Can Alliance of Sahel States find a way to curb advance of armed groups?

In December 2025, leaders from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso convened in Bamako for an Alliance of Sahel States summit. The purpose of the summit was to discuss strategies to counter the growing influence and advance of armed groups connected to al-Qaeda within the Sahel region. The alliance seeks to find a way to repel these fighters. The meeting highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by these nations due to the increasing presence of extremist groups. Al Jazeera's Laura Khan reported on the high stakes of the summit.