The Alliance of Sahel States and ECOWAS began talks in Senegal after Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger left the organization.
AES and ECOWAS begin talks
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) started discussions on Saturday, October 17, in Senegal. These talks aim to address the implications of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger leaving ECOWAS earlier this year.Withdrawal announcement in January
On January 28, 2024, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger officially announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS. This decision followed growing tensions over regional security and governance issues.Focus on future collaboration
The two organizations have agreed to explore ways to continue cooperating in the future. This includes finding common ground on regional policies and security strategies.Regional security concerns
The departure of these three countries has raised concerns about regional stability. ECOWAS and the AES are working to ensure that cooperation on security and development continues despite the political changes.
