The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) withdraws from ECOWAS and continues initiatives for independence, regional integration, and defensive cooperation.

The withdrawal of three Sahelian countries from the West African trade organization, set to take effect on 29 January, has raised significant concerns among the diaspora. On 11 January, members of the diaspora gathered in Paris to call for a reversal of the decision and advocate for a return to civilian governance.

A source who asked for anonymity said Emptech is not involved in the production of the new passport for the three Sahel states.

Belgium praised, on Wednesday in Rabat, the Royal Initiative aimed at enabling Atlantic access for Sahel countries, as well as the Process of the Atlantic African States. “Belgium has commended the efforts made by Morocco through various initiatives launched under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to promote peace,

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have officially left West Africa’s main political and trade group ECOWAS after more than a year of diplomatic tension.

"The rise of junta rule in the Sahel represents a complex interplay between decolonization and destabilization."

Analysis - With terrorists' attacks still on the rise, across and around the Sahel, the continuous Sudan violent armed conflict must be more than worrying. Indeed, it affects all its neighbors.

A joint force of 5,000 troops from military-led neighbours Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali will soon deploy in their troubled central Sahel region, Niger's defence chief said on state television.

Ghana President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday appointed a former national security chief as envoy to a new alliance formed by Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, signaling his administration's intention to mend ties with the three military-led nations.

The two organizations helped journalists in Africa's Sahel region learn mobile journalism and safety while reporting on conflicts. They also gave out the annual Pax Sahel prize in recognition of journalism excellence.

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Kandari, the Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Civil Information, announced the introduction of new