#ecowas

#ecowas

Military governments in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have formally withdrawn from ECOWAS, escalating regional tensions and challenges to the bloc's authority.

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS, citing French influence and seeking closer ties with Russia.

ECOWAS is trying to convince Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to stay in the bloc during a six-month grace period.

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are reconsidering their planned exit from the ECOWAS bloc after military coups and criticisms of the bloc's actions.