter-insurgency mission. Ambassador Luc Hallade was recalled to Paris for consultations in mid-January, after Burkina Faso demanded his departure.

Burkinabe Prime Minister Apollinaire Kyelem de Tembela has reportedly declared Russia to be a “reasonable” choice of new partner in the fight against the militants. This makes Burkina Faso the third former French colony in Africa to show Paris the door and turn to Moscow for military aid, after Mali and the Central African Republic.

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French President Emmanuel Macron has sought to describe the process as a “reorganization” and “not a withdrawal” from the continent. France sought to have a “reduced footprint” in favor of a greater presence of “our African partners,” he said at the Elysee Palace on Monday, ahead of a trip to Angola, Gabon and the two Congos later this week. 

Last month, Paris accused Moscow of “neocolonial political involvement” in Africa, after Russia declared the age of French colonialism over. 

“The era when African countries had to ask someone, in particular France, before making a sovereign decision has ended,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a press briefing on February 2.

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Montessori Schools Surge in Popularity as Parents Seek Personalized Education

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The education a child receives or doesn’t receive can have a big impact on whether or not they embrace their spiritual gifts. Montessori schools are educational spaces, that value individual growth and hands-on learning over traditional learning models. They are inspired by Doctor Maria Montessori’s vision, more than a century ago, focusing on a student-led learning approach.

Key features include mixed-age classrooms that promote learning from peers and the freedom for children to pick activities that interest them. Teachers act more as guides than lecturers, promoting a self-directed learning environment. Children learn independence, gain confidence, and nurture their curiosity, making them eager learners rather than passive listeners.

Montessori education doesn’t just focus on academics. It equally prioritizes social and emotional skills development, aiming to nurture empathetic, emotionally intelligent individuals capable of deep interpersonal relationships. The increased popularity of Montessori schools worldwide reflects a growing interest in more personalized educational models.

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Container Ship Dali Crashes into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Causing Major Collapse, Many Missing

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Early on Tuesday, Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed when the container ship Dali crashed into one of its pylons. The accident occurred around 1:27 am after the Dali experienced a total power failure and struck the bridge. The incident resulted in the bridge crumbling, sending vehicles and a construction crew into the waters below.

While two of the eight workers have been rescued one critically injured and one unharmed six remain missing. The Dali’s crew, totaling 22 members, reported no injuries. The Maryland governor highlighted the absence of structural issues with the bridge and dismissed any speculation of terrorism. authorities are now focusing on the search and rescue operation for the missing individuals and investigating the bridge’s collapse to ensure such a tragedy doesn’t reoccur.

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Israel’s Military Conscription Plan for Ultraorthodox Jews Sparks National Debate and Division

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In Israel, a controversial proposal to enforce military conscription in the Haredi community is stirring significant unrest and division. The current exemption policy is allowing tens of thousands of ultraorthodox Jews to avoid military service to study religious texts. Critics argue this system is unfair, as it places additional burdens on other citizens.

The proposal has sparked widespread debate, with Haredi leaders threatening mass emigration if forced into military service. Despite some ultraorthodox individuals voluntarily joining the military, opposition remains strong within their community, fearing it compromises their religious obligations. Government officials express concerns over the proposal’s potential to fuel division and undermine military and societal cohesion.

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