Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have collectively declared their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after months of tension with the regional bloc. The three countries, grappling with coups, accuse ECOWAS of insufficient support and imposing what they deem as “illegitimate, inhumane, and irresponsible” sanctions related to the coups. This marks … Continue reading Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Declare Withdrawal from ECOWAS