AES Confederation: The three countries regret the expulsions of African nationals from Guinea and denounce foreign interference

The mass expulsions of African nationals by the Republic of Guinea are sparking reactions within the Confederation of Sahel States (AES).

Meeting in Ouagadougou in an extraordinary council, the Burkinabe, Malian and Nigerien ministers expressed, with one voice, their regret at these operations which they consider to be uncoordinated.

While they recognize the need for each State to enforce its laws, they nevertheless deplore the scale of these expulsions and the conditions under which they were carried out.

The meeting on November 10 and 11, dedicated to reviewing the Year II roadmap of the AES, provided an opportunity for the delegations to revisit the security situation prevailing in the confederal space.

In light of the ongoing terrorist attacks in the Sahel, the ministers reaffirmed their strong condemnation of this violence. They also paid tribute to the sacrifice of the defense and security forces who fell in the field and expressed their wishes for a speedy recovery to the wounded civilians and military personnel.

Beyond security concerns, relations with external partners were also central to the discussions. On this diplomatic front, the ministers notably denounced the persistent acts of interference by the European Union in the internal affairs of African states.

The meeting concluded with a special motion of thanks addressed to Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Faso and current President of the AES Confederation.

Cheick Omar Ouedraogo