Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger sign Mutual Defence Pact
On 16th September, 2023, military leaders from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger formalized a mutual defence pact known as the Liptako-Gourma Charter, establishing the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), with the goal of enhancing collective defence and mutual assistance for the benefit of their populations, according to Mali's junta leader.
- The Liptako-Gourma Charter was signed during a ministerial meeting in Bamako, Mali.
- The focus of this alliance is to build a framework for collective defence and mutual support, particularly in addressing the challenges posed by jihadist activities in the Liptako-Gourma region, where the borders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger converge.
- The jihadist ....
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