Defense: AES prepares joint system to secure military communications

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are preparing a joint system to manage radio frequencies used by their defense and security forces. The project is the focus of the second military frequency coordination meeting, which opened in Bamako on November 2, 2026, under the auspices of Mali’s AMRTP and runs through November 4. It aims to establish a shared database, prevent interference between networks and secure communications in border areas. A cooperation agreement signed in September 2026 also provides for a Sahel Regulators Council to share information and coordinate initiatives.