#Mali, #Niger and #BurkinaFaso officially form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)
President of Mali, Col. Assimi Goïta announces that the three countries have formed a new military alliance through the signing of the Liptako-Gourma Charter, instituting collective defense and mutual assistance among the member states.
Liptako-Gourma is a Sahelian geographical subregion split between the three countries.
The signing of this charter marks a historic day for the #Sahel.
