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Sahel Alliance: What erosion of ECOWAS portends for West Africa

Sahel Alliance: What erosion of ECOWAS portends for West Africa

More than just ECOWAS's primacy is at stake as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger's exit from the regional bloc spawns a new Sahel alliance that could have far-reaching implications for West Africa.

West African junta leaders in Niger for first joint Sahel summit

West African junta leaders in Niger for first joint Sahel summit

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger shifted away from former colonial ruler France, expelling French troops, and turned towards Russia.

Protesters in Niger call for US troops exit

Protesters in Niger call for US troops exit

The crowd was heard chanting "Down with American imperialism" and "The people's liberation is on the march".

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to establish monetary alliance

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to establish monetary alliance

The three neighbouring states are all ruled by military juntas that have seized power in coups since 2020.

Burkina Faso coup attempt plotters arrested - prosecutor

Burkina Faso coup attempt plotters arrested - prosecutor

Two others plotters are said to be on the run after the military said it thwarted a coup attempt.

Sahel Alliance: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger form regional bloc

Sahel Alliance: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger form regional bloc

The three countries, all under military-led administrations, say the alliance is aimed at ensuring collective defence and mutual assistance.