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West Africa: We Won't Return to Ecowas - Niger Coup Leader
Daily Trust, 13 February 2024
The head of military junta in Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has vowed that none of the three Sahel countries would rejoin the regional bloc, Economic Community of… Read more »
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West Africa: Sall Govt's Poll Postponement Posing Threat to Region - Ecowas President
Premium Times, 9 February 2024
"As you are all aware, our region is in the spotlight once again... this crucial meeting has been convened to address these recent developments and challenges faced in the… Read more »
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West Africa: Ecowas Ends Closed Session on Members' Exit
VOA, 9 February 2024
Officials from countries of the West African regional bloc ECOWAS met in Nigeria's capital Thursday to discuss the exit of three members, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, who… Read more »
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West Africa: Ecowas Ministers Meet Over Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Exit
Daily Trust, 8 February 2024
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Commission on Thursday convened an Extraordinary Session of its Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the ministerial… Read more »
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West Africa: Sall Taking Ecowas From Frying Pan to Fire
Leadership, 9 February 2024
As the troubled Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convenes its Ministerial Council meeting in Abuja on February 8 to discuss the quit notice served by three of its… Read more »
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West Africa: Diplomacy for Ecowas Stability - Nigeria's Strategic Role
Daily Trust, 9 February 2024
In a region as complex and dynamic as West Africa, the recent political upheaval in Niger Republic presents a pivotal moment for Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu's leadership.… Read more »
We Won't Return to Ecowas, Niger Coup Leader Vows
General Abdourahamane Tchiani told a news channel in Niamey that none of the three Sahel countries would rejoin the regional bloc. "Just because we are members of the bloc, food and medicine supply was cut off. Power was also cut off and our own funds have been freezed," Tchiani said.
Ministers from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) had convened in Abuja to discuss how to respond to the decision by Mali, Burkina-Faso and Niger Republic to leave the community. They also reviewed the situation in Senegal where President Macky Sall announced postponement of the presidential election scheduled for late February.
Ministers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are in Abuja to discuss how to respond to the decision by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic to leave the community. They are also reviewing the situation in Senegal where President Macky Sall announced postponement of the presidential election originally scheduled for February 2024.
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West Africa: Mali, Niger and Burkina Say They Don't Feel Bound By One-Year Period to Leave Ecowas Ahead of Meeting
RFI, 8 February 2024
Mali reaffirmed its exit "without delay" from West African bloc Ecowas, saying it was not bound by the organisation's one-year timeframe for withdrawal. A few hours later, Burkina… Read more »
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Africa: Exiting Ecowas and Its Implications for Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, West Africa
Premium Times, 5 February 2024
"ECOWAS, under the influence of foreign powers, betraying its founding principles, has become a threat to its member state..." Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso said. Read more »
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Burkina Faso: What Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Leaving Ecowas Means for Human Rights
HRW, 2 February 2024
Action Will Prevent Citizens from Seeking Justice through ECOWAS Court Read more »
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West Africa: Ecowas' Future in Jeopardy After Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Exit
RFI, 31 January 2024
The withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the West African economic bloc triggered strong reactions among the group's members, with some promising to reverse the Sahel… Read more »
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Niger: Nigeriens Celebrate Exit From Ecowas but How Does It Solve Their Problems?
Premium Times, 30 January 2024
Analysts see the three countries' decision as an unwise one. Read more »
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Africa: Analysts Examine Implications of African States' Exit From Ecowas
VOA, 29 January 2024
Analysts in West Africa are reacting to the sudden exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the regional economic bloc ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States, and… Read more »
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West Africa: Ecowas Speaks On Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso's 'Exit' From Subregional Bloc
Premium Times, 28 January 2024
"The ECOWAS Commission is yet to receive any direct formal notification from the three Member States about their intention to withdraw from the Community," it said in a press… Read more »
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West Africa: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Quit Ecowas Regional Block
RFI, 28 January 2024
Three West African junta-led states Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso said on Sunday they are leaving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) immediately, according to a… Read more »
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West Africa: 'You Are Still Part of Us', Ecowas Rejects Exit of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
Daily Trust, 28 January 2024
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) says it is yet to receive a formal notification from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso about their… Read more »
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West Africa: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Break From Ecowas
VOA, 28 January 2024
The West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced Sunday they are leaving regional bloc ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States, that has been… Read more »
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu addressing the ECOWAS Summit in Abuja on the political situation in the Republic of Niger.
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West Africa: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Announce Pull Out from Ecowas
Vanguard, 28 January 2024
The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced Sunday their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS, saying it has become a threat to member states. Read more »
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West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Quit Ecowas
DW, 28 January 2024
The leaders of the three Sahel nations said it was a "sovereign decision" to leave the Economic Community of West African States "without delay." Read more »
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West Africa: Joint Communique from Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and The Republic of Niger
allAfrica, 24 January 2024
Following is the text of the communique as posted on the X/Twitter account @PresidenceNiger The statement was also broadcast on the national television stations in each country. Read more »
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West Africa: ECOWAS Communique on Burkina Faso, Mali & Niger
Ecowas, 28 January 2024
The attention of the Commission of the Economic Co1nrnunity of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) has been drawn to a statement broadcast on the National Televisions of Mali… Read more »
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