The AES confederal parliament holds its inaugural session in Niamey from 24 August. Its members are designated by three juntas, not elected by anyone.
Western Africa · Geopolitics
Key Facts
—What is happening: The first confederal session of the Alliance of Sahel States parliaments runs from 24 to 29 August 2026 in Niamey.
—Where: Niger’s own Conseil consultatif de la refondation, the body that replaced the dissolved National Assembly, is hosting the delegations. No venue or sitting order has been published.
—Who came: The heads of the Malian and Burkinabe legislatures arrived in Niamey on Saturday 22 August.
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