Opinion - Last Wednesday, an official announcement was that three West African countries under military rule have officially left the regional bloc, The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),
It is very difficult to imagine how a group of heads of state could negotiate with a government that is not legally established by the people of a country to leave ECOWAS. ECOWAS and AU have both established protocols not to recognise unconstitutional take over of power.
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have officially left West Africa’s main political and trade group ECOWAS after more than a year of diplomatic tension.
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - January 29, 2025 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) confirmed this Wednesday the official departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the regional organization,
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Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially left ECOWAS, marking a significant shift in West African politics. The withdrawal, finalized after a yearlong process, stems from dissatisfaction with the bloc's alignment with leaders over the citizenry.
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Junta-led Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso officially quit West African bloc after more than a year of diplomatic tensions
Junta-led countries Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso officially left West Africa's main political and trade group ECOWAS on Wednesday after more than a year of diplomatic tensions.
Imagine a group of nations standing up and saying, Enough is enough . That rsquo;s precisely what rsquo;s happening with Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso as they turn their backs on ECOWAS and step into a future shaped by their own vision .
The imminent departure of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marks a pivotal moment in West Africa’s political and economic landscape.