ECOWAS and Sahel States Confederation (AES) Resume Talks, Aiming for Cooperation Framework
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After withdrawing from ECOWAS in 2024, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger (forming the Sahel States Confederation or AES) have resumed talks with ECOWAS in Dakar, Senegal. The primary goal is to establish a new cooperation framework, respecting each party's institutional and political choices. The discussions, held on October 17 and 18, 2026, focused on defining principles to guide future relations and exploring areas of common interest, such as trade, security, and infrastructure. No immediate measures on visas or border formalities were announced.
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