West Africa’s version of Brexit is as bad an idea
West Africa is undergoing its own version of Brexit. By July Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will have quit the 15-strong ...
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Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Quit International Francophone Organisation
As French-speaking countries celebrate International Francophone Day, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have this week announced their withdrawal from the International Organisation of Francophonie, which ...
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Exit Of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso From ECOWAS May Affect MNJTF — CAS
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has warned that the withdrawal Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) could adversely ...
Mali announces withdrawal from alliance of French-speaking countries
Mali has withdrawn from a global alliance of French-speaking countries, days after two of its neighbors took the same step.
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Mahama vows to relay Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso’s concerns to ECOWAS amid strained ties
he emphasised that the core issue behind the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS is a breakdown in trust. According to him, although it will take time, there is a need to work ...
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Mali follows Niger, Burkina Faso, exits French-speaking nations group
Junta-run Mali, which has broken off ties with France, announced Tuesday it was quitting an international group of ...
Niger declares 3 days of mourning after 44 people were killed in attack
The attack occurred early in the afternoon as people were attending a prayer service at the mosque, the ministry statement ...
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Restoring trust in ECOWAS will take time for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised that the primary reason behind the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS is a breakdown of trust. Following a closed-door meeting ...
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ECOWAS to address consequences of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdrawal
The Economic Community of West African States Commission said it has initiated a contingency plan to mitigate unforeseen consequences of the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
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ECOWAS defence chiefs activate standby force, woo Niger, Mali, B’Faso
The Economic Community of West African States has activated its standby force to combat terrorism in the sub-region. The regional body had, in October last year, hinted at the establishment of a ...
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At Least 44 Killed in Niger Jihadist Attack, Authorities Say
At Least 44 Killed in Niger Jihadist Attack, Authorities Say NIAMEY (Reuters) - Islamist militants killed at least 44 civilians and severely injured 13 others during an attack on a mosque in ...
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ECOWAS initiates plan to mitigate consequences of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdrawal
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission says it has initiated a contingency plan to mitigate unforeseen consequences of the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.