Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso form Alliance of Sahel States

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President of Mali, Col. Assimi Goïta has announced that the three countries of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have formed a new military alliance through the signing of the Liptako-Gourma Charter.

The alliance instituted collective defense and mutual assistance among the member states.

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Liptako-Gourma is a Sahelian geographical sub-region split between the three countries.

The signing of this charter marks a historic day for the Sahel.

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