Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail
The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...
What’s ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group?
A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS.
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Sahel States’ Withdrawal from ECOWAS Undermines Accountability
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, having ...
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Burkina Faso issues first AES passport amid regional changes
In Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré made history as the first person to receive the newly introduced AES passport, just ...
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Niger's Security Crisis: Rising Threats Near Burkina Faso Border
An ambush by a group of criminals resulted in the deaths of at least 10 Nigerien soldiers near the Burkina Faso border. The ...
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Closing Off Justice in the Sahel
Within ECOWAS, there’s an institution known as the Community Court of Justice. Since 2005, this Court has had jurisdiction to ...
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Burkina Faso, Mali & Niger leave ECOWAS, creating access to justice concerns
Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Tuesday that the official withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) raises concerns over access to ...
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Nigerian Police Arrest 165 Illegal Immigrants From Mali, Burkina Faso, Others In Kebbi For Alleged Fraud
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested 165 illegal immigrants from Burkina Faso, Mali, Ivory Coast, Benin Republic, and ...
Mali’s new mining law needs review to attract investment, CEOs say
CEOs of gold mining companies have noted that Mali's new mining code will require adjustments to encourage gold companies to ...
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Côte d'Ivoire: ECOWAS announces formal departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the organization
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - January 29, 2025 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) confirmed this Wednesday the ...
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ECOWAS: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger’s Exit Unhealthy For West Africa –Experts
Following the official exit of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), political experts have described the move as unhealthy for the region.
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ECOWAS Heads of States To Determine Modalities for Engagement As Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Officially Exit ECOWAS
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 ...