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ECOWAS Confirms Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, Ensures Continued Cooperation
Sierraloaded
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February 1, 2025
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...
Human trafficking: Niger governor mobilises support for NAPTIP
The Sun Nigeria
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January 31, 2025
provides land, logistics for State NAPTIP Command From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has called on State Governors across the country to join hands with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons...
The Implications of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s Exit from ECOWAS
HumAngle
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January 31, 2025
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...
NIS Foils Human Trafficking Attempt, Rescues 21 Minors Bound For Niger Republic
Naija News
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January 31, 2025
The children, aged between 7 and 15, were found in a Toyota Hiace bus (registration number 10B-87GM) at the Geidam control point in Dunari, close to the border with Niger Republic. The bus had been transporting the minors from Labule and Ibeto...
Immigration Intercepts 21 Suspected Minors At Nigeria-Niger Republic Border
Channels TV
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January 30, 2025
The Nigerian Immigration Service has intercepted 21 minors suspected to be victims of human trafficking at Geidam town near the Nigeria-Niger Republic Border in Yobe state. The Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service in the state, Sani...
ECOWAS: Niger, Mali, B’Faso exit may worsen Sahel insurgency, ex-envoys warn
Punch
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January 31, 2025
Former diplomats on Thursday warned that the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States could undermine regional stability, potentially escalating insurgency and extremism in the Sahel. Their...
Six Nigerien Cattle Traders Executed by Burkinabe Forces Near Border
The News Chronicle
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January 30, 2025
At least six young cattle traders from the Kel Tamerkest community in Niger’s Maradi Region were reportedly killed by Burkinabe security forces near the Niger-Burkina Faso border. The victims, identified as Hamed Ousmane Rhissa, Ghadou Ag Ouka,...
Security, economic concerns as ECOWAS confirms Niger, B’Faso, Mali’s withdrawal
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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January 30, 2025
• Former privileges valid till completion of withdrawal processes • ECOWAS says doors open should countries decide to rejoin • AES will face significant consequences, Tuggar warns • Campaign grows for release of Niger’s former president Bazoum...
U.S peace institute lauds ECOWAS’s continuous engagement with B/Faso, Mali, Niger
News Diary Online
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January 30, 2025
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has commended ECOWAS for its decision to continue engaging with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, in spite of their withdrawal By Diana Omueza The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has commended...
ECOWAS formalises exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic
Zambian Observer
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January 30, 2025
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...
ECOWAS: Niger Republic’s exit and impact on trans-border trade with Nigeria
News Diary Online
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January 28, 2025
By Reporters Nigerian trans-border traders have expressed concer nover what they described as “incessant extortion by some officials of the government of Niger Republic”, following that country’s exit from the Economic Community of West African...
ECOWAS panel to determine future ties with Niger, Mali, B’Faso
Punch
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January 30, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States announced on Wednesday it had set up a committee to determine the modalities for future relationship with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Wednesday marked the deadline for Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger...
Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger from ECOWAS Effective Today After One Year Exit Notice
This Day
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January 30, 2025
•Economic bloc leaves some membership benefits for the trio, including grants visa-free movement •Tuggar says exit will have consequences for West Africa’s security, economy, integration Michael Olugbode in Abuja The exit of Burkina Faso, Mali,...
Countries Sierra Leoneans Can Travel to Without a Visa in 2025
Sierraloaded
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February 3, 2025
The Sierra Leone passport has slipped one position in the 2025 Henley Global Passport Index, ranking 76th out of 199 countries. This marks a slight decline from its 75th position in 2024. The index, compiled by Henley & Partners, a leading global...
ECOWAS Initiates Post-exit Dialogue With Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
This Day
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January 29, 2025
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has initiated the post-exit dialogue with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which will determine the new relationship between the rest of the region with the trio. The...
ECOWAS grants Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger republic visa-free movement following exit
Business Insider Africa
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January 29, 2025
The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali from ECOWAS, initially announced on January 29, 2024, became effective on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in line with ECOWAS regulations. Despite their departure, the bloc has maintained a spirit of...
Niger Govt presents five metal boats to riverine communities
Daily Post
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November 6, 2024
The Niger State Government, in its bid to forestall incessant boat mishaps and loss of lives, has presented five metal fifty- seater boats to riverine communities in the state. The governor’s Special Adviser on Digital Media and Strategy,...
Liberia: Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s Withdrawal from ECOWAS Takes Effect
Front Page Africa
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January 29, 2025
The bloc stated that, despite the withdrawal, it would maintain cooperative ties with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger while discussions on future engagements continue. Abuja – The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic...
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially exit ECOWAS
Pulse
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January 29, 2025
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a significant geopolitical shift in West Africa.The departure, initially announced on 29 January 2024, took effect on 29...
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger officially exit ECOWAS
Abuja Inquirer
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January 29, 2025
By Godfrey AKON The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has taken effect from Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The official exit of the 3 West African countries from the block was...