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Alliance of Sahel States Launches 5,000-Strong Joint Force for Regional Security
NIAMEY, Jan. 21, 2025 — Niger’s Defense Minister Salifou Mody has announced that a 5,000-strong joint force from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) will soon be operational to address growing security challenges in the central Sahel region.

The AES, formed in 2023 by military-led governments of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, aims to counter the region’s escalating violence fueled by Islamist insurgencies.
A Response to Regional Security Crises
The AES was created following the withdrawal of its member states from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a shift toward regional self-reliance in security matters. The alliance was tasked with tackling a decade-long insurgency linked to al-Qaida and other extremist groups that has destabilized the region, compounded by military coups in the three countries.
"The unified AES force is nearly ready, numbering 5,000 personnel," Mody said during a televised address, highlighting its robust capabilities, including air assets, equipment, and intelligence resources.
Deployment Timeline and Initial Operations
Mody revealed that the force’s deployment across AES territories is imminent.
"It’s only a matter of weeks before this force will be visible on the ground," he said, adding that preliminary joint operations have already commenced.
The force will operate within the territories of the alliance's member states, providing a unified approach to counterinsurgency efforts.
Regional and International Implications
The joint force underscores the AES's commitment to combating insecurity independently, a departure from reliance on external interventions. Analysts view this as a significant development in the Sahel, a region that has seen worsening violence despite international military efforts, including France’s Operation Barkhane and United Nations peacekeeping missions.
The AES initiative reflects the bloc’s broader strategy to strengthen military cooperation, enhance territorial control, and address the root causes of insecurity in the Sahel.
Looking Ahead
As the AES prepares to deploy its joint force, the success of this unprecedented initiative could serve as a model for regional cooperation in addressing Africa’s complex security challenges. However, the effectiveness of the AES force will depend on sustained coordination, resource allocation, and community support to mitigate the deeply entrenched insurgencies across the Sahel.
Observers will closely monitor the force's operations as it begins its mission to stabilize one of the world’s most volatile regions.
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