Niger: attacco jihadista nel sudovest, uccisi 7 soldati

epa10515502 A Nigerien special forces soldier takes part in Flintlock 2023 which is a U.S. Africa Command annual special operations event, in Jacqueville, Ivory Coast, 11 March 2023. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's first and largest annual special operations exercise combining military and law enforcement to build the capabilities of African and international special operations forces. The exercise, which has been held since 2005, is conducted on the basis of mutual respect and collaboration to advance the common interests of regional stability. The host countries this year are Ghana and Ivory Coast, about 1300 soldiers from 30 countries are participating. Flintlock aims to build the capacity of key partner countries in the region to counter violent extremist groups, collaborate across borders and keep their people safe, while respecting human rights and building trust with civilian populations. The African countries participating this year are Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Libya, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Togo, Morocco and Tunisia. Other participants are Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, UK United and the United States, according to U.S. Africa Command's official website. EPA/LEGNAN KOULA