Ghana : Une conférence régionale marquée par l'absence remarquée de Patrice Talon et Alassane Ouattara
As the fight against terrorism and violent extremism becomes an absolute priority for the states of West Africa and the Sahel, the governments of the region have presented a renewed approach to counter these threats.
At the conclusion of a two-day consultative meeting on security and regional cooperation held in Ghana, participants reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cross-border collaboration. The stated objective is to overcome crises related to peace, governance, and security in order to restore stability to the region.
However, the conspicuous absence of two major players, Côte d'Ivoire and Benin, has raised serious questions. These two countries were not invited by the Ghanaian authorities, a choice that seems all the more surprising given the climate of increasing tensions and accusations between coastal nations and ESA countries.
This exclusion comes amid deteriorating diplomatic relations. Recently, in a speech broadcast on Nigerien national television, General Tiani, President of the Republic of Niger, openly accused Presidents Emmanuel Macron, Patrice Talon and Alassane Ouattara of being “sponsors” of armed groups destabilizing the region.
For his part, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, in a statement in Ouagadougou in September 2025, had already asserted that Côte d'Ivoire served as a "rear base for the enemies of Burkina Faso." These accusations come as Benin and Côte d'Ivoire maintain military cooperation with Western powers, a position that diverges from the growing sentiment in parts of Africa, where several states now reject any presence of foreign bases or troops.
Faced with this situation, Accra made the strategic choice to invite the members of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) – Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This decision seems to confirm that any future viable security cooperation will now have to rely on this new bloc, which has steadily gained influence and established itself as a major and effective player in the fight against terrorism.
Ultimately, the exclusion of Benin and Côte d'Ivoire from this conference could mark a turning point. It reflects not only a realignment of alliances in the fight against terrorism, but also a growing rejection of foreign influences perceived as interference.
For many observers, this strong signal sent by Accra tends to classify Abidjan and Cotonou, in the eyes of the new Sahelian alliances, as potential sources of destabilization rather than as trusted partners.
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