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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 boils as bandits kill commercial driver, 3 vigilantes, kidnap 35
The Sun Nigeria
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November 6, 2024
From John Adams, Minna Members of the local vigilantes from Madaka community in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State on Monday laid ambush for bandits and killed no fewer than 16 persons while several others escaped with bullets injuries....
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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a significant geopolitical shift in West Africa.The departure, initially announced on 29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...
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...
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...
ECOWAS allows visa-free travel for Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger citizens despite exit
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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January 29, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has told its member states to recognise the international passports of citizens of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, despite the countries’ exit from the bloc. The three West African countries are...
ECOWAS Confirms Exit Of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, But Upholds Free Movement For Citizens
Naija News
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January 29, 2025
However, in a move aimed at minimizing disruption, ECOWAS has directed member states to continue allowing citizens of the three nations unrestricted travel within the region. This follows the notice of withdrawal issued on January 29, 2024, by the...
ECOWAS to keep borders open for Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
Kemi Filani News
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January 29, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has confirmed that despite Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withrawing from the bloc on Wednesday, citizens and businesses from their countries will continue to enjoy key benefits of membership...
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially withdrew from ECOWAS
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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January 29, 2025
By Sarah Baafi Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2025, cementing their decision to leave after a year of deliberations. ECOWAS has announced measures to...
ECOWAS keeps borders open for Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
Punch
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January 29, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States has announced that despite the official withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the bloc on Wednesday (today), citizens and businesses from these countries will continue to enjoy key benefits...
Syndicate supplying motorcycles to Boko Haram in Niger, Kaduna busted
Punch
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January 29, 2025
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have busted a syndicate allegedly involved in selling motorcycles to Boko Haram terrorists in Niger and Kaduna states. The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 7, Benneth Igweh, disclosed...
Expiration of exit notice: Worry over regional security, trade in ECOWAS without Niger, Mali, B/Faso
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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January 29, 2025
• Hurdles for common currency plan, borderless agenda in West Africa • Countries account for just 8% of ECOWAS GDP Effective today, the trio of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, cease to be members of the Economic Community of West African States...
No casualty as another tanker explodes in Niger state
The Cable
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January 28, 2025
The police command in Niger says a petrol-laden tanker has exploded in the Agaie LGA of the state. The incident occurred on Monday along the Agaie/Lapai road of the north-central state. Wasiu Abiodun, police spokesperson in Niger state, confirmed...
Police bust syndicate supplying motorcycles to Boko Haram in Niger, Kaduna
Punch
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January 28, 2025
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have dismantled a syndicate allegedly involved in selling motorcycles to Boko Haram terrorists in Niger and Kaduna states. The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 7, Benneth Igweh,...
NAPTIP gets land, funding for new Niger command
Punch
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January 28, 2025
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, on Tuesday, announced support for the kickoff of the Niger State Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons. He also called on state governors to support NAPTIP’s drive...
The Niger, Enugu tanker fires
Tribune Online
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January 28, 2025
FOLLOWING the Saturday, December 18 tanker explosion that rocked Niger State, there was a harvest of deaths and grievous injuries. The incident occurred when a speeding fuel tanker crashed into the concrete pavement dividing the expressway at the...
My journey through Graphic 14
Graphic
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July 21, 2025
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Immigration Service intercepts 21 minors being trafficked to Niger Republic
Nigerian Eye
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January 31, 2025
Suspected victims of human trafficking, including 21 minors, have been intercepted by the Nigeria Immigration Service at a checkpoint in Yobe State. The victims, aged 7 to 15, were discovered in a Toyota Hiace bus (registration number 10B-87GM),...