Africa

West African Military-Led States Exit ECOWAS Amid Democratic Rule Pressure

today30 January, 2024

Background

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, all under military leadership, have simultaneously announced their immediate departure from the Economic Community of West African States. Local Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas weighs in on the significance of this decision.

Salomei Hei the Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence explains the Economic implications this might have.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen