... Traoré) signed a treaty establishing the Confederation of Sahel States, or, more precisely, the Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States—retaining the acronym AES (
Alliance des États du Sahel
in French). The document was signed in Niamey, Niger, during the summit of the Alliance of Sahel States, a military pact formed by the same countries on September 17, 2023. The Confederation’s founding signaled the determination of the governments of the three Sahel nations, which came to power via a series of military coups in ...
... Threats and Opportunities for Russia.”
The experts explored the social and political development of the countries making up the Alliance of Sahel States. Russian and African experts also exchanged views on the alliance’s real capabilities in tackling external ... ... University, Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University and MGIMO University, as well as experts from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
... existing ECOWAS sanctions in the institutions of the Community and is still negotiating the lifting of existing restrictions. [
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Nikita Panin:
The US Is Using Russia’s Playbook in Africa, but There’s a Catch
This raises legitimate questions about Niger’s role and prospects in the Alliance of Sahel States. Yet, there may be an obvious upside: just as modern Hungary restrains the most unrealistic impulses within the EU, Niger may initiate a discussion on restrictions, mutual guarantees, cross-commitments and other things without ...
