Historic Alliance: Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Forge New Defense Front

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, all governed by military juntas, have agreed to establish a joint security force, according to a report by Reuters.

The decision underscores a growing trend of closer collaboration among the neighboring countries in West Africa's insurgency-plagued Sahel region, as they seek to address security challenges and reduce dependence on traditional allies such as France. This move follows their formation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a cooperation pact aimed at enhancing regional security.

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