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AES Joint Military Drills: 'One Finger Cannot Pick Up Stone,' Expert Says
AES Joint Military Drills: 'One Finger Cannot Pick Up Stone,' Expert Says
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The second edition of joint military exercises Tarha-Nakal — meaning "love of country" in the Tamashek language— runs from May 15 to June 4 in Tilla, Niger. It... 29.05.2025, Sputnik Africa
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The involvement of Togo and Chad in the Tarha Nakal 2 joint military exercises of the Alliance of Sahel States, held in Niger, reflects a growing commitment to regional cooperation in the fight against terrorism, Malian geopolitical analyst Abdoulaye Diallo told Sputnik Africa.The drills are built around a joint command structure, aimed at improving operational synchronization, reflecting lessons learned from earlier exercises, he explained.According to the analyst, these maneuvers aim to: Moreover, countries such as Guinea, Benin, or Senegal could soon join the initiative, Diallo pointed out.
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AES Joint Military Drills: 'One Finger Cannot Pick Up Stone,' Expert Says
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The second edition of joint military exercises Tarha-Nakal — meaning "love of country" in the Tamashek language— runs from May 15 to June 4 in Tilla, Niger. It unites the armed forces of the AES member states, along with troops from Chad and Togo.
The involvement of Togo and Chad in the Tarha Nakal 2 joint military exercises of the Alliance of Sahel States, held in Niger, reflects a growing commitment to regional cooperation in the fight against terrorism, Malian geopolitical analyst Abdoulaye Diallo told Sputnik Africa.
The drills are built around a joint command structure, aimed at improving operational synchronization, reflecting lessons learned from earlier exercises, he explained.
According to the analyst, these maneuvers aim to:
️enhance the interoperability of forces;
strengthen tactical coordination;
reinforce ties with local communities.
Moreover, countries such as Guinea, Benin, or Senegal could soon join the initiative, Diallo pointed out.
