Regional bloc

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Form New Confederation, After Leaving ECOWAS

Jul 7, 2024. by Praise Ben

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger form the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) after leaving ECOWAS, aiming for greater regional integration and strengthened ties with Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the military rulers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have established a new regional bloc, the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), following their withdrawal from the … Read more

ECOWAS Prepares For Negotiated Solution After Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Exit

Jan 29, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in response to the sudden withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the regional bloc has expressed its readiness for a “negotiated solution.” This development comes after the military regimes of the three Sahel nations announced their immediate departure from the group. … Read more