The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS becomes effective from Jan. 29th, the commission stated on Wednesday. The commission’s spokesperson, Joel Ahofodji, explained that it is in line with the decision of the ECOWAS authority, and in the spirit of regional solidarity and … Read more
The withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) officially takes effect on Wednesday, marking the culmination of a year-long political standoff that has left the bloc’s future uncertain. The three countries, all governed by military regimes, had formally notified ECOWAS of their decision to leave the … Read more
Junta-led allies Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced that their Confederation of Sahel States (AES) passports will be available from January 29, 2025, marking their official departure from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Henzodaily reports that the announcement was made by Malian junta chief and current AES president, General Assimi Goita, … Read more
COLONIAL MENTALITY! Burkina Faso bans judicial wigs to embrace Home » News » COLONIAL MENTALITY! Burkina Faso bans judicial wigs to embrace cultural identity In a historic attempt to decolonise … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized African Sahel states for failing to acknowledge France’s role in preventing their nations from falling under militant control. Speaking on France’s security-focused relationship with its former colonies, Macron emphasized that French troops were deployed to West African countries at the request of their governments. In a video shared by … Read more
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has announced that French troops will soon begin withdrawing from the West Africa nation. Henzodaily reports that the President made this known during his New Year address. In a nationwide broadcast, Ouattara said: “We have decided on a coordinated and organized withdrawal of French troops.” The process, set to start in … Read more
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS has given Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger six months, from January 29 to July 29, 2025, to reconsider their decision to exit the regional bloc. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, announced the six-month grace on Sunday, in Abuja, after the 66th Ordinary … Read more
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic are set to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) by 2025. Henzodaily reports that Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, made the announcement during the 66th Ordinary Session of Heads of States and Governments held on Sunday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Touray specified that the … Read more
Burkina Faso’s ruling military leader on Friday sacked the country’s prime minister and dissolved the government, via a presidential decree. The sacked premier had served at the head of three successive governments, surviving each reshuffle. No reason was given for the dismissal of Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela, who was named as premier … Read more
Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has dismissed the country’s Prime Minister, Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela, and dissolved the government, according to a presidential decree obtained by AFP on Friday. The decree, which offered no reasons for the dismissal, stated that members of the dissolved government would “carry out ongoing business until the … Read more