Flag of the Alliance of Sahel States
| Proportion | 2:3 |
|---|---|
| Adopted | February 22, 2025 |
The Flag of the Alliance of Sahel States is the flag used since 2025 by the Alliance of Sahel States, a confederation formed between Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.[1]
Design
The flag features an orange sun above a baobab tree. Below the tree, a group of silhouetted figures is depicted standing together. The design includes an outline of the three member territories, shown without internal borders, set against a green background.[2][3][1]
The flag's design was officially approved by the heads of state of the three member countries—Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—prior to its unveiling on February 22, 2025, in Bamako, Mali.[4][1]
Symbolism
Green: The color green symbolizes hope, prosperity, and renewal, and also represents the region’s vast natural resources, which are seen as a foundation for future shared prosperity.[5][3][4]
Silhouetted figures: Symbolizes unity between Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Sahel Alliance Unveils New Flag; Moves Toward Greater Integration". PopularResistance.Org. 2025-03-09. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ Mwangi, Nicholas (2025-03-05). "Sahel alliance unveils new flag as regional bloc moves toward greater integration : Peoples Dispatch". Peoples Dispatch. Archived from the original on 2025-05-10. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ a b Ibrahim, Fatimah (2025-02-22). "AES Unveils Official Flag to Strengthen Regional Integration". West African Voice Network. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ a b "Sahel States Alliance Unveils Official Flag, Strengthening Regional Unity | I Love Africa". 2025-02-26. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ clarke, simone (2025-03-04). "Mali, Niger & Burkina Faso: The Alliance of Sahel States Reshaping Africa & Rejecting Western Influence". MEFeater. Retrieved 2025-06-06.