ECOWAS faces crisis as three nations exit in historic split
- Three countries, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, have officially withdrawn from ECOWAS after more than a year of diplomatic tensions and sanctions imposed by the bloc.
- The withdrawal, effective today, means that ECOWAS loses approximately 73 million people and over half of its geographical area.
- The departing countries have accused ECOWAS of being influenced by Western powers and are pivoting towards Russia for support.
- ECOWAS has stated that its doors remain open for the departing nations to return at any time.
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