Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger leave OIF, prioritising sovereignty and cultural
The recent decision by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—collectively known as the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—to formally withdraw from the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) underscores a significant geopolitical shift in West Africa. The move, long anticipated by regional observers, reflects a broader rejection of French influence and a push for greater sovereignty…