Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail
The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...
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Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso withdrawal from ECOWAS takes effect Wednesday
The withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, takes effect on ...
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ECOWAS future uncertain as Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali quit
This will happen on Wednesday, all three countries having ignored ECOWAS's call to extend the period by six months to try to ...
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Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Insist On ECOWAS Withdrawal Wednesday
The three countries will put their own common passport into circulation on Wednesday and have announced a unified army of 5,000 men.
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Many jubilate in Burkina Faso, Niger over exit from ECOWAS
Scores of people on Tuesday rallied in Niger and Burkina Faso in support of the withdrawal of their countries from the ...
At least 10 Nigerien soldiers are killed in an ambush, army says
At least 10 Nigerien soldiers were killed in an ambush by "criminals" near the Burkina Faso border, according to Niger's ...
Mali's president urges stronger army against "persistent threats"
The Malian army must adapt its defense strategies to security threats affecting both the country and the West African sub-region to make 2025 a year o ...