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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger sign defence pact

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger sign defence pact

What does the ‘Sahel defence’ pact signed at the weekend really mean?

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

September 18, 202331m 29s

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Show Notes

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, three West African countries in the Sahel region which are ruled by military juntas, have signed a defence pact to come to aid each other in case of any rebellion or external aggression.

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