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French grip muddles Ecowas single currency bid. What’s next?
The new currency, to be established in 2027, has been dubbed the ‘Eco’, but France already jumped the gun and changed the ...
Business Day16d
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso unveil federation flag, strengthens regional integration
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, has officially unveiled its federation flag, ...
The Punch Newspapers5d
ECOWAS to address consequences of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdrawal
The Economic Community of West African States Commission said it has initiated a contingency plan to mitigate unforeseen consequences of the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré is making waves in west Africa. Who is he?
Captain Ibrahim Traoré is the interim leader of Burkina Faso, having taken over the position following a coup which he led ...
Mission Network News10d
Burkina Faso’s break from ECOWAS — and what it means for extremism
Burkina Faso, along with Mali and Niger, has officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). All ...
MyJoyOnline5d
Mahama vows to relay Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso’s concerns to ECOWAS amid strained ties
President John Mahama says he has gained new ... Burkina Faso's military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, he emphasised that the core issue behind the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger ...
Naija Gist - Latest12d
ECOWAS lawmakers issue crucial stance on Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger’s exit as debate deepens
Lawmakers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have expressed deep concerns over the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ... lack a single currency and security ...
LEADERSHIP Newspaper17d
Exit Of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso From ECOWAS May Affect MNJTF — CAS
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has warned that the withdrawal Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) could adversely ...
The Nation Newspaper15d
Burkina Faso
The three military-led West African nations—Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso—have formally withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In a statement on Wednesday ...
Ghanaweb.com6d
Restoring trust in ECOWAS will take time for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised that the primary reason behind the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS is a breakdown of trust. Following a closed-door meeting ...
The Africa Report10d
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger: Report shows Sahel accounted for 51% of global terrorism deaths in 2024
READ MORE Can Ghana’s new Sahel envoy bring the AoSS back into the fold ... with nearly 20,000 deaths since 2019 and 3,885 deaths in 2024, it added. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have been under ...
The Punch Newspapers9d
Counter-terrorism: B’Faso, Mali, Niger delegates visit Nigeria
The visit comes at a critical time, as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger recently withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States, raising concerns about worsening insecurity in the region.