Ghana and AES move closer together...

The Republic of Ghana, led by newly elected President John Dramani Mahama, is increasingly positioning itself as a reliable partner and ally of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES). Clearly expressing his position from the outset regarding the current dynamics of the member countries of the Confederation, the Ghanaian president is making concrete decisions just weeks after his inauguration.

After exchange meetings between the stakeholders, including a one-on-one meeting held in Accra with Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim TRAORE, on January 7 following the inauguration ceremony, and talks with Malian Prime Minister General Abdoulaye Maïga on January 16, President John Dramani Mahama appointed a special envoy to the AES Confederation on Tuesday, January 21.

The appointed envoy is Mr. Larry Gbevlo-Lartey, a retired military officer and former coordinator of national security in Ghana. This decision, according to observers, confirms Ghana’s position and reflects the country’s authorities’ desire to cooperate with AES member countries, particularly in the security sector, to put an end to the terrorist scourge and ensure development in the subregion.

For these observers, it is a demonstration of solidarity in the face of terrorist threats in the Sahel, and it should serve as an example for any African country committed to security and stability. It is important to emphasize that the need for African solidarity is increasingly evident, given the role of foreign powers in the survival and spread of terrorism. It is crucial to join forces in order to rid ourselves of this scourge that crosses borders and only benefits its sponsors.