Three military-run states leave West African bloc - what will change?
Three countries under military rule have officially left West African regional bloc Ecowas, after more than a year of diplomatic tensions. The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger is a huge blow to Ecowas, which at 50 years old is considered Africa's most important regional group.
France’s military withdrawal presents opportunities and risks to West African states
Cte dIvoire announced that French troops would be withdrawing from the country and the military base of Port-Bout would be handed over to Cte dIvoires army. The announcement is part of a seismic shift
NIGER, MALI AND BURKINA FASO LEAVE WEST AFRICA REGIONAL BLOC ECOWAS
The Sahel states of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are officially leaving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesd
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).
West Africa Bloc Announces Formal Exit of Three Junta-Led States
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) flag is pictured during an extraordinary summit of ECOWAS in Accra, Ghana March 25, 2022. REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko/File Photo LAGOS (Reuters) - The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday announced the formal exit of junta-led Mali,
3 coup-hit West African nations formally leave ECOWAS regional bloc
The junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the regional bloc known as ECOWAS, the body said Wednesday, the culmination of a yearlong process during which the group tried to avert an unprecedented disintegration.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially leave W.Africa bloc
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. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have now formed their own confederation,
Three Countries Officially Quit Major West African ECOWAS Alliance
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger accused the bloc of having double standards in punishing their military juntas. Negotiations ...
Burkina Faso Joins Chad, Senegal in Criticising Macron’s Comments on Africa | Firstpost Africa
Burkina Faso Joins Chad, Senegal in Criticising Macron’s Comments on Africa | Firstpost Africa Burkina Faso has joined Chad ...
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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 ...
Afcon draw LIVE: Africa Cup of Nations groups revealed ahead of 2025 tournament
The draw for the Africa Cup of Nations is complete, with defending champions Ivory Coast facing rivals Cameroon in Group F ...
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Senegal workshop advances collaboration and sets priorities for strengthening One Health in West Africa
In a concerted effort to enhance health security in West Africa, stakeholders from the region’s One Health platforms gathered ...
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AFCON 2025 Draws: Morocco, Senegal, and Nigeria lead tough groups
The draws for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage has been conducted and defending champions Ivory Coast and Nigeria have been placed in tough groups.