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ECOWAS Approves Exit Timeline for Military Juntas of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso

The West Africa bloc ECOWAS sets a transitional exit timeline for three coup-hit nations amid challenges to regional unity and governance.

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Updated: Dec 15th, 2024, 2:12 PM ET

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ECOWAS has approved a transitional exit timeline from January to July 2025 for Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, who are leaving the organization following accusations of ineffective support during internal crises. The juntas eschewed ECOWAS's peace efforts and plan to establish separate alliances while keeping doors open for future relations during this period. Analysts indicate the actions could lead to further regional fragmentation and question the bloc's commitment to its founding principles of promoting democracy.

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ECOWAS Approves Exit Timeline for Military Juntas of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso - Pano News