 Defence Ministers of the G5 Sahel countries have met in Niger's capital, Niyami, to come up with a new approach to the jihadist insurgency in the region. Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Chad are facing major challenges with the wave of jihadist attacks and the planned withdrawal of the French-led Bahrain force from northern Mali. At the start of the meeting, Niger's Minister of Defence Al-Qasim in Dattel said the security situation in the region was unpredictable and volatile. Chadian Defence Minister General Daw Diya Brahim said the fight against jihadists in the Sahel required the joint efforts of regional countries and the support of A-light forces. So you get notified about fresh news updates.