Tag: ECOWAS
the withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina from ECOWAS should benefit the Alliance of Sahel States
After the announcement, on Sunday January 28, of their departure from ECOWAS, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso should strengthen their cooperation within the AES, the Alliance of Sahel States. This…
a Togolese delegation in Niamey after the announcement of the exit from ECOWAS
Could this be a first attempt at mediation following the announcement of ECOWAS’ exit from Niger? Monday in Niamey, a delegation led by the Togolese Minister of Territorial Administration was…
a departure from Mali, Niger and Burkina, after months of tension
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are slamming the door on ECOWAS. The military juntas of the three countries announced, on the evening of Sunday January 28, that they were leaving…
Burkina, Mali, Niger withdraw from ECOWAS
Burkina, Mali and Niger announced in a joint official statement their withdrawal from ECOWAS with immediate effect. 2 mins THE Burkina FasoTHE Mali and the Nigerthree countries led by military…
An ECOWAS delegation expected in Niger, which is resisting economic sanctions
Implemented after the July 26 coup, the sanctions have significantly affected the state’s budget and economy. However, this country, which has one of the lowest human development indices, is proving…
the port of Cotonou lifts the ban on exports to Niger, still subject to ECOWAS sanctions
The autonomous port of Cotonou lifts the ban on exports of goods to Niger. The general management of the port announced this in a letter dated Wednesday, December 27, 2023.…
ECOWAS and Niger discuss a 15 to 18 month transition
Last week, following a meeting with Nigerien authorities, a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) under the leadership of Togo declared that the two parties agreed…
ECOWAS changes course on the case of Niger
Shortly after General Tiani’s coup d’état in Niger, the possible military intervention of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was almost certain. Member countries of the regional organization…
ECOWAS officially records the coup d’état in Niger
The Economic Community of West African States officially records the coup d’état in Niger, four and a half months after soldiers overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26. In a…
The “low profile” of ECOWAS on Mali, analysis and political reactions
The summit of ECOWAS heads of state which ended on Sunday December 10 focused largely on the case of Niger. But the regional organization was also eagerly awaited in Mali.…