Sahel States Confederation Open to Expansion Across Africa with Conditions

The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has expressed readiness to expand its membership to other African countries—but only under strict conditions. Speaking at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum over the weekend, Niger’s Foreign Minister, Bakary Yaou Sangaré, said the Confederation was not created to remain exclusive to Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. However, he emphasized the…

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