Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Christopher Musa, on Wednesday charged Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, and Mali to rescind their decision to quit the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS. Musa said the three nations should not allow political differences to cause a split with ECOWAS. He spoke at the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri, Borno State. Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, and Mali had earlier confirmed their exit …

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We’re brothers, return to ECOWAS – Nigeria’s defence chief tells Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso

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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.

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ECOWAS: Uncertainty as Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso exit deadline elapses today

The West African union of states ECOWAS is losing three members today: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are leaving. The military governments of the three states are thus moving away from the West - and moving closer to Russia. By Karin Bensch.

Der westafrikanische Staatenbund ECOWAS verliert heute drei Mitglieder: Mali, Burkina Faso und Niger treten aus. Die Militärregierungen der drei Staaten rücken damit auch vom Westen ab - und nähern sich Russland weiter an. Von Karin Bensch.

Mali, Burkina Faso und Niger verlassen ECOWAS

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Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger leave ECOWAS

Thousands gathered across Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. They celebrated their nations’ imminent withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The departure takes effect on Wednesday, January 29, marking a significant shift in West African geopolitics. The three military-led countries announced their intention to leave ECOWAS in […]

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Sahel States Chart New Course as ECOWAS Exit Looms

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-stresses-african-led-initiatives-in-countering-terrorism-at-unsc-session/On January 21, 2025, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission addressed a high-level session of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) focused on “African-led and Development-focused Counter-terrorism Initiatives.” The session, under the presid…

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ECOWAS Stresses African-led Initiatives in Countering Terrorism at UNSC Session

By Paul Ejime Ahead of the 29 January 2025 deadline for their self-imposed exit from ECOWAS, the junta leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the Alliance of Sahel States, AES, have become jittery, deploying every trick, including disinformation, misinformation, and blackmail to deflect blame for the inevitable consequences and uncertainty of their military adventure. ECOWAS leaders at their last Abuja summit in December 2024 warned the three…

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Jittery Junta Leaders and Compelling Needs for ECOWAS Unity - Global News Network Liberia - Global News Network

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged the Republics of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali to rescind their decisions to quit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Musa made the appeal in a remarks at the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum on Wednesday in Maiduguri. He  urged them to rescind their decision to quit the regional body in spite of the Jan. 29, exit deadline. “We urge our brothers in Niger, …

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Nigeria’s CDS urges Niger, others to rescind decisions to quit ECOWAS

Thousands of people took to the streets in Niger and Burkina Faso on Tuesday, showing their support for the imminent withdrawal of their countries from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a move set to take effect on Wednesday. The protests highlight growing discontent in the Sahel region over the influence of France within the bloc and ECOWAS’ role in regional politics. The imminent departure of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali…

We’re brothers, return to ECOWAS – Nigeria’s defence chief tells Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso

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