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ECOWAS Confirms Exit Of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso From Its Fold 

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The Alliance of Sahel States, led by the junta governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, has officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a historic departure for the regional bloc.

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The move, announced on Wednesday, concludes a year-long period of mounting tensions as ECOWAS worked to prevent the three countries from leaving.

Despite the bloc’s efforts, the three nations, all of which experienced military coups in recent years, chose to sever ties with the organization.

ECOWAS issued a statement expressing its regret over the exit but reiterated that its doors remain open for future reintegration should any of the three countries choose to rejoin.

The bloc also urged member states to continue granting the countries’ citizens the same privileges, such as free movement within the region with an ECOWAS passport, and to treat goods and services coming from these nations according to ECOWAS regulations.

Founded in 1975 to promote economic integration across West Africa, the 15-nation bloc has increasingly struggled to maintain support from segments of the West African population.

Critics argue that ECOWAS primarily serves the interests of political elites rather than the broader public.

The strained relationship between ECOWAS and the Sahel countries intensified following a series of coups: Mali in 2020, Burkina Faso in 2022, and Niger last year.

After these military takeovers, ECOWAS condemned the actions, suspended the countries’ memberships, and called for a return to civilian rule.

In response, the military governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso rejected these demands, ousted French forces, and sought support from Russia in combating jihadist insurgencies.

The withdrawal of these three countries is a significant blow to ECOWAS, the first such departure since its formation. Analysts warn that this development could undermine efforts to stabilize the Sahel region and halt the troubling trend of democratic backslides.

The situation remains precarious, with the future of regional cooperation now uncertain.

 

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