HornCurrent News – August 19, 2025
In a landmark development reshaping Africa’s geopolitical landscape, the Sahel nations of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have signed a historic security pact with Russia, signaling a bold step toward sovereignty and self-reliance.
The agreement, finalized this week, underscores the determination of the three nations to strengthen regional security, combat terrorism, and assert independence from Western influence. Leaders from Bamako, Ouagadougou, and Niamey described the pact as a “new era of African strength and unity.”
“No more external interference. Africa will decide its own destiny,” declared a joint communiqué released after the signing.
The partnership with Moscow is expected to expand military cooperation, intelligence sharing, and resource protection across the Sahel. Analysts say this move reflects a growing shift in Africa’s alliances, as nations seek alternatives to long-standing Western-dominated arrangements.
From Bamako to Niamey, the message is clear: Africa is choosing sovereignty, unity, and independence.
