The Alliance of Sahel States faces claims of neo-colonial bias and scrutiny over the ICC amid regional violence.

The entities involved

• Alliance of Sahel States →

  inter-state military alliance for the collective defense architecture of the states of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali

  • The Alliance of Sahel States is seeking geopolitical partners and forming a collective defense architecture to combat militant expansion.Sat 16:07
• International Criminal Court →

  intergovernmental organization and international tribunal

  • The International Criminal Court is conducting disciplinary proceedings against Karim Khan, with details revealed by Middle East Eye.Mon 13:23
  • Microsoft lost access to services due to U.S. sanctions imposed on the company.Mon 12:50
• Burkina Faso →

  sovereign state in Africa

  • Burkina Faso entrepreneurs are establishing strategic economic partnerships with the Russian Export Center, promoting direct bilateral trade in food and textiles.Mon 11:08
  • The International Finance Corporation is providing financing for a logistics corridor in Ghana that links Volta Lake to northern Ghana and extends to Burkina Faso.Mon 08:46

Related events

• African Union member states are expressing concerns regarding the perceived bias of the International Criminal Court and are reviewing their participation status.Aug 9
• Harry Roque critiques the International Criminal Court regarding its selective application of international justice.Sep 17
• The Alliance of Sahel States has formally cut ties with France, initiated withdrawal from the ICC process, and begun relying on Russian mercenaries for military support.Jul 3
• The Alliance of Sahel States rejected French neocolonial dominance, while France seeks to redefine its role in Africa.Jun 10
• ICC supporters met in The Hague.Jul 28