While this is not officially in the works yet, a member of the West African country’s administration, recently threw out the idea.

He, the Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey, noted that the suggestion of Togo being intergrated into the young regional group is not far fetched.

"It is the decision of the president of the republic, but it is not impossible," he said to Voxafrica during an interview on Thursday.

Speaking further on the subject, the Togolese minister also deplored the absence of true sovereignty on the continent, noting that "Africa is only used to serve the great powers, and this is not normal."

Assimi Goïta's ascension to power in Mali "is an opportunity" for the Sahelian country, the minister also emphasized, as seen on Sputnik.

"Ask the Togolese people if they want to join the AES, I think they'd say yes," Dussey added.

Should Togo opt to join the AES, its is very likely that the city and port of Lome, Togo, would be open to maritime cooperation with the three landlocked countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, that currently make up the AES.

Also, should the idea come to fruition, it almost certainly means that Togo, which is currently a member state of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), would be pulling out of the group, given its socio-political differences with the AES.

ECOWAS vs the AES
The three West African countries that make up the AES sharply exited ECOWAS in January of this year, citing the organization's alleged lack of support for their efforts to combat terrorism, and its subservience to former colonial power France.

The three nations that they have overthrown previous governments through coups and concluded that they no longer wish to be part of the West African Bloc.

ECOWAS immediately responded to their secession by declaring that it will take the necessary steps to bring the nations back to their original bloc, including enforcing economic sanctions against them.

However, in December, the Alliance of Sahel States officially received approval from ECOWAS confirming their withdrawal from ECOWAS.

The announcement was made by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Alieu Touray, on the 15 of December during the 66th Ordinary Session of Heads of State and Government in Abuja.

Ojuntana:
Tinubu has destroyed Ecowas that Gowon started since 1973

Is there anything APC cannot destroy?

Even Ecowas??

Nasman:
I agree that Togo joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is a viable option. It could bring significant benefits, particularly in maritime cooperation and trade with landlocked AES countries. A smart move

kettykin:
I strongly believe AU and ecowas are agents of colonization. They have been hijacked by enemies of Africa. The new AES can h4lp liberate west Africa countries from economic and military bondage. I see hand of China and Russia in this

EmperorCaesar:


So, this is on Tinubu again

You guys are like pre-programmed bots with same irrelevant automated responses to different topic

When the GB pulled out of EU, We dont see high IQ individuals accuse the President of Belgium for that. I guess we know where you belong

Jagaban2012:


And you believe China a
nd Russian are the messiah countries.....

Nigeria and slave mentality......

Tell me the different between 6 and half dozen.

Jagaban2012:


And you believe China and Russian are the messiah countries.....

Nigeria and slave mentality......

Tell me the different between 6 and half dozen.

Heavens1stson:
● Togo is considering joining the Alliance of the Sahel Region (AES).

● Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey, expressed openness to the idea.

● Togo's potential integration into the AES may lead to its withdrawal from ECOWAS.



https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifestyle/ecowas-may-lose-another-of-its-member-states/tky304y

EmperorCaesar:


So, this is on Tinubu again

You guys are like pre-programmed bots with same irrelevant automated responses to different topic

When the GB pulled out of EU, We dont see high IQ individuals accuse the President of Belgium for that. I guess we know where you belong

johnog4sure:

Under Tinibu's leadership, too bad

Nasman:
I agree that Togo joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is a viable option. It could bring significant benefits, particularly in maritime cooperation and trade with landlocked AES countries. A smart move

Ojuntana:
Tinubu has destroyed Ecowas that Gowon started since 1973

Is there anything APC cannot destroy?

Even Ecowas??

Ojuntana:
Tinubu has destroyed Ecowas that Gowon started since 1973

Is there anything APC cannot destroy?

Even Ecowas??

EmperorCaesar:
So, this is on Tinubu again

You guys are like pre-programmed bots with same irrelevant automated responses to different topic

When the GB pulled out of EU, We dont see high IQ individuals accuse the President of Belgium for that. I guess we know where you belong