Supporters of Alliance of Sahel States gather in Niger capital for conference

Delegates have been attending a conference in Niamey in support of the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS), comprised of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The alliance was formed after the three countries experienced military coups and aims to provide support while they’ve been cut off from much of the international community. An economic and defense confederation, the ASS was formed in September last year.