The article of the day deals with political news in West Africa. While ECOWAS is considering a possible military intervention in Niger to counter the putschists, a delegation from the regional organization, led by Nigerian General Abdulsalami Abubakar, is currently in Niamey for negotiations with the junta. At the same time, General Salifou Mody, number 2 of the Nigerian junta, went to Bamako to discuss with the Malian authorities in particular.
This trip by General Salifou Mody to Bamako does not seem insignificant. Last March, he had already met the Malian President, Colonel Assimi Goïta. As a member of the Nigerien army in favor of a rapprochement with the juntas of Mali and Burkina Faso to fight against jihadist groups, his presence in Bamako could indicate a desire to strengthen security relations between Niger and Mali.
In this context, the juntas of Mali and Burkina Faso have also given their support to the Nigerien putschists, affirming that any armed intervention would be considered a declaration of war and would lead to their withdrawal from the Economic Community of African States. ‘West. They also refused to apply the economic blockade decided by ECOWAS. It would therefore seem that the Nigerien junta is seeking to get closer to the other putschist regimes in the region.
This trip by General Salifou Mody to Bamako raises several questions. What are the real motivations for this visit? What are the concrete objectives of this cooperation between the military juntas in the region? The article does not give precise details on these points, but it is possible that there are important security and political issues behind these negotiations.
It will be interesting to follow the evolution of this situation and see if this cooperation between the military juntas of West Africa will materialize and have an impact on the stability of the region.
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