A joint security force announced by the ruling juntas of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso aims to combat the escalating extremist violence in the Sahel region. However, analysts have raised concerns about the effectiveness of this initiative due to various challenges.
The top military chief of Niger stated that the joint force would be operational soon to address security challenges in the area. This move comes as the three countries seek a more independent path following a series of coups in the region, with the most recent one occurring in Niger last year.
