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Niger’s Head of state General Abdourahamane Tiani (C), Malian Colonel Assimi Goita (L) and Burkina Faso's Captain Ibrahim Traore (R) show the documents of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) which they signed during their first summit in Niamey on July 6, 2024.

Niger’s Head of state General Abdourahamane Tiani (C), Malian Colonel Assimi Goita (L) and Burkina Faso's Captain Ibrahim Traore (R) show the documents of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) which they signed during their first summit in Niamey on July 6, 2024.

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Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to Launch New Confederation Passport Despite ECOWAS’ Push for Reintegration

This new development underlines the hardline stance of the three junta-led governments with regard to their relationship with ECOWAS.