On January 12 and 13, 2026, Bamako hosted a delegation from the Burkina Faso National Commission of the Sahel (AES) for institutional discussions.
The talks focused on the functioning of the confederation’s bodies and the harmonisation of actions among member states.
A delegation from the National Commission of the Sahel and South Africa Confederation of States of Burkina Faso undertook a working mission to Bamako, in line with the guidelines established by the AES heads of state to promote more structured coordination among national bodies.
Led by its president, Bassolma Bazie, the mission aimed to exchange information on institutional practices and harmonise working methods within the confederation.
The delegation was received by the Malian Prime Minister, Major General Abdoulaye Maïga, during a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The meeting, introduced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, provided an opportunity to review the progress of the Confederation’s projects and the practical arrangements for cooperation between national commissions.
During the discussions, the Burkinabe delegation commended Mali’s efforts in organizing and operating the Confederation’s structures.
Discussions focused on the flow of information, the coordination of national initiatives, and the need for common working frameworks to support decisions made at the political level.
This visit takes place within an institutional context marked by Burkina Faso’s current presidency of the Confederation.
Following the second session of the Conference of Heads of State of the ESA, held in Bamako on December 22 and 23, 2025, the confederation presidency was entrusted to the Burkinabe President, Captain Ibrahim Traore.
This choice reflects a policy of rotation and continuity in the organisation’s political leadership.
Talks with the Malian authorities also provided an opportunity to address the next steps in the confederation’s work, particularly the role of national commissions in implementing the guidelines adopted at the summit.
For both Bamako and Ouagadougou, regular dialogue between these bodies is a key tool for ensuring the coherence of joint action within the Confederation of Sahel States and supporting its institutional development.
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