ECOWAS announces 4 key actions as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger exit

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  • Following the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, ECOWAS outlined four key measures to maintain regional cooperation and minimize disruptions
  • Citizens of the three nations can still travel visa-free within ECOWAS, and their goods will be treated under the blocs trade policies
  • ECOWAS remains open to future engagements and has set up a structure to discuss the blocs relationship with the departing nations

ECOWAS has announced four key measures after the official withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
Photo credit: @ecowas_cedeaoSource: TwitterECOWAS ensures continued benefits for exiting nationsThe withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali, and the Republic of Niger from ECOWAS has become effective today, 29th January 2025. “However, in the spirit of regional solidarity and in the interest of the people, as well as the decision of the ECOWAS Authority to keep ECOWAS doors open, all relevant authorities within and outside ECOWAS Member States are requested and required to comply with the following measures, the statement read.ECOWAS’ key measures announcedECOWAS seeks diplomatic resolutionThese arrangements will be in place until the full determination of the modalities of our future engagement with the three countries by the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, the statement added.

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