Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Officially Leave West Africa's Main Political 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.
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Exit From West Africa Bloc Takes Effect
The Sahel countries announced their exit plans in 2024 after they accused the body of being influenced by former colonial powers. The military governments formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), and announced plans to create a joint military force of 5,
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso officially quit ECOWAS
The West African regional bloc ECOWAS has formally recognized 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.
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso leave ECOWAS Bloc
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a significant shift in the region's political landscape.
West Africa: Thousands Rally As Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali Exit Ecowas
Thousands of people rallied Tuesday in Niger and Burkina Faso in support of the withdrawal of their countries from the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, which is due to take effect today.
We’re brothers, return to ECOWAS – Nigeria’s defence chief tells Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Christopher Musa, on Wednesday charged Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, and Mali to rescind their decision to quit the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS.
Reason for Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger exit from ECOWAS complex- Tuggar
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has described as complex the reason for the exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States. Tiggar said the situation demands careful consideration and diplomatic efforts to address the underlying concerns,
ECOWAS pledges to ‘keep door open’ after 3 coup-hit West African nations exit regional bloc
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the regional bloc known as ECOWAS, the body said Wednesday.
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