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 ...
Regional Integration at a Crossroad: The impact of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withdrawing from ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration ...
Africanews English on MSN8h
What's next for ECOWAS after three members leave?
The defence chiefs of ECOWAS countries, except for Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad, Guinea, and Niger, in Accra on August 17, 2024.
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 ...
The Punch Newspapers on MSN6d
ECOWAS: Niger, Mali, B’Faso exit may worsen Sahel insurgency, ex-envoys warn
Former diplomats on Thursday warned that the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West ...
Daily Post Nigeria on MSN17h
Niger Republic orders Red Cross out of country
The ruling military junta of Niger Republic has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, to immediately ...
allAfrica.com on MSN1d
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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Niger junta expels Red Cross citing sovereignty, offers no explanation
Niger's current regime, which came to power in July 2023 through a military coup, has made national sovereignty one of its ...
StringersHub on MSN6d
Niger: Rally in Niger in support of ECOWAS withdrawal
Supporters of the military junta take part in a march to celebrate Niger's withdrawal from the Economic Community of West ...
Analysts consider ramifications of ECOWAS members exit
ABUJA NIGERIA - The departure of Burkina Faso Mali and Niger from West Africas most influential bloc the Economic Community ...
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Senate probes alleged Nigeria-France support for Lakurawa militia in Niger
The Senate on Thursday commenced an investigation into allegations by the Head of State of Niger Republic, Abdourahmane ...