The military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger announced on Saturday the establishment of the confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) at the first joint summit of the three Sahel states. The leader of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore declared that the summit and signing of the...

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announce establishment of Alliance of Sahel States at inaugural joint summit

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West Africa bloc warns of 'disintegration' as juntas form 'Confederation of Sahel States'

The West African bloc ECOWAS on Sunday warned the region faced \"disintegration\" after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cemented a breakaway union....

The West African bloc ECOWAS on Sunday warned the region faced "disintegration" after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cemented a breakaway union....

West Africa bloc warns of 'disintegration' as juntas form 'Confederation of Sahel States'

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