ECOWAS: AES sets out its demands ahead of October 17 talks in Senegal

The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger met in Ouagadougou on October 16 to align their position ahead of talks with ECOWAS in Dakar on October 17 and 18. The AES says it wants to protect the sovereignty of its member states, strengthen the Confederation and defend the interests of their populations. The ministers said their alliance is not directed against anyone. ECOWAS has prepared a draft framework agreement covering 18 priority areas.