23/12/2025
Sahel leaders rally for sovereignty, unity at 'historic' regional alliance summit
Gen. Assimi Goita, the Malian president and current head of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), said on Tuesday that the confederation would continue to diversify its international partnerships, ldquo;particularly with emerging powers, in full respect of our sovereignty.rdquo; Speaking at the close of a session hailed by officials as ldquo;historic,rdquo; Goita praised the unity and resilience of Sahelian populations while outlining the bloc's security, economic, and diplomatic priorities. He emphasized that the transition in the Sahel is driven primarily by its citizens, saying:...
