The meeting on September 23, 2025, in Rabat between General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), and General Moussa Salaou Barmou, Chief of Staff of the Niger Armed Forces, is part of a strategic strengthening dynamic between two states facing major security challenges in the Sahel-Saharan region.

This official visit by the Nigerien official, which lasts from September 21 to 27, underscores the shared will of both countries to consolidate a military cooperation based on expertise, trust, and continuity.

More than a mere ceremonial visit, the bilateral discussions served to revisit the essential pillars of military cooperation: training, operational readiness, military medicine, and the exchange of expertise.

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These are key areas that contribute to force interoperability and the development of a common foundation for regional security.

In a context marked by the chronic instability of the Sahel, this military synergy represents a coordinated and pragmatic response to transnational threats.

The impact of this reinforcement is twofold. For Niger, a country at the heart of the Sahel security landscape, it is an opportunity to benefit from the recognized expertise of the FAR in operational management and enhancing national capabilities.

For Morocco, this engagement reflects a proactive and solidarity-driven African policy, anchored in sustainable and respectful bilateral partnerships.

Far from being symbolic, this cooperation is part of a logic of crisis anticipation, where military diplomacy becomes a tool for stabilizing development.

By combining their efforts, Rabat and Niamey affirm a shared vision of security as a vector for development and regional sovereignty.

Fayçal BADIE