Sahel education ministers adopt founding texts
Ministers from three Sahel countries met in Niamey to boost educational cooperation.
Education ministers from the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) adopted foundational documents and recommendations for educational cooperation in Niamey on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The meeting established a framework for harmonizing curricula, promoting national languages, and improving teacher training.
The first ministerial session, presided over by Burkina Faso's Minister of Basic Education Jacques Sosthène Dingara, adopted the conference's framework document and internal regulations. Dingara stated that education is an essential lever for sovereignty and economic transformation, calling for swift implementation of the decisions.
The adopted documents outline the vision, missions, and priorities for cooperation, including developing technical and vocational training. A technical follow-up committee will be established, and the next ordinary session will be held in Burkina Faso.
Why it mattersNiger hosted a meeting of education ministers from the Sahel region to strengthen educational cooperation.