The military leaders of three West African countries – Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger – signed a mutual defense pact deal over the weekend. The junta leaders signed the Liptako-Gourma Charter, establishing the Alliance of Sahel States. The pact is named after the region where the three country’s borders meet. All three are facing threats from jihadists. Each of the countries has undergone coups since 2020.

Source: Ethiopian News September 18, 2023 11:59 UTC