Alliance of Sahel States works to stop armed group advancement.

Leaders from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso are gathering at an Alliance of Sahel States summit in Bamako to discuss strategies to combat advancing fighters linked to al-Qaeda. The summit, attended by Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan, aims to address the escalating threat posed by these militants and find solutions to repel their attacks. The leaders are under pressure to take decisive action to protect their countries from the growing influence of extremist groups in the region. The outcome of the summit will have significant implications for the security and stability of the Sahel region.

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