ECOWAS faces potential loss of another member state

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ECOWAS faces potential loss of another member state

Recent reports suggest that Togo, a West African country, may soon join the Alliance of the Sahel States (AES), although the move is not yet official.

The idea was recently raised by Togo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey, who indicated that while the decision rests with the president, it is not an impossible prospect.

In an interview with Voxafrica on Thursday, Dussey further expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of African sovereignty, asserting that the continent often serves the interests of external powers, which he believes is unacceptable.

He also highlighted the positive implications of Assimi Goïta’s rise to power in Mali, describing it as an opportunity for the country.

When asked whether Togo should join the AES, Dussey suggested that the majority of Togolese people would likely support such a move. Should Togo decide to align with the AES, the port city of Lomé could become an important maritime hub for the landlocked countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the founding members of the AES.

If Togo were to join the AES, it would likely mean withdrawing from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), especially given the political differences between ECOWAS and the AES.

In January, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger severed ties with ECOWAS, citing dissatisfaction with the organization’s support for their anti-terrorism efforts and its perceived subservience to France. The three countries, all of which have experienced recent coups, argued that they no longer wished to be part of the regional bloc.

In response, ECOWAS announced its intention to take measures, including imposing economic sanctions, to reintegrate the breakaway nations.

However, in December, the AES received official recognition from ECOWAS, confirming their departure from the group. This decision was made public by ECOWAS Commission President Alieu Touray during the 66th Ordinary Session of Heads of State and Government in Abuja on December 15.

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