Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger: Deepening push for new regional bloc in Sahel

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES - Alliance des États du Sahel), a coalition of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger formed in 2023 and perceived as representing a bold attempt to redefine sovereignty and security in the Sahel, has significant implications for regional politics, security, and global geopolitics.

Oludare Richards

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