The military junta that seized power in Niger following a coup on July 26th has solidified a military alliance with neighbouring nations Burkina Faso and Mali, both of which have experienced their own coups.
The leaders of these countries announced a joint agreement in Niamey, Niger’s capital, which allows Mali and Burkina Faso to extend military support to Niger in the event of intervention against the coup leaders.
This new accord builds upon a similar existing agreement between Mali and Burkina Faso. In response to the July coup in Niger, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) activated a standby force and issued threats of force unless democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum was reinstated, and constitutional order was restored. Recent discussions took place between ECOWAS and the Nigerien junta.
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Apart from enabling mutual military support, the agreement also outlines collaborative efforts among the three nations to combat terrorist organizations operating within their borders and secure their shared boundaries. The Sahel region has long grappled with threats from various terrorist groups, some of which have pledged allegiance to Al-Qaeda or the Islamic State.
Under President Bazoum’s leadership, Niger played a pivotal role as a Western ally in countering the expansion of Islamist extremist forces in the Sahel. The newly formed alliance reflects these countries’ determination to address both internal political challenges and regional security concerns.
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