Niamey, Bamako, and Ouagadougou have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a historic shift in regional politics. The three junta-led nations first announced their departure a year ago, after the bloc tried to force a return to democratic rule. Despite their withdrawal, ECOWAS has urged member states to continue… Read More »Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Officially Exit ECOWAS