Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger collectively declared their withdrawal from the 15-nation ECOWAS, alleging that it undermines their sovereignty by acting as an instrument for foreign interests.

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso face the task of untangling themselves from West Africa’s main regional bloc, Ecowas, after ...

Three junta-led nations have left the regional economic bloc ECOWAS, citing alleged French influence on the group. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are increasingly turning to Russia as an ally.

Burkina Faso has introduced new biometric passports that are distinctly missing the logo of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on their covers, following a disagreement with ...

The Economic Community of West African States Parliament is stepping up diplomatic efforts to prevent Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from leaving the regional bloc. The Deputy Speaker of the House ...

ABUJA, Nigeria — The junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the regional bloc known as ECOWAS, the body said Wednesday.

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.

Burkina Faso's information minister said the government "rejects the suicide theory", while Traoré's supporters have accused ...

Military junta leaders of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have ruled out returning their nations to the West Africa regional bloc whose division could further jeopardize efforts to undo coups and ...

A helicopter crash has killed all eight people on board, including the nation’s defence and environment ministers, according ...

ECOWAS Boots Burkina Faso After Chaotic Military Coup The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Burkina Faso after the country’s confusing, multi-day military mutiny ...