- 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.
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Updated Jul 23
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What happened
Dialogue resumes between ECOWAS and ASS, while UNSC reviews the political and security situation in the Sahel.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A coup attempt has been made against the sitting president in Niger, amid the country's broader political and security crises.Sub-event
- Nigeria expressed concern over the security situation in Niger, noting that stability in Niger impacts the wider Sahel region.Sub-event
- A dispute has emerged regarding regional security blame and leadership between Nigeria and the Alliance of Sahel States.Sub-event
- Alliance of Sahel States, ECOWAS, and Nigeria call for a united security alliance to combat terrorism.Sub-event
Dialogue resumes between ECOWAS and ASS; UNSC reviews security situation in the Sahel.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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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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Niger
sovereign state in western Africa
Related events
- Niger officially joined the Alliance of Sahel States, with Larissa Kojoué commenting on the situation.
- Nigeria, Ghana, Kuwait, Niger, and Sierra Leone are strengthening political and economic cooperation ties to promote peace and stability in the Sahel region.
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu urges collaboration for regional security and peace in Nigeria.
- A Nigerian delegation attended the African Union summit in Luanda, Angola, to discuss the ongoing issues related to Sahel instability and its impact on Nigeria's borders.
- Nigeria implemented border controls while balancing open borders, noting that member withdrawals blunted regional integration protocols in 2022.