Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger accused a regional bloc known as ECOWAS of having double standards in punishing their military juntas. Negotiations failed to change their minds.
The three junta-led West African nations withdrawal is the culmination of a yearlong process during which the grouping tried to avert its unprecedented disintegration.
ECOWAS assured that passports and identity cards bearing its logo will remain valid for travel within the region.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has decided to still recognise Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger despite the withdrawal of the three countries from the West African regional body which took effect today (Thursday, January 29, 2025).
The deadline for the exit of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States is set to expire today, creating significant uncertainty within the region.
Thousands of people rallied in junta-led Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali on Tuesday to back their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States regional bloc, due to take
The memberships of the three West African countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have been formally withdrawn from the 15-me
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) officially recognised the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional body.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially recognized the departure of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc. A statement issued by the ECOWAS Commission on January 29 confirmed that the withdrawal took effect.
Multiple bodies have been recovered from the dark, near-freezing Washington’s Potomac River, after the devastating mid-air collision involving a passenger jet carrying 64 people and a military helicopter.
A devastating mid-air collision occurred on Wednesday night at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, involving a commercial plane carrying 64 passengers and an Army Black Hawk helicopter. According to federal aviation officials,