[This Day] The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the newly formed Alliance of Sahel States are two significant developments that are set to transform the economic and political landscape of West Africa. The AfCFTA, which came into effect in January 2021, aims to create a single, unified market for African countries, promoting free trade and economic integration. On the other hand, the Alliance of Sahel States, comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, was formed in response to the regional crisis and
