According to a report, leaders of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have met to cement their alliance which is based on independence. Reportedly, the military leader of Burkina Faso said the continent has suffered and continues to suffer from the fire of imperialists.
According to reports, the 3 countries have suffered internal violence and security coperation is first on the agenda but they are also talking about creating a common currency to replace the France backed cfa franc.
Reportedly, the countries have fought islamic state militance for the last decade. According to the report, a future ethos is for development without any foreign stake holders, the 3 countries asked french soldiers to leave, turning to Russia for military assistance.