Exit of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS: A New Era?

Exit of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS: A New Era?

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso as member states, effective January 29, 2025. This decision was made during the 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Commission Authority of Heads of State and Government in Abuja. The three countries will officially cease to be…

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