At least 12 Nigerien soldiers were killed in an armed attack in Western Niger’s Tillaberi region, the army said on Sunday.

At least 12 Nigerien soldiers were killed in an armed attack in Western Niger's Tillaberi region, the army said on Sunday.

Analysis - The latest tensions are a wake-up call for the AU, which has lost influence in the Sahel-Saharan region.

The AU should seek to achieve three objectives. First, bring Algeria and the AES Confederation together through mediation.

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