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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Officially Exit ECOWAS, Regional Bloc Keeps Borders Open
Sahara Reporters
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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The withdrawal of these three nations marks a significant shift in the regional bloc, raising concerns about its future...
ECOWAS lawmakers issue crucial stance on Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger’s exit as debate deepens
Pulse
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March 4, 2025
Lawmakers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have expressed deep concerns over the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the regional bloc. Speaking at the 1st Extraordinary Session of 2025 in Lagos on Monday,...
President Ibrahim Traore survives another assassination attempt amid growing regional tensions
The Maravi Post
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April 5, 2025
By Burnett Munthali President of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traore, has survived another assassination attempt. According to reports from Africa Facebook page indicate that this alarming development adds to an already tense political atmosphere in the...
A Letter to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai
Liberian Observer
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Your Excellency: I write to you with a profound sense of urgency and concern regarding the escalating geopolitical tensions in West Africa, particularly between Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire, and the broader implications for Liberia’s...
Kunle Afolayan commits to growth of African cinema at Burkina Faso film festival
The Cable
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March 7, 2025
Kunle Afolayan, the filmmaker, has expressed his commitment to the growth of African cinema through several initiatives under his Kunle Afolayan Productions (KAP) Group. The filmmaker spoke at the just-concluded 29th Pan-African Film and...
The politics of ‘noise’: the silencing of the Traoré regime
The Gleaner
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May 10, 2025
Noise is political. The state’s apparatus distinguishes between sound and noise, often employing security measures to suppress what it deems disruptive. This is especially true for black populations, whose expressions are frequently monitored and...
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Exit ECOWAS: A Historic Shift in West African Politics
Awoko Newspaper
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January 30, 2025
By zainab.joaque@awokonewspaper.sl Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – In a landmark move that reshapes West African geopolitics, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially severed ties with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),...
Collective rejects decree suspending political party activities in Mali
Panapress
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May 8, 2025
08 may 2025 - 13:56:30 BBA/WA 301 Views Panafrican News Agency Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The Collectif des partis politiques pour la constitution du Mali announced on Thursday that it had taken note "with gravity" of the decree suspending...
AP News: Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, 'without preconditions'
EdGlenToday - Illinois
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Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions," an offer that came in response to Ukraine and its allies urging Moscow to commit to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire or...
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Confirms Exit from ECOWAS Amid Regional Tensions
teleSUR
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January 29, 2025 Hour: 8:24 pm In a significant development, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have agreed to a six-month grace period following their formal withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Related: Sahel...
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger formally exit ECOWAS
Xinhua News Agency
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ABUJA, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- The memberships of the three West African countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have been formally withdrawn from the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), one year after the three junta-led...
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger will face significant consequences after leaving ECOWAS – Tuggar
The Sun Nigeria
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January 29, 2025
From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has said Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will face significant consequences following their exit from the regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African...
Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali officially withdraw from ECOWAS
The Sun Nigeria
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January 29, 2025
ECOWAS directs member states to recognise national passports, identity cards bearing ECOWAS logo held by citizens of Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali Two countries express readiness to discuss with ECOWAS, says ECOWAS Commission President From Aidoghie...
VIDEO: President Sisi arrives in Moscow to attend Russia’s Victory Day commemorations
Egypt Today
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May 8, 2025
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrives in Moscow to participate in Russia’s Victory Day commemorations on May 8, 2025 - Egyptian Presidency/Still image CAIRO – 8 May 2025: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has arrived in Moscow to participate in...
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Officially Leave West Africa's Main Political Bloc
NDTV
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January 29, 2025
Lagos: Junta-led countries Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso officially left West Africa's main political and trade group ECOWAS on Wednesday after more than a year of diplomatic tensions. The withdrawal has shaken the Economic Community of West...
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Officially Leave ECOWAS
News Central TV
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January 29, 2025
Junta-led Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso officially exited West Africa’s main political and trade bloc, ECOWAS, on Wednesday after more than a year of diplomatic tensions. The withdrawal has shaken the Economic Community of West African States,...
Tinubu commits to upscaling horse racing in Nigeria
Premium Times
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July 13, 2025
President Bola Tinubu says the federal government is fully committed to upscaling horse racing in Nigeria The president also vowed that his administration would leave no stone unturned in making horse racing an all-year-round event. The News...
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially withdrew from ECOWAS
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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January 29, 2025
By Sarah Baafi Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2025, cementing their decision to leave after a year of deliberations. ECOWAS has announced measures to...
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger exit ECOWAS, reject calls for democracy
Modern Ghana
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Three West African nations—Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, all governed by military juntas—have withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The formal withdrawal from the regional bloc took effect on Wednesday, January...
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS
TRT World
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From Wednesday, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will no longer be members of the Economic Community of West African States. The nations' military leaders have already ignored calls to extend the negotiations. Brenda Radido reports.