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Abdourahamane Tiani were present
The pact aims for mutual aid and defense among the nations.They commit to fight all forms of terrorism and organized crime
Their shared territory is the focus area.The agreement also aims to resolve armed conflicts peacefully
He stated they will fight terrorism until they win.Military Leaders from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso ink Defense Pact
(Photo Internet reproduction)Extremist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and ISIS have troubled these countries
Their governments came to power through military coups.A recent coup in Niger led ECOWAS to consider using force
However, Mali and Burkina Faso opposed any force against Niger.Relations with France have also suffered
France pulled troops from Mali and Burkina Faso recently.All three nations were part of the G5 Sahel coalition until Mali left in May 2022
This coalition had backing from France and the EU.BackgroundThe Sahel region has a history of instability
Many factors like poverty and climate change worsen the situation.The G5 Sahel coalition was formed in 2014 to combat terrorism
Niger have seen military coups
These events strained relations with international powers.ECOWAS has often threatened actions but remains limited in its reach
Once a colonial ruler, France has had a complex relationship with these nations.Its troop withdrawal signifies a shift in strategy.The new
pact between Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger marks a notable move
The leaders aim to strengthen ties and focus on shared challenges.
