SHOCKING AES Conducts WAR DRILLS in Niger – AFRICA’S NATO
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In the remote sands of Tillia, Niger, something historic is unfolding—five African nations have launched a massive joint military operation, led by the Alliance of Sahel States. It’s not just a drill. It’s a message. But who are they targeting? Why is a coastal nation like Togo suddenly joining the fight? And what does this mean for the future of West Africa? Long before boots hit the ground in Tillia, the Alliance of Sahel States AES had already made its most defining move—not with tanks, but with paperwork. In January 2024, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger walked away from ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States. For many in the international community, it looked like a reckless gamble. But for those watching from Bamako, Ouagadougou, or Niamey, it was something else entirely. As the African Diaspora saying goes, "I am because we are, and we are because I am." Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2vy1ztN3iredhD_ouNbh4w/join ============================ Sources: https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3452_26052025/united-against-cross-border-threats-aes-troops-hold-joint-military-drills-in-niger-to-combat-terrorism-strengthen-regional-security https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/01/29/niger-mali-and-burkina-faso-formally-leave-ecowas_6737542_4.html https://afrolegends.com/2025/01/24/the-aes-creates-a-joint-military-force/ https://en.sputniknews.africa/20250529/aes-joint-military-drills-one-finger-cannot-pick-up-stone-expert-says-1073628702.html https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/junta-led-sahel-states-ready-joint-force-5000-troops-says-minister-2025-01-22/ https://www.voaafrica.com/a/alliance-of-sahel-states-holds-military-exercises-in-niger/7627770.html https://www.togofirst.com/en/security/2805-14120-togo-takes-part-in-joint-military-exercises-with-sahel-alliance-and-chad https://thedefensepost.com/2025/03/21/togo-junta-sahel/ https://apanews.net/aes-flag-replaces-that-of-ecowas-in-ouagadougou/ https://www.icwa.in/show_content.php?lang=1&level=1&ls_id=12289&lid=7490 https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/04/30/hands-off-aes-solidarity-protests-sweep-west-africa-in-defense-of-burkina-faso-and-captain-traore/ https://dwomowale.medium.com/what-the-aes-means-for-africa-1d7680f8444f https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/29/aes-is-a-new-sahel-currency-on-the-horizon-business-africa/ Please, like, comment, subscribe, and ring the bell! EVERYTHING helps us grow!. Subscribe Here: #blackhistory #africanhistory #africanews Thanks For Watching Our Video 🤗
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