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'Increasing AES Force to 15,000 Troops Changes Equation on Several Levels': Political Analyst

'Increasing AES Force to 15,000 Troops Changes Equation on Several Levels': Political Analyst

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'Increasing AES Force to 15,000 Troops Changes Equation on Several Levels': Political AnalystThe AES is giving itself the means to "shift from a logic of... 21.04.2026, Sputnik Africa

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'Increasing AES Force to 15,000 Troops Changes Equation on Several Levels': Political AnalystThe AES is giving itself the means to "shift from a logic of reaction to a logic of initiative, which is truly commendable," Mourtala Kimba told Sputnik Africa. "We are moving from a force that was mainly expeditionary and limited to the three borders area, to a capacity to hold multiple fronts simultaneously," he noted.This also sends "a political message" that the AES "wants to deter and discourage potential forces or external threats," the expert added.Faced with persistent threats in the AES area, the unified force of the confederation has indeed been expanded to 15,000 troops, up from the initial 5,000.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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