The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the ECOWAS was presented as an assertion of sovereignty, yet it has inadvertently complicated cross-border travel for citizens and goods within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). While the move aimed to distance these nations from regional policies, it has created new hurdles for mobility across […]
The United States continues to engage in security cooperation with the military-led governments of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), despite years of strained relations. This stance was confirmed by General John Brennan, Deputy Commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), who highlighted ongoing collaborative efforts against terrorism in the region. a pragmatic approach amid shifting […]
