Alliance of Sahel States (AES)
Africa celebrates Victory Day, deepens ties with Russia Africa celebrates Victory Day, deepens ties with Russia

Events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Victory against Nazi Germany were organized in countries across Africa, while several of its state heads travelled to Moscow to attend celebrations and hold meetings to deepen bilateral relations with Russia.

“Terrorism we are witnessing today comes from imperialism”, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré tells Putin “Terrorism we are witnessing today comes from imperialism”, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré tells Putin

“In addition to defense and security, there is another important sphere, namely, science and education. We would like Russia to” teach science to young Burkinabes “so that we can develop our own production, industry, and engineering,” Traoré told Putin in their meeting after Victory Day.

“Hands off AES!”: Solidarity protests sweep West Africa in defense of Burkina Faso and Captain Traoré

Recent aggression against the Sahel countries saw thousands across Africa rally in solidarity with Burkina Faso and Captain Ibrahim Traoré, denouncing foreign interference and imperialist destabilization.

Burkina Faso’s government announces another coup Burkina Faso’s government announces the dismantling of another coup attempt

The government of the African country accuses neighboring Côte d’Ivoire of housing coup masterminds

Sahel diaspora groups rally in support of AES and to challenge Europe’s “media colonialism”

In Italy, diaspora groups are mobilizing against media distortion of decolonization processes in the Alliance of Sahel States

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from International Organization of La Francophonie

Ostensibly meant to foster greater cooperation between Francophone countries, the three countries allege that the OIF has become “a remote-controlled political instrument” operated from Paris to suit its “geopolitical considerations”.

“El neocolonialismo francés es la principal causa de nuestro subdesarrollo”, reitera activista beninés tras su liberación de prisión

Arrestados después de una manifestación que exigía la expulsión de las tropas francesas, activistas benineses reiteran su compromiso de luchar contra el neocolonialismo francés tras su liberación.

Sahel alliance unveils new flag as regional bloc moves toward greater integration

The AES unveils a new flag as the member nations forge a new path toward regional unity, economic independence, and territorial security.

The people of Benin intensify anti-French protests in the wake of a terror attack

“What is evident is that Benin is now at war—a war waged by French imperialism through proxy jihadist forces,” argues Damien Zinsou Degbe of Benin’s Council of Patriotic Youth, which has organized several protests demanding the expulsion of French troops.

Sahel states exit ECOWAS, launch regional passport and joint military

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) withdraws from ECOWAS and continues initiatives for independence, regional integration, and defensive cooperation.

Women play leading role in the reconstruction of Niger: “Villages should live in peace”

Women in Niger have been the most impacted by terrorist attacks in the country and now they donate money and goods to strengthen the anti-colonial fight in the country

A new military strategy of French neo-colonialism in Africa: reorganizing under the cover retreat

Left parties of West Africa warn that announcements by France-backed regimes in its former African colonies about the withdrawal of its troops is an attempt to deceive the anti-imperialist movement by hiding its military presence from public view.