AES parliamentary presidents meet in Ouagadougou to operationalize confederal sessions

The primary goal of this third gathering, following previous meetings in August and September 2025, is to develop an operational calendar for implementing confederal sessions of the AES parliaments. This aligns with commitments made by member states, including the Legislative Assembly of the People Burkina Faso, led by Dr. Ousmane Bougouma; the National Transitional Council Mali, chaired by General Malick Diaw; and the Consultative Council for Refoundation Niger, with Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey. A key step in establishing the sub-regional institution's bodies was the signing of an additional protocol to the Treaty establishing the Confederation of Sahel States AES on December 23, 2025, in Bamako, Mali.

This protocol, which was the subject of a bill for ratification on May 12, 2026, at the Legislative Assembly of the People, mandates regular parliamentary confederal sessions to harmonize legislation, strengthen political consultation, and promote concerted governance. The current meeting is a significant step in fulfilling these commitments, demonstrating the AES parliaments' shared desire to play a leading role in building the Confederation through effective coordination and fostering political and institutional integration. The parliaments of AES member states are considered crucial for promoting and defen