Alliance of Sahel States - Wikipedia
The Nigerien government had the backing of Mali and Burkina Faso, which promised military aid to Niger in the event of an intervention, and Guinea, which offered diplomatic support. The promises of military aid resulted in the creation of ASS as a mutual defense bloc for the three nations in an attempt to stave off an ECOWAS intervention. [ 35 ]
West Africa's junta-led nations announce deployment of a joint …
1 day ago · DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The junta-led West African countries of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have created a joint force that will soon be deployed in the restive Sahel region against rising extremist violence, Niger’s defense minister said Wednesday, . The force of 5,000 personnel will be posted in the three countries, Salifou Mody said during an interview on state television, adding that ...
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso military leaders sign new pact, …
Jul 6, 2024 · The military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have hailed a newly signed treaty as a step “towards greater integration” between the three countries, in the latest showing of their...
Burkina Faso–Niger border - Wikipedia
The Burkina Faso–Niger border is 622 km (386 m) in length and runs from the tripoint with Mali in the north to the tripoint with Benin in the south. [1]
Military leaders of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso rule out …
Jul 7, 2024 · NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Military junta leaders of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso on Saturday ruled out returning their nations to the West Africa regional bloc whose division could further jeopardize efforts to undo coups and curb violence spreading across the region.
Niger defence ministry says 39 killed in 'horrific' attacks near ...
Dec 15, 2024 · Two attacks along Niger's border with Burkina Faso have killed 39 people, Niamey's defence ministry said Saturday, accusing "criminals" of massacring civilian populations.
Juntas ruling Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso agree to create a joint ...
Mar 7, 2024 · BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A joint security force announced by the juntas ruling Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to fight the worsening extremist violence in their Sahel region countries faces a number of challenges that cast doubt on its effectiveness, analysts said Thursday.
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso: How a triumvirate of military leaders …
Jul 12, 2024 · The military juntas of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso signed a treaty of confederation Saturday bringing together 72 million people into the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso junta chiefs 'turn their backs' on …
Jul 6, 2024 · Niger's military leader, speaking alongside the junta chiefs from Mali and Burkina Faso, has said they are "irrevocably" turning their backs on the wider West African bloc, Ecowas.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger agree to grace period in ECOWAS …
Dec 15, 2024 · Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will have a six-month grace period following their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), scheduled for January 29, a year after...