“Same Destiny,“ Say Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali | New Sahel Alliance In Africa With Putin’s Blessing?

The junta leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger reaffirmed their commitment to the new alliance known as the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) on Dec. 30. The AES sees three junta-led countries distance themselves from the larger West African political bloc after coups in all three. The new alliance has signed a NATO-style pact that binds the signatories to assist one another in the event of an attack on any one of them. Russia has reopened its embassy in Burkina Faso after it was shut more than 30 years ago, officials have said. This comes after the last French soldiers left Niger earlier this month, with Paris taking the unusual step of closing its embassy in Niamey. Watch this video to know more. #Sahel #Niger #Mali #BurkinaFaso #Russia #France #Africa #WorldNews n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: Follow CRUX on Instagram (@): Follow CRUX on Facebook: #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on Also watch: Crux Decode: Crux : Crux Most Watched: