A marriage of three: Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?
Summary
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger formed a new group called the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in September 2023. They created this alliance to strengthen their ties and reduce reliance on Western nations. The leaders of these countries met in Bamako to discuss their plans and celebrate new initiatives.Key Facts
- Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are governed by military-backed governments and have formed the AES alliance.
- The alliance was created in September 2023 with support from Russian mercenaries.
- AES aims to finance infrastructure projects without relying on Western financial institutions.
- The new group established the Sahel Investment and Development Bank and a shared television channel.
- They also formed a joint military force to address armed groups in the region.
- Armed groups, including those linked to al-Qaeda, have attacked various areas in the Sahel, including near Bamako.
- Bamako experiences a blockade from armed groups, creating fuel shortages, according to military sources.
- The alliance held a summit in Bamako, the second meeting since its creation, to celebrate its achievements.
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