The Alliance of Sahel States rejected French neocolonial dominance, while France seeks to redefine its role in Africa.
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Updated Aug 17
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The Alliance of Sahel States rejected French neocolonial dominance, while France seeks to redefine its role in Africa.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Experts investigated drone strike patterns in northern Mali, linked to the Alliance of Sahel States' sovereignty push.Sub-event
- Burkina Faso and Niger deepened cooperation within the Alliance of Sahel States after rejecting French influence and support.Sub-event
- Guinea voluntarily joined the Alliance of Sahel States, coinciding with France stepping back from regional influence.Sub-event
Alliance of Sahel States accused of fueling jihadist insurgency; former colonies criticize France.1 source
Alliance of Sahel States rejects French neocolonial dominance.1 source
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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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Africa
continent
Related events
- The Alliance of Sahel States rejected the authority of ECOWAS and sought to redefine its sovereignty away from French influence.
- Ghana, facing security challenges, is implicated in continental issues including insurgency and strained ties with former colonial powers.
- The Alliance of Sahel States and the African Union are competing in the security partnerships market and filling diplomatic vacuums left by France.
- Diplomatic friction between Burkina Faso and the Alliance of Sahel States led to talks.