ECOWAS to Part Ways with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in 2025
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2025, after forming the Sahel States Alliance (AES) in September 2023, despite a six-month transition period aimed at reversing their decision.
ECOWAS to Part Ways with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in 2025
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2025, after forming the Sahel States Alliance (AES) in September 2023, despite a six-month transition period aimed at reversing their decision.
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40% Bias Score
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Exit ECOWAS: Six-Month Mediation Period Announced
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS, sparking debate within Mali and leading to a six-month mediation period by Senegal and Togo to reconsider their departure by July 2024. The Sahel Alliance also confirmed their departure but kept borders open to ECOWAS citizens.
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Exit ECOWAS: Six-Month Mediation Period Announced
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS, sparking debate within Mali and leading to a six-month mediation period by Senegal and Togo to reconsider their departure by July 2024. The Sahel Alliance also confirmed their departure but kept borders open to ECOWAS citizens.
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40% Bias Score
ECOWAS Grants Six-Month Grace Period to Departing Sahel States
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2024, but have been granted a six-month grace period until July 29, following a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in a last-ditch attempt by ECOWAS to change their minds, despite the thr...
ECOWAS Grants Six-Month Grace Period to Departing Sahel States
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2024, but have been granted a six-month grace period until July 29, following a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in a last-ditch attempt by ECOWAS to change their minds, despite the thr...
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32% Bias Score
Burkina Faso Junta Dismisses Prime Minister, Dissolves Government
On Friday, Burkina Faso's military junta, led by Ibrahim Traore, dismissed Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the government, offering no explanation for the sudden move amid ongoing security challenges and an extended transition period.
Burkina Faso Junta Dismisses Prime Minister, Dissolves Government
On Friday, Burkina Faso's military junta, led by Ibrahim Traore, dismissed Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the government, offering no explanation for the sudden move amid ongoing security challenges and an extended transition period.
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44% Bias Score
\$15.6 Billion Highway to Connect Abidjan and Lagos, Boosting West African Integration
A \$15.6 billion highway connecting Abidjan to Lagos via Ghana, Togo, and Benin is set to begin construction in 2026, aiming to boost West African economic development and counter the impact of recent military coups and state withdrawals from ECOWAS.
\$15.6 Billion Highway to Connect Abidjan and Lagos, Boosting West African Integration
A \$15.6 billion highway connecting Abidjan to Lagos via Ghana, Togo, and Benin is set to begin construction in 2026, aiming to boost West African economic development and counter the impact of recent military coups and state withdrawals from ECOWAS.
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36% Bias Score
Three West African Countries to Leave Ecowas
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on January 29, 2025, after a failed mediation attempt; the decision follows the military juntas' accusations of Ecowas imposing inhumane sanctions and failing to help with security issues; a tr...
Three West African Countries to Leave Ecowas
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on January 29, 2025, after a failed mediation attempt; the decision follows the military juntas' accusations of Ecowas imposing inhumane sanctions and failing to help with security issues; a tr...
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44% Bias Score
Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister After Dissolving Government
Following the unexpected dissolution of Burkina Faso's government on Friday, the ruling military junta appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister on Saturday, raising concerns about ongoing instability and the country's transition back to democracy.
Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister After Dissolving Government
Following the unexpected dissolution of Burkina Faso's government on Friday, the ruling military junta appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister on Saturday, raising concerns about ongoing instability and the country's transition back to democracy.
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32% Bias Score