Also known as: AES
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The Standard
… The three deepened cooperation through the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). For France, this was more than loss of bases. …
France's new battle for Sahel soul gets hotCapital News
… The Alliance of Sahel States – composed of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso – said the attempted coup was “a betrayal by a group of soldiers involved in an attempt at destabilisation”. …
Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coupCitizen Digital
… The three neighbours and allies within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) are led by post-coup juntas and grappling with insecurity amid deadly attacks from jihadist groups which have killed thousands. …
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso bid to host AFCON 2032The Standard
… Federation said in a statement that officials met with Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe on Saturday in New York "with a view to a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations".The three neighbours and allies within the Alliance of Sahel States …
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso bid to host AFCON 2032The Standard
… He also said he planned to visit Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in the coming months, all governed by military rulers that have broken with the regional west African bloc ECOWAS and formed their own Alliance of Sahel States. …
Nigeria pushing anti-jihadist collaboration with Benin, Niger: defence ministerCitizen Digital
… ers June 28, 2026 07:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Burkina Faso's junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traore attends the first ordinary summit of heads of state and governments of the Alliance of Sahel States …
France considers measures after Burkina Faso breaks off relationsCapital News
… It also hosts facilities linked to the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), which comprises Niger and its neighbours, Mali and Burkina Faso. …
Thirty-five killed as gunmen attack Niger’s biggest airportCitizen Digital
… Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, led by military juntas, established the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in September 2023 as an organisation of collective defence. …
France's desperate pivot to Kenya as its grip on West Africa weakensCitizen Digital
… in Mali's north By AFP May 02, 2026 04:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Colonel Sadio Camara, Minister of Defense and Veterans of Mali, is seen at the meeting of Ministers of the Alliance of Sahel States …
Rebels take key military camp in Mali's northThe Standard
… The three west African neighbours banded together to form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), which created a joint force it says now numbers some 15,000 men. …
Rebels take key military base in Mali's northAn opinion piece examines France's shifting engagement in the Sahel following its military withdrawal from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, citing unverified allegations of a "Phoenix operation" that allegedly sought to weaken Niger's military and leadership after France was expelled from the country in 2023.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines France's shifting engagement in the Sahel following its military withdrawal from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, citing unverified allegations of a "Phoenix operation" that allegedly sought to weaken Niger's military and leadership after France was expelled from the country in 2023.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Russia's African Corps assisted Niger in repelling an attempted coup on Saturday that involved explosions and gunfire at military and presidential sites in Niamey; authorities said the rebellion was contained and the situation is under control of President Gen Abdourahmane Tiani.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—three countries led by military governments—are bidding jointly to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, following a meeting between officials and CAF president Patrice Motsepe in New York.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three West African countries led by military governments met with the Confederation of African Football president to advance their joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, marking a pivotal stage in the bidding process under CAF regulations.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria's defence minister said the country is expanding military cooperation with Benin and Niger to counter jihadist groups from the Sahel region encroaching on Nigeria's northwest, including groups like JNIM attempting to infiltrate through Benin into Nigeria.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations with France on Friday, citing years of worsening ties over security, sovereignty, and alleged foreign interference. France said it regrets the decision and is considering taking reciprocal measures.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani international airport in Niamey on Thursday, killing 35 people comprising 22 assailants, 11 soldiers, and two civilians. Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM claimed responsibility for the assault, the second attack on the airport in less than five months.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
France co-hosted the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi with Kenya, attended by over 30 African heads of state, as President Macron pursued what experts characterize as a renewed partnership with Africa amid France's diminishing grip on West Africa.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mali's army and Russian mercenary allies surrendered the Tessalit military base, a strategic northern stronghold, to Tuareg separatists and jihadist rebels on Friday. The assault is part of a coordinated campaign by the FLA separatist group and the jihadist JNIM to bring down the junta that has ruled Mali since 2020.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mali's army and Russian mercenary allies surrendered the strategic Tessalit military base in the north to armed rebels on Friday. The Tuareg-dominated FLA and Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM groups continue a unified assault on the junta following large-scale attacks last weekend that killed Mali's defence minister and took the town of Kidal.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in an apparent suicide truck bombing on his residence near the capital Bamako, as part of a wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists across the country. The attack, launched by militants affiliated with al-Qaeda, also killed at least three family members.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
The army in junta-ruled Mali on Saturday battled "terrorist groups" it said had launched attacks across the country, with fighting reported in the capital Bamako and other key cities including Gao, Kidal and Sevare. Mali has faced more than a decade of jihadist conflict and security turmoil linked to Al-Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →