Sahel nations unite to battle extremism

After years of struggling against extremist groups, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso are placing their hopes in unity.

The three Sahel states have announced a joint military force, pooling troops, intelligence, and resources to confront insurgents destabilizing the region.

But will military cooperation alone bring lasting security to communities caught in the violence?

On this edition of DW's AfricaLink podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with security analyst Adib Saani and DW Sahel correspondent Bram Posthumous to unpack what this new force means for the Sahel — and whether it can deliver real change.