Niger has unveiled plans to develop key infrastructure, including a new airline for Alliance of Sahel States (AES) members.
Transport Minister Colonel-Major Salissou Mahaman Salissou says the airline will boost regional travel and integration across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
A committee has been formed to oversee the project, but significant challenges remain in its implementation.
Geopolitical analyst Alkassoum Abdourahmane highlights the hurdles ahead for the ambitious initiative.
