Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Reaffirms ECOWAS Withdrawal
allAfrica
The leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger reaffirmed that their decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is irreversible, reports Russian… Read more »
"A World out of Balance" - Sudan, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali and Somalia On IRC Emergency Watchlist 2025 [press release]
IRC
Over 82% of those in global humanitarian need live in 20 countries at greatest risk of humanitarian deterioration in 2025. Sudan is now the biggest humanitarian crisis ever… Read more »
Ecowas Gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger 6 Months to Reconsider Exit
Leadership
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS has given Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger six months, from January 29 to July 29, 2025, to reconsider their decision to exit… Read more »
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on West Africa and the Sahel
U.S. Mission to the UN
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Learning from the Withdrawals of UN Peacekeeping Missions in Mali and the DRC [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The host countries of two of the United Nations' flagship peacekeeping missions recently demanded their withdrawal. This development raises questions about whether such missions… Read more »
Ecowas Gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Six Months to Reconsider Withdrawal
Premium Times
ECOWAS also extended the mandate of the presidents of Togo and Senegal to continue their mediation role up to the end of the transition period to bring the three member countries… Read more »
Mali Junta Hints End to Military Rule
Vanguard
Mali's ruling general on Wednesday made an unusual reference to preparations for elections that would put an end to military rule, albeit without setting out a timeline. Read more »
ECOWAS Approves Exit of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
Daily Trust
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS has approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the bloc from January 29, 2025. Read more »
Under Siege in Léré, the Latest Malian Town Cut Off By Jihadists
RFI
Jihadist militants have imposed a strict blockade on the Malian city of Léré, severely disrupting vital supply routes and movement in the Timbuktu region. The tactic… Read more »
Ecowas Okays Niger, Mali, B/Faso's Exit - Tinubu Pays N85bn, $54m Levy
Daily Trust
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso up till July next year to reconsider their planned withdrawal from the regional bloc. Read more »
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Cease Membership in Ecowas By 2025
Vanguard
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially cease to be members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) by January 29, 2025. Read more »
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Say Quitting Ecowas 'Irreversible'
Vanguard
The military governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger said Friday their decision to quit West African regional bloc ECOWAS, which they have condemned as subservient to… Read more »
Mali Junta Slammed for 'Atrocities' Against Civilians One Year After UN Withdrawal
RFI
Human Rights Watch has condemned 'atrocities' committed against civilians by Mali's army, the Russian mercenary group Wagner, and Islamist armed groups since UN peacekeepers… Read more »
Atrocities By the Army and Wagner Group
HRW
Islamist Armed Groups Responsible for Killing Civilians, Arson Read more »
Ecowas Open to Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso's Return, Tinubu Tells German President
Vanguard
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed ECOWAS' commitment to the welfare of citizens in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, emphasising that wisdom and diplomacy are essential to… Read more »
