By RFIPosted on 04-08-2019Today on 04-08-2019 at 03:14
In a speech on the anniversary of Niger's independence (August 3, 1960), President Mahamadou Issoufou on Friday hailed the "successes" of the army and allied forces in the "fight against terrorism In the Sahel and urged states in the region to "refine their strategies".
Joint operations by the Nigerian defense forces and French and US allied forces have been " successful " according to President Mahamadou Issoufou.
He also gave an update on the action of the multinational mixed force operating in the Lake Chad Basin and the G5 Sahel anti-jihadist force: " the pooling of the forces operated proves to be effective in the fight against terrorist and criminal groups. "
However, the Nigerian head of state believes that " the growing power of the G5 Sahel joint force must be accelerated " and that the search for funding must be " strengthened ". " It is clear that to be effective the fight against terrorism must be given the same priority at the level of the entire international community. "
Because in spite of the military operations , Boko Haram shows a disturbing resilience in the region of Lake Chad, according to Mahamadou Issoufou.
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