Burkina Faso’s nature reserves are worth protecting – but people have to be part of the plan

Burkina Faso is a west African dryland country known for its diverse ecosystems, including savannas, forests and wetlands. Large herbivores like elephant, giraffe and hippopotamus, and predators like lions, leopards and the African lynx, roam the country’s …

ECOWAS Confirms Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, Ensures Continued Cooperation

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially confirmed the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc, effective January 29, 2024. The decision follows months of uncertainty after the three Sahel nations …

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso’s Final Withdrawal From the Sahel Region

After years of being member countries of the Sahel region or the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have finally withdrawn their membership. This decision has caused ripples in the regional cooperation and …

ECOWAS Heads of States To Determine Modalities for Engagement As Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Officially Exit ECOWAS

The President of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Touray has said that the Authority of the Head of State and Government of ECOWAS will determine the modalities of engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali and the …

The Implications of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s Exit from ECOWAS

The political landscape of West Africa is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by the recent decision of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and form the Alliance of Sahel States ( …

Dreaming of Tomorrow: Education as a lifeline in Burkina Faso (Feature by OCHA)

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Exit ECOWAS Amid Six-Month Dialogue Window

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) confirmed today that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will formally exit the bloc as of Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The announcement, made by ECOWAS Commission President Dr. Omar Alieu Touray during a …

ECOWAS formalises exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic 

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formalized the suspension of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc following military coups in the three countries. Despite the suspensions, ECOWAS announced that citizens of the …

ECOWAS Has Given Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Favorable Conditions for Reintegration, Says Kester Onor

A Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Dr. Kester Onor, has said the recent exit of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS marks a critical moment for the regional bloc, but the door remains open for their return. …

Mali, Burkina Faso finally withdraw from ECOWAS

#Headlines Jan 30, 2025, 11:38 AM The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger from ECOWAS has become effective today, 29th January 2024. However, in the spirit of regional solidarity and in the interest of the people, as …