Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have officially withdrawn from ECOWAS after over a year of tensions, mainly due to military coups. The countries formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and criticized ECOWAS for its handling of security issues, particularly jihadist violence. ECOWAS remains open...
ECOWAS grants Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger a six-month grace period, from January 2025 to July 2025, to reconsider their withdrawal from the regional bloc. The decision includes continued mediation by Presidents of Togo and Senegal. ECOWAS aims to resolve political and economic relations during...
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will permanently exit ECOWAS by 2025 after military-led governments decided to withdraw, accusing the bloc of serving France's interests. ECOWAS sets six months for diplomatic interventions, marking a significant shift in West African political dynamics and regional...
ECOWAS warns of disintegration and heightened insecurity following Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger's formation of a breakaway confederation. ECOWAS President Omar Alieu Touray stresses the need for urgent measures and appoints Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to mediate the crisis amid...
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially left ECOWAS, forming the Alliance of Sahel States. Citing inadequate support against jihadist violence, they seek new partnerships with Russia, Turkey, and Iran. This shift challenges regional dynamics and Western influence, raising concerns about...
Former Nigerian football star, Mutiu Adepoju, has extended warm congratulations to Finidi George following his appointment as the interim coach of the Super Eagles.
Finidi George will step in as the head coach for the upcoming international friendly games against Ghana and Mali, set to be held...
In a significant geopolitical move, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, under junta leadership, have revealed plans to form a confederation known as the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) following their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The announcement, made during a...
The recent withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sent shockwaves across the region, prompting serious concerns about Nigeria's security landscape. Stakeholders, including experts and policymakers, are grappling with the...
The military juntas of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), sparking concerns about regional stability.
The three nations had hinted at forming a counter force, the Alliance of Sahel States, following the overthrow...
Militants Suspected to be Islamist attacked and seized control of an army base in the central Malian town of Nampala on Tuesday, the deputy mayor of a nearby town said.
"The army is regrouping in town (Diabaly) and is preparing a counter-attack to retake the base, which fell into the hands of...
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