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

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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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ECOWAS keeps borders open for Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger

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. ECOWAS, in a statement issued in Abuja, Nigeria, on Wednesday, said its decision was in the spirit of regional solidarity …

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Despite Exit, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Citizens, Goods To Enjoy ECOWAS Rights

The decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) by the three member states of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger comes into effect today, January 29, 2025, but the regional body says, it is leaving its doors open for the states, in the interest of their citizens. In a statement issued today, ECOWAS says in the spirit of regional solidarity and in the interest of the people, as well as the decision of the ECOWAS Aut…

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ECOWAS leaves doors open for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger as decision to leave comes into effect - Ghana Business News

The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged member states not to cut bilateral ties with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger despite their withdrawal from the regional bloc which took effect today, January 29, 2024. In a statement issued on Wednesday, ECOWAS also said it decided to “keep its doors open” to the three countries, until their exit modalities are finalised. According to ECOWAS, the decision was reached in the spirit of…

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ECOWAS To Maintain Relations With Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Despite Exit

By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it will continue to engage with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, in spite of their formal withdrawal from the bloc on Wednesday. Dr Omar Touray, the President of the commission, made this known at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday.Touray said that this was in line with the decision of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, which was taken during their …

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ECOWAS pledges continuous engagement with Mali, B/Faso, Niger after exit

ABUJA, Nigeria, January 29.— The Cedeao bloc confirmed the departure of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States after months of tense relations between the regional authority and the rulers of those nations. The confirmation was released in a statement on Wednesday, although the bloc has pledged to keep its “doors open” and has instructed Member States to continue granting membership benefits to nationals …

ABUJA, Nigeria, enero 29.— El bloque Cedeao confirmó la salida de Burkina Faso, Mali y Níger de la Comunidad Económica de Estados de África Occidental después de meses de relaciones tensas entre la autoridad regional y los gobernantes de esas naciones. La confirmación fue dada a conocer en un comunicado el miércoles, aunque el bloque se ha comprometido a mantener sus «puertas abiertas» y ha dado instrucciones a los Estados miembros para que siga…

Cedeao confirma salida de Burkina Faso, Mali y Níger

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Cedeao confirms departure from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger

The post ECOWAS to keep borders open for Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso appeared first on Kemi Filani. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has confirmed that despite Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withrawing from the bloc on Wednesday, citizens and businesses from their countries will continue to enjoy key benefits of membership to maintain regional stability. ECOWAS insist that passports and identity cards bearing its logo will rem…

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ECOWAS to keep borders open for Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso

By Adedapo Adesanya The Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially recognised the exit of three of its former members Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic. This became effective today, January 29, 2025, upon the expiration of a one-year notice period. However, the West African regional bloc says in “the spirit of regional […]

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ECOWAS to Maintain Trade Ties With Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Despite Exit

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…

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

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