Analysis - Given their favourable standing with Alliance of Sahel States (AES) countries, Senegal's new leaders could resolve regional tensions.
Given their favourable standing with Alliance of Sahel States countries, Senegal 's new leaders could resolve regional tensions.
With seven months remaining, the crisis must urgently be resolved. It threatens to undermine the achievements of integration and further weaken a region already struggling with transnational To persuade AES states to reconsider their decision to withdraw, Senegalese diplomacy should first ensure that leaders of ECOWAS and AES countries are open to compromise. While ECOWAS is aware of the consequences of the three countries' exit, AES leaders appear focused on consolidating their alliance.
The three military regimes' intentions to remain in control indefinitely, disregarding their initial commitments to short transitions, are increasingly being challenged by political and civil societyTo avoid indefinite transitions, Faye should seek ECOWAS' acceptance of a reasonable extension of the current transition timelines, including in Niger, with clear indicators for steps to follow.
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