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ECOWAS to continue accepting old passports, ID cards from citizens of three Sahel states after exit
This is despite the official exit of these three countries from ECOWAS on January 29, to focus on their own bloc known as the ...
The Punch on MSN7d
It’s ECOWAS of people, not coup plotters
The Economic Community of West African States announced recently that the three-member nations where coup plotters overthrew elected governments had finally exited the community. Issues related to ...
Railways Africa13h
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Complete Withdrawal from ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) became official on 29 January 2025. The announcement was made at a press conference in Abuja, ...
What's ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group?
A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and ...
Channels Television16d
ECOWAS Recognises Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Exit, Grants Visa-Free Movement
ECOWAS asked its member states to still recognise the passports of the exiting countries bearing the ECOWAS logo until further notice.
West African bloc affirms withdrawal of member countries
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), following months of tense relati ...
Asharq Alawsat (English) on MSN16d
West Africa bloc announces formal exit of three junta-led states
LAGOS - The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday announced the formal exit of junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the bloc following their withdrawal last year. Read ...