This is despite the official exit of these three countries from ECOWAS on January 29, to focus on their own bloc known as the ...

The Malian army must adapt its defense strategies to security threats affecting both the country and the West African sub-region to make 2025 a year ...

"In this spirit, we have worked with our brothers-in-arms from Burkina Faso and Niger to establish a unified force within the Confederation of Sahel States," Goita said. Since 2012, Mali has been ...

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - January 29, 2025 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) confirmed this Wednesday the official departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the regional ...

The official departure from the West African body on Tuesday comes after Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali last year formed their ...

Now that junta-led countries Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), uncertainties remain regarding the functioning of their newly ...

ECOWAS imposed heavy economic sanctions in the wake of the coups, fraying diplomatic ties and forcing the juntas to look for new routes to transport goods in and out of the landlocked states.

Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali have formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in response. This new confederation aims to strengthen their sovereignty and coordinate efforts against terrorism.

Effective today, the trio of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, cease to be members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), but with an enormous toll on an already tough regional ...