Junta-led Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso officially quit West African bloc after more than a year of diplomatic tensions
The military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have posed a major challenge to the
Gwamnatin Najeriya ta ce ta yi duk abun da ya dace tayi don ta dakatar da Jamhuriyar Nijar, Mali da Burkina Faso daga ficewa daga kungiyar ECOWAS amma duk yunkurin ta ya ci tura. Bayanan na gwamnatin Najeriya ta bakin ministan harkokin wajen kasar Yusuf Tugga,
Mignot stressed that the EU was not in support of ECOWAS splitting, saying that regionalism is the path to prosperity and stability. The envoy, who spoke yesterday at a media chat in Abuja ...
The memberships of the three West African countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have been formally withdrawn from the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), one year after the three junta-led nations jointly declared an intention to exit the regional bloc.
ShareThe West African regional bloc ECOWAS has formally recognised the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, after more than a year of diplomatic tensions. The latest development marks a significant shift in regional diplomacy.
The President of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, has said that the Authority of the Head of State and Government of ECOWAS will determine the modalities of engagement with Burkina Faso,
The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially taken effect today (January 29), marking a significant shift in the regional bloc’s structure.
“The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger from ECOWAS has become effective today, 29th January 2025,” a statement by the ECOWAS Commission on Wednesday reads. ECOWAS assured that passports and identity cards bearing its logo will remain valid for travel within the region.
The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Nigerfrom ECOWAS has become effective today, 29th January 2025. However, inthe spirit of regional solidarity and in the interest of the people,