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AES Nations, Joined by Chad and Togo, Conduct Extensive Military Drills in Niger

In September of last year, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali collaboratively established the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) with the primary goal of strengthening their collective security measures and advancing socioeconomic development for their populations.
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The three AES nations, joined by Chad and Togo, are conducting extensive military drills in Niger, local media reported The operations, known as "Tarhanakale" (which means "love of the fatherland" in Tamajek), have been going on in Niger since May 20, according to local media reports, and will end on June 3.
The participants' goal is to make the AES armed forces more resilient and operationally strong against all conceivable threats.
According to an army bulletin that was cited by the media, they want to take action to strengthen ties with the local population in addition to conducting tactical exercises.
Moreover, overseen by top officials, the exercise is designed to enhance the interoperability and collaboration among the military forces of the nations involved.