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AES: Elimination of roaming fees between Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger signed a historic agreement on November 21, 2024, in Niamey to abolish roaming fees within the Sahel States Alliance (AES). This measure will allow citizens of the three countries to communicate freely without additional costs while traveling within the region. It marks an important step towards strengthened regional integration, facilitating trade, tourism, and family connections.