This evening’s guest interview examines the key stakes of the second summit of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), held two years after the Niamey meeting that established the bloc.
The summit opens this Monday against a backdrop of persistent insecurity in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, with armed violence and instability continuing to challenge the region.
It is also taking place amid rapidly shifting geopolitical dynamics, shaping both regional alliances and international engagement with the Sahel.
To assess the outlook for the young confederation, the discussion features Seidick Abba, a security specialist in the central Sahel.
