ABUJA — Nigeria has warned that the departure of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has created a significant setback for regional integration and complicated efforts to maintain effective economic and security cooperation across West Africa. The warning came from Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola […]
The withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to take effect on January 29, 2024, following a year of rising political tensions. This decision marks a significant shift in the regional landscape, leaving ECOWAS’s future in doubt. After a formal notification on January 29, […]
