Despite Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso's exit from ECOWAS, Commission President Omar Alieu Touray told FRANCE 24 that he remains hopeful West Africa will stay united. He highlighted the bloc’s ...

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, all under military rule, had earlier declared their exit from ECOWAS in protest against the sanctions imposed on them following unconstitutional changes in government.

In January, the West African nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger completed their year-long process of exiting the ...

LAGOS: Leaders of ECOWAS on Wednesday celebrated 50 years since its formation, reflecting on regional security challenges and ...

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has said that the ongoing withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ... framework for this exit; however, we must ensure that the ...

LAGOS: Leaders of ECOWAS are gathering on Wednesday to celebrate 50 years since its formation and are expected to address regional security challenges as the co ...

The warning comes as Africa begins to feel the impact of a massive review into ... In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group.

“These failures are not abstract; they impact people ... Niger, and Burkina Faso, military-led nations that have openly distanced themselves from ECOWAS. The Oxford event brought together ...

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger ... financial contributions to ECOWAS and the costs of projects that the bloc continued implementing in their territories between their January 2024 withdrawal ...