Military governments lead West African trio out of ECOWAS regional bloc
Military governments in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have formally withdrawn from ECOWAS, escalating regional tensions and challenges to the bloc's authority.
ECOWAS loses membership of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger DW 01/29/2025
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS, citing French influence and seeking closer ties with Russia.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger agree to grace period in ECOWAS withdrawal
ECOWAS is trying to convince Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to stay in the bloc during a six-month grace period.
African coup-hit states get more time to rethink ECOWAS exit DW 12/15/2024
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are reconsidering their planned exit from the ECOWAS bloc after military coups and criticisms of the bloc's actions.
Military governments lead West African trio out of ECOWAS regional bloc
Military governments in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have formally withdrawn from ECOWAS, escalating regional tensions and challenges to the bloc's authority.
ECOWAS loses membership of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger DW 01/29/2025
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS, citing French influence and seeking closer ties with Russia.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger agree to grace period in ECOWAS withdrawal
ECOWAS is trying to convince Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to stay in the bloc during a six-month grace period.
African coup-hit states get more time to rethink ECOWAS exit DW 12/15/2024
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are reconsidering their planned exit from the ECOWAS bloc after military coups and criticisms of the bloc's actions.