Year I of the AES Confederation: Asserting combat sovereignty under the leadership of Assimi Goïta
In the span of a single year, the political trajectory of the Sahel has undergone a seismic shift. Under the leadership of General Assimi Goïta, President of Mali and first President of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), the paradigm of regional integration has been radically redefined. The AES is no longer a mere circumstantial alliance; it has established itself as an undeniable geopolitical reality, built on the ashes of an obsolete multilateralism to give rise to a genuine pole of sovereignty.
An Institutional Architecture in Service of Action
Analysis of this first mandate reveals a determination to break with the past through efficiency.
President Goïta has transformed an ideological vision into a rigorous operational structure.
The establishment of the College of Heads of State, ministerial sessions, and the Confederal Parliament has provided the AES space with a solid institutional backbone.
Here, the figure of the “Confederal Deputy” symbolizes the anchoring of an endogenous Sahelian democracy, where decisions are no longer dictated by external agendas but by the imperatives of survival and the greatness of our nations.
Defense and Security: The Foundation of dignity
The security record, coordinated by General Goïta, is one of historic reclamation. The creation of the Unified AES Force and the validation of the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) demonstrate an unprecedented pooling of intelligence and firepower.
From Operation “YERE-KO” to the securing of strategic corridors, the AES has proven that the response to terrorism is first and foremost a question of political will and fraternal solidarity.
The introduction of the AES Biometric Identity Card crowns this effort, materializing free movement within a secure and proud space.
Towards a diplomacy of Power and endogenous development
On the international stage, the voice of the AES now resonates with the firmness of those who no longer beg for their development.
Coordinated diplomacy has enabled a united front against external pressures, affirming an uncompromising sovereigntist posture.
Concurrently, the impetus given to the 16 sectoral meetings—from agriculture to the economy—outlines the contours of a shared zone of prosperity, far from classical financial dictates.
In conclusion, this first anniversary marks the triumph of a sovereignty won through commitment.
President Assimi Goïta has transformed the Sahel into a laboratory of African resilience. The AES today is the standard-bearer of an Africa that decides, acts, and wins.
Titi KEITA
