ECOWAS: Niger, Mali, B’Faso exit may worsen Sahel insurgency, ex-envoys warn
Former diplomats on Thursday warned that the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States could undermine regional stability, potentially escalating insurgency and extremism in the Sahel.
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso officially quit ECOWAS
In response, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announced their exit last January and accused ECOWAS of failing to safeguard member states and of aligning too closely with foreign powers.
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger leave ECOWAS, commission responds with 4 measures
Following the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, ECOWAS outlined four key measures to maintain regional cooperation and minimize disruptionsCitizens of the three nations can still travel visa-free within ECOWAS,
ECOWAS still recognises Burkina Faso, Mali & Niger despite withdrawal
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has decided to still recognise Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger despite the withdrawal of the three countries from the West African regional body which took effect today (Thursday, January 29, 2025).
Thousands rally in Burkina, Mali and Niger to cheer ECOWAS exit
Thousands of people rallied in junta-led Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali on Tuesday to back their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States regional bloc, due to take
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso leave ECOWAS Bloc
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a significant shift in the region's political landscape.
We’re brothers, return to ECOWAS – Nigeria’s defence chief tells Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Christopher Musa, on Wednesday charged Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, and Mali to rescind their decision to quit the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS.
ECOWAS formally loses members Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
Three junta-led nations have left the regional economic bloc ECOWAS, citing alleged French influence on the group. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are increasingly turning to Russia as an ally.The Sahel states of Mali,
Analysts consider ramifications of ECOWAS members’ exit
Junta-led Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso officially quit West African bloc after more than a year of diplomatic tensions ...
ECOWAS pledges to ‘keep door open’ after 3 coup-hit West African nations exit regional bloc
The three junta-led West African nations withdrawal is the culmination of a yearlong process during which the grouping tried ...
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Ecowas leaves ‘doors open’ as exit of Junta-led nations takes effect
The military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have posed a major challenge to the ...
3 coup-hit West African nations formally leave ECOWAS in an unprecedented disintegration of the regional bloc
ABUJA, Nigeria -- 3 coup-hit West African nations formally leave ECOWAS in an unprecedented disintegration of the regional ...
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CFA franc, passports, joint force: What are the Sahel States’ plans after split with ECOWAS?
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have officially left West Africa’s main political and trade group ECOWAS after more than a year ...
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ECOWAS Court Prepares for Implementation and Launch of Enhanced Electronic Case Management System
GNA – The ECOWAS Court of Justice is finalizing preparations for the official launch of its enhanced Electronic Case Management System (ECMS).Central to this effort are a comprehensive Quality ...
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Crest Int’l School Students Visit ECOWAS CommissionOn Educational Excursion
Students from Crest International Schools, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, have embarked on an inspiring educational excursion to the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja. The Grade 5 students, accompaniedby their ...