The bloc also instructed member states to recognize the national passports and identity cards bearing the ECOWAS logo of citizens from these nations. The three Sahel countries had announced their ...

BAMAKO, Mali — West Africa's regional bloc known as ECOWAS is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries formally quit the group, forming their own alliance and weakening the ...

ECOWAS assured that passports and identity cards bearing its logo will remain valid for travel within the region. Trade and economic activities will proceed under the existing ECOWAS Trade ...

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, on Wednesday officially recognized the exit of three of its former members: Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic. The trio’s exit became ...

The statement also emphasised the importance of regional solidarity, urging both member and non-member states to recognise national passports and identity cards featuring the ECOWAS logo.

The decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) by the three member states of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger comes into effect today, January 29, 2025, but the ...

Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) don tok say di exit of three kontris as member states don take effect on Wednesday 29 January 2025. One year ago Burkina Faso, di Republic of ...

Following the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) effective Wednesday, January 29, 2025, citizens ...

ABUJA, Nigeria — The junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the regional bloc known as ECOWAS, the body said Wednesday. The previously ...