Burkina Faso / Synergy among Armed Forces of AES member countries : A blow to terrorists

Recent Cooperation Between Burkinabe and Malian Armed Forces Once Again Illustrates the Effectiveness of Effort Synergy in Counterterrorism.

The recent cooperation between the Burkinabe and Malian armed forces has once again highlighted the effectiveness of joint efforts in the fight against terrorism. In a coordinated operation, the two nations successfully thwarted the plans of terrorists seeking refuge and replenishing their resources across borders.

This Sunday, the Malian Air Force spotted a convoy of pickup trucks loaded with fuel and ammunition heading towards the Burkinabe border. Without delay, they alerted their Burkinabe counterparts of this imminent threat.

With remarkable synchronization, the Burkinabe Air Force tracked the terrorists to their parking location north of Nassoumbou. As the perpetrators prepared to resume their journey, drones and other aerial assets of the Burkinabe army were ready to act.

In a series of targeted and precise strikes, the combined forces destroyed the pickup trucks and their contents, thereby putting an end to the terrorists’ resupply operation. This action demonstrated the effectiveness of cross-border cooperation in the fight against terrorism.

This success also underscores the growing importance of the Alliance for the Sahel (AES) in the region. By uniting their forces and resources, AES member countries have sent a clear message to terrorists: there are no longer any safe havens.

This joint operation highlights AES’s firm commitment to working together to ensure security and stability in the Sahel. Synergy of efforts remains an essential tool in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.

Sadia Nyaoré