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ECOWAS Urges Member States’ Co-operation As Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Exit Takes Effect

By Chigozie Nwabunwanne The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS), has urged its member states to cooperate with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic as their exit from the group takes effect today, 29th January 2025. In a press statement released

January 29, 2025

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ECOWAS Gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Six Months To Reconsider Membership Withdrawal

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has given Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger six months to reconsider their decision to withdraw membership of the regional group. President of the ECOWAS Commission,

December 15, 2024

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdrawal May Stop $500m Projects, Threaten Regional Security, Job Losses – ECOWAS

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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdrawal May Stop $500m Projects, Threaten Regional Security, Jobs – ECOWAS

ECOWAS has said the move by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to withdraw their membership could lead to the suspension of ECOWAS projects valued at over $500 million in those countries.

February 26, 2024

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ECOWAS Lifts Economic, Travel Sanctions On Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger On Humanitarian Ground

Barely one month after Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger announced intention to exit from the Economic Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), the regional group has lifted economic and travel sanctions imposed on them.

February 25, 2024

Africa·Business

ECOWAS: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger’s Exit Threatens $277bn Trade

The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) raises concerns about the potential weakening of the economic bloc’s $277.22 billion trade with the world. In a joint statement, military leaders Capt. Ibrahim

January 30, 2024

Africa·Politics

ECOWAS Split Reflects Nigeria’s Waning Regional, Global Influence – Obaze

Cracks within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leading to the exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic from the group at once, reflects Nigeria’s diminishing regional and global influence, says veteran diplomat, Oseloka Obaze. Obaze, a former United

January 29, 2024

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We’re Yet To Receive Formal Withdrawal Notice From Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger – ECOWAS

ECOWAS has declared that it is yet to receive any formal direct notification of membership withdrawal from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso.

January 28, 2024

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France Recalls Ambassador, Withdraws Troops From Niger

President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has announced the recall of its ambassador and all diplomats currently in the Niger Republic as political crisis in the West country rises. The French president also announced an end to military corporation with Niger following the

September 25, 2023

Africa·News·World News

Nigerian President Advocates Return To Democracy In Niger Amidst Regional Tensions

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has advocated return to democracy in neighboring Niger Republic, drawing parallels with his own country’s historical transition in the late 1990s. This proposal comes amid escalating tensions in the West African region following the recent coup in Niger,

September 1, 2023

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Timelines Of Recent Coups Across Africa

By Isaac Chukwuebuka Chibuife A group of high-ranking military officers of the Gabonese Armed Forces, announced on national television early Wednesday morning that they had nullified the country’s election results and have seized power, adding another chapter to the ongoing wave of

August 30, 2023

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ECOWAS Urges Member States’ Co-operation As Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Exit Takes Effect

ECOWAS Gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Six Months To Reconsider Membership Withdrawal

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdrawal May Stop $500m Projects, Threaten Regional Security, Jobs – ECOWAS

ECOWAS Lifts Economic, Travel Sanctions On Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger On Humanitarian Ground

ECOWAS: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger’s Exit Threatens $277bn Trade

ECOWAS Split Reflects Nigeria’s Waning Regional, Global Influence – Obaze

We’re Yet To Receive Formal Withdrawal Notice From Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger – ECOWAS

France Recalls Ambassador, Withdraws Troops From Niger

Nigerian President Advocates Return To Democracy In Niger Amidst Regional Tensions

Timelines Of Recent Coups Across Africa

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