According to reports, three former french colonies, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have signed a mutual aid pact. Reportedly, the Liptako-Gourma charter, named after the region they all share creates the alliance of Sahel countries. According to the report, its aim is to establish an architecture of collective defence and mutual assistance for the people, read the malian leader’s social media text.
Militancy was rife when France was in control, they were asked to leave Mali and Burkina Faso, but in Mali they have been replaced by wagner, and though not much has changed, a russian delegation has held talks this month on the possibility of a russian military presence in Burkina Faso.
Reportedly, protestors in Niger are demanding that french troops leave. According to reports, Niger’s leaders has asked the french ambassador to leave, who has complained of a lack of services.