Sahelian Storms: Evaluating Host State Mali’s Reacquisition of French Bases- Examining Mali-France Defense Treaties, ECOWAS Court Decisions, and the AfCFTA Perspective

Guest Contributor Ibrahim Ati Echoing from the blue Tuareg, inhabitants of the Sahara and its deserts for centuries, comes a timeless proverb: ‘Ihanay amghar awar ihiniy alyad ibdadane.‘ In translation, it reveals: ‘Seated, an elder sees farther than a youth standing.’ This profound wisdom, deeply ingrained in Sahel’s dunes and culture, acts as a compass … Continue reading Sahelian Storms: Evaluating Host State Mali’s Reacquisition of French Bases- Examining Mali-France Defense Treaties, ECOWAS Court Decisions, and the AfCFTA Perspective