They left ECOWAS saying it's influenced by foreign countries. Now, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have set up their own bloc, calling it the Alliance of Sahel States. But what's behind their new agreement? And what impact will it have on the wider region?
In this episode:
- Erwan De Cherisey, Specialist, sub-Saharan African armed forces.
- Ahmedou Ould Abdallah, President, Sahel Sahara Security Strategy Center.
- Alkassoum Abdourahmane, Permanent Secretary, Sahel International Solidarity Forum.
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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