The latest international news is marked by a meeting in Niger between the head of the ruling junta and the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso and Mali. This meeting led to the signing of orders allowing the armed forces of neighboring countries to intervene in Niger in the event of an attack.
The head of the junta, General Abdourahamane Tiani, received Olivia Rouamba, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso, and Abdoulaye Diop, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mali, in Niamey. During this meeting, the ministers expressed their support for the signing of these orders, which authorize their respective armed forces to intervene on Nigerien territory in the event of a threat.
This decision is the result of solidarity between the countries of the region facing the jihadist threat. Burkina Faso and Mali, like Niger, are regularly affected by terrorist attacks. All three countries are currently ruled by military coup governments. Since the uprising in Niger in July, Burkina Faso and Mali had shown their support for the new authorities, forming a common front against any outside intervention.
However, despite this solidarity, it is important to emphasize that the head of the Niger junta insisted on recalling that any military intervention would not be an easy undertaking. He made it clear that the idea of a walkover for foreign forces was an illusion.
This meeting between the leaders of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali shows not only their willingness to cooperate to face the jihadist threat, but also their commitment to stability and security in the region. By allowing the armed forces of neighboring countries to intervene if necessary, they thus strengthen their ability to react to terrorist attacks.
It is to be hoped that this regional cooperation will be beneficial and will make it possible to better combat terrorism and ensure the security of the populations of the region. Stability and peace are crucial issues for the economic and social development of these countries.
In conclusion, this meeting between the head of the Niger junta and the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso and Mali illustrates the solidarity between the countries of the region in the face of the jihadist threat. By authorizing the armed forces of neighboring countries to intervene in the event of aggression, these countries strengthen their response capacity and demonstrate their commitment to stability and security in the region