The unified force of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has officially become operational, marking a major security milestone for the region.
The force, comprising about 5,000 troops, is mandated to carry out joint operations to combat terrorism across the Sahel.
In Niger’s capital, Niamey, the development has attracted significant attention from political and security observers.
Many see the operationalisation of the AES force as a crucial step toward strengthening collective security within the Sahel region.
