- A survey conducted by NBS found that illicit drug trafficking affects Nigeria and the wider region of the Sahel/West Africa.
- Sahel instability contributes to Nigerian terrorism.
- Dialogue resumes between ECOWAS and ASS, while UNSC reviews the political and security situation in the Sahel.
Alliance of Sahel States, ECOWAS, and Nigeria call for a united security alliance to combat terrorism.
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Updated Sep 25
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What happened
Alliance of Sahel States, ECOWAS, and Nigeria call for a united security alliance to combat terrorism.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Alliance of Sahel States is seeking geopolitical partners and forming a collective defense architecture to combat militant expansion.Sub-event
The Alliance of Sahel States reaffirmed support for counterterrorism and offered capacity-building programs with Egypt.1 source
- Nigeria is deepening bilateral relations with the Alliance of Sahel States, including considering flight routes for a presidential visit.Sub-event
Leading the call for regional security cooperation against terrorism.1 source
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Dialogue resumes between ECOWAS and ASS, while UNSC reviews the political and security situation in the Sahel.Also in this story
- A coup attempt has been made against the sitting president in Niger, amid the country's broader political and security crises.
- Nigeria expressed concern over the security situation in Niger, noting that stability in Niger impacts the wider Sahel region.
The entities involved
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Alliance of Sahel States
inter-state military alliance for the collective defense architecture of the states of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali
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Economic Community of West African States
intergovernmental economic union
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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