ECOWAS-AES: Diomaye Faye resumes discussions with envoy Lansana Kouyaté

Author: senenews.comPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: Senegal

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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye met with Lansana Kouyaté, the chief negotiator of ECOWAS with AES, on Friday. This meeting aims to gather guidance on the dialogue between ECOWAS and AES amid tensions following the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the organization. Senegal reaffirms its commitment to dialogue and consultation for the future of West African integration.

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