Note. This URGENT NEWS BLAST includes stories in part from the mainstream media (MSM) for now… When possible, we prioritize alternative sources.

radiohc.cu (2024-07-07). ECOWAS summit undermined by Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso forming confederation

chinaview.cn (2024-07-07). Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger sign confederation pact

purdueexponent.org (2024-07-07). Junta leaders' meeting overshadows West African summit

livemint.com (2024-07-07). led Sahel states rule out return to West African economic bloc

france24.com (2024-07-07). Breakaway junta confederation undermines West African leaders' summit

bulawayo24.com (2024-07-07). Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso signsa confederation treaty

bangkokpost.com (2024-07-07). Junta-led Sahel states form new bloc, swing to Russia

thenationonlineng.net (2024-07-07). ECOWAS re-elects Tinubu, mobilises for standby force

france24.com (2024-07-07). West Africa bloc warns of regional 'disintegration' as juntas form 'Confederation of Sahel States'

reuters.com (2024-07-07). US troops pull out of Niger's Air Base 101

alkhaleejtoday.co (2024-07-07). Far right bids for power as France holds parliamentary election

firstpost.com (2024-07-07). Alliance of Sahel States: Military leaders of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali agree to form confederation

jurist.org (2024-07-07). Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announce establishment of Alliance of Sahel States at inaugural joint summit