China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.

A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and ...

A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS BAMAKO ...

Three countries under military rule have officially left West African ... of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger is a huge blow to Ecowas, which at 50 years old is considered Africa's most important ...

BAMAKO, Mali — West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS ... The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the bloc — now left with 12 member countries — was the culmination ...

The three junta-led West African nations withdrawal is the culmination of a yearlong process during which the grouping tried to avert its unprecedented disintegration.

West Africa observers are also concerned the withdrawal will ... Yes, I am very happy about the decision." In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso's capital, Cisse Kabore told the BBC she wanted her country to ...

The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso first announced their decision to leave ECOWAS in early 2024 The three military-led West African nations ... by and about Africa - aggregating, producing and ...

African countries are working together to create larger markets and benefit from economies of scale. In the energy sector, ...