Landlocked Sahel states back Morocco’s sea access initiative

DECRYPTAGE. In receiving the ministers of the Alliance of Sahel States, Mohammed VI affirms his ambitions in the Sahel as Paris and Algiers lose their foot in the region.

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to have access to the Atlantic ocean - teleSUR English

The landlocked countries of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have endorsed an initiative by Morocco to give them access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The foreign ministers of the three military-ruled West African nations shared their countries positions during a meeting Monday with King Mohammed VI in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, according to a ministry statement. The three-nation block of Mali, Burkina Faso…

The king of Morocco Mohamed VI received on 28 April 2025 the three foreign ministers of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Abdoulaye Diop for Mali, Bakary Yaou Sangaré for Niger and Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré for Burkina Faso had the honours of the Royal Palace of Rabat. No announcement at the end of this meeting, during which, according to the official Moroccan communiqué, the ministers of the AES "reaffirmed their commitment" to the Moroccan …

Landlocked Sahel states back Morocco's sea access initiative

Morocco's initiative to offer access for Sahel countries to the trade network and routes of the Atlantic Ocean has been endorsed by the landlocked countries of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.

Landlocked Burkina, Mali, Niger back sea access through Morocco

Foreign ministers of military-ruled Sahel states of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger said on Monday they endorse an initiative offering them access to global trade through Morocco's Atlantic ports, Morocco's state news agency reported.

Sahel States Foreign Ministers Commend Morocco’s Role In AES

A delegation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), has expressed the high appreciation of the College of Heads of State of the AES for the objective and constructive approach of the Kingdom of Morocco towards the political situation in the AES confederation countries, and particularly for Morocco’s respectful stance based on non-interference in the internal affairs of their countries. The delegation includin…