December 31, 2025
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). It’s a decision, they say, that will not only allow the three nations to wipe the scourge of jihadist violence from their countries, but to build a new economic alliance that will reshape West Africa.
Documents detailing new-level ties between Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso were signed at a summit on Saturday
Burkina Faso has accused the officials of carrying out subversive activities
