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West Africa: Despite Exit, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Citizens, Goods to Enjoy Ecowas Rights

Summary by allAfrica

Following the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) effective Wednesday, January 29, 2025, citizens, goods and services from the three former member-states are to continue to be treated according to ECOWAS protocols and policies.

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allAfrica

West Africa: Despite Exit, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Citizens, Goods to Enjoy Ecowas Rights

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Punch Newspapers

ECOWAS keeps borders open for Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger

The Economic Community of West African States has announced that despite the official withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the bloc on Wednesday (today), citizens and businesses from these countries will continue to enjoy key benefits of membership to maintain regional stability. “The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the

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Cameroon News Agency

ECOWAS to allow fee movement of Shael states' citizens

Wednesday, January 29, marked the official departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from ECOWAS. The Alliance of Sahel States had announced the creation of the Sahel bloc, after falling out with the Economic Community of West African States. Despite several diplomatic talks, the states were hellbent on leaving ECOWAS, accusing it of working with the West to frustrate African agendas. These three states are ruled by military juntas who took powe…

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ecowas.int

Burkina Faso, Mali And Niger’s Withdrawal from ECOWAS is now a reality | Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Burkina Faso, Mali And Niger’s Withdrawal from ECOWAS is now a reality Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will no longer be members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as of Wednesday January 29, 2025. This was the main news to emerge from a press conference given on the same day in Abuja, Nigeria, by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray. However, Dr Touray recalled the decision taken by the Heads of State…

1 month ago

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thepoint.gm

Mali, Burkina Faso finally withdraw from ECOWAS

a) recognize National passports and identity cards bearing ECOWAS logo held by the citizens of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger, until further notice.b) continue to treat goods and services coming from the three countries in accordance with the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) andinvestment policy.c) allow citizens of the three affected countries to continue to enjoy the right of visa free movement, residence…

1 month ago

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tdpnewsng.com

ECOWAS Remains United Despite Losing 3 Members, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger

President of the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, has said the regional bloc will continue to stay united despite the exit of three of its member countries.Touray, during a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, reiterated ECOWAS’ decision to “keep its doors open” to any of the existing countries that intend to return.Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger had withdrawn their membership from ECOWAS and tod…

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