Three military-run states leave West African bloc - what will change?
Three countries under military rule have officially left West African regional bloc Ecowas, after more than a year of diplomatic tensions. The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger is a huge blow to Ecowas,
West Africa bloc announces formal exit of three junta-led states
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday announced the formal exit of junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the bloc following their withdrawal last year.
ECOWAS pledges to ‘keep door open’ after 3 coup-hit West African nations exit regional bloc
The three junta-led West African nations withdrawal is the culmination of a yearlong process during which the grouping tried to avert its unprecedented disintegration.
West Africa: Three Sahel Nations Exit West African Bloc As Regional Politics Shift
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso were to officially quit the West African bloc Ecowas Wednesday, severing ties after years of strained relations that have reshaped trade routes in the Sahel.
France’s military withdrawal presents opportunities and risks to West African states
France’s military withdrawals provide West African states with a long overdue opportunity to assert their sovereignty. But there’s a risk of authoritarianism and regime fragmentation.
3 Coup-Hit West African Nations Formally Leave ECOWAS in an Unprecedented Disintegration
The three junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the regional bloc known as ECOWAS
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially leave W.Africa bloc
Junta-led countries Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso officially left West Africa's main political and trade group ECOWAS on ...
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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 ...
West Africa's junta-led nations announce deployment of a joint force as extremist violence spikes
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West Africa Juntas Tighten Screws On Foreign Mining Firms
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Botswana president says the West has every reason to play a role in Africa
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Pretoria’s foreign policy focus on multilateralism, development and reforming global governance will be seriously tested by ...
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