🇲🇱🇧🇫🇳🇪 The Alliance of Sahel States (ASS) will officially create a single parliament in December 2025, interim agreements on the work of the parliamentarians’ body were approved at a meeting in September. This became known as a result of the negotiations of the Chairman of the AGS Assimi Goita with the delegation of parliamentarians of the Sahel countries. The meeting took place on October 7 in the presidential palace. The parliamentary delegation was headed by the President of the National Transitional Council of Mali (CNT), General Malik Dio. Niamey was represented by the Chairman of the Consultative Council for the Reconstruction of the Niger (CCR), Mamouda Djingarei, who highly appreciated the dialogue within the AGS. “The next meeting [of the heads of state of the AGS], scheduled for December, will officially sign a document on the creation of a single parliament, which will be an important stage in building our confederation,” said the Niger representative. #Mali #BurkinaFaso #Niger @africaintel

🇲🇱🇧🇫🇳🇪 AES Radio Coming Soon! The three Ministers of Communication of the AES Confederation visited the site of AES Radio’s headquarters in Ouagadougou. They announced that the station will soon go live and begin broadcasting. Reminder: The creation of AES Radio was first announced in February as part of a unified communications strategy across the Confederation. #Mali #BurkinaFaso #Niger #AES #AESRadio #Sahel

🇲🇱 🇧🇫🇳🇪 Just In .. AES to establish its own ICC-like court : The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), formed by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, is preparing to establish the Sahelian Criminal Court for Human Rights (CPS-DH). This court will have jurisdiction over international cr¡mes, terror¡sm, and organized cr¡me, aiming to reduce reliance on international tribunals such as the International Criminal Court (ICC), which the AES considers biased against African countries. At a recent meeting in Niamey, following earlier talks in Bamako, the AES Ministers of Justice reviewed progress on judicial cooperation and discussed harmonizing legal and penitentiary systems. Key decisions include creating the CPS-DH, building a high-security prison, and launching legal action against Fr4nce and Ukraine at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for supporting terr0rism. National proceedings are also planned against Fr£nch media outlets such Fr4nce 24, RFI, and TV5 Monde for promoting terr0rism through their editorial stance. Niger’s Security Minister, Mohamed Toumba, stressed the importance of developing a common African judicial body to guarantee legal security and regional integration. He also conveyed the support of President Abdourahamane Tiani, highlighting the AES’s broader vision of collective defense, mutual assistance, and development. Burkina Faso’s Justice Minister, Rodrigue Bayala, hailed the Niamey meeting as historic, while Mali’s Justice Minister, Mamoudou Kassogué, emphasized its role in continuing the roadmap set in Bamako. This second ministerial meeting is expected to produce new resolutions to strengthen judicial integration and consolidate the AES’s young institutional framework, potentially reshaping governance and security in the Sahel. 👉 Follow Tamboura Tamson for first hand updates on AES. #Mali #BurkinaFaso #Niger #AES #Sahel #Confederation

🇧🇫 Burkina Launches Massive Education Reform Since coming to power, Capt Traoré has consistently emphasized the need for deep educational reform. He argued that the outdated system could no longer meet the country’s needs and that Burkina Faso’s rapid development must be driven by strong foundations in engineering, science, and technology. After three years of preparation, the reformed education system is finally ready. The Ministry of Higher Education has unveiled a massive plan to reshape universities, align studies with the job market, and accelerate national development. Eight priority fields have been identified: 1️⃣ Aeronautics and Aerospace 2️⃣ Agriculture, Livestock, and Environment 3️⃣ Architecture, Urban Planning, Visual Arts, and Design 4️⃣ Land and Real Estate, Infrastructure 5️⃣ Computer Science and Technologies 6️⃣ Mining, Materials, and Metallurgy 7️⃣ Nuclear and Renewable Energies 8️⃣ Medical and Paramedical Sciences The reform introduces 37 specializations and 485 disciplines, while discontinuing 30 outdated programs. In total, 361 new training programs will be launched. Universities will also specialize based on regional strengths, for example, agricultural sciences in farming regions and mining engineering in mining zones. A centerpiece of the reform is the creation of the Polytechnic University of Burkina Faso, envisioned as a hub for engineering excellence, Burkina Faso’s very own “MIT.” This transformation will eliminate duplication, better guide students toward high-demand sectors, and strengthen the country’s path to development. The reform officially takes effect in the upcoming academic year, beginning in October 2025. 👉 Follow Tamboura Tamson for first hand updates on Burkina Faso and all the AES countries. #BurkinaFaso #EducationReform #HigherEducation #IbrahimTraore #FutureOfEducation #STEM #Innovation #EngineeringExcellence #YouthEmpowerment #PolytechnicUniversity #MITofAfrica #EducationForDevelopment #AcademicExcellence