Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger want to leave Ecowas. A political scientist explains the fallout

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger want to leave Ecowas. A political scientist explains the fallout

By Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have sent Ecowas, west Africa’s main political union of 15 countries, a formal notice of their withdrawal from the bloc. The three countries are governed by military rulers who have overthrown democratically elected leaders since 2021. The Conversation Africa’s Godfred Akoto Boafo asked political scientist Olayinka Ajala about the implications of the withdrawal. Why are Mali, Benin […]

February 6, 2024 3

Africa

Nigeria criticises ECOWAS exit

Nigeria has accused military authorities in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso for letting their people down with their joint decision to leave the Economic Community of West African States. Ajeck Mangut reports.

February 1, 2024 37

Africa

Niger and Russia are forming military ties: 3 ways this could upset old allies

By Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University In July 2023, Niger’s military took over in a coup just two years after the country’s first transition to civilian power. The coup has brought into sharp focus the role of foreign countries in Niger’s politics. Before the coup, France and the US were the main security allies of Niger. But the coup leaders, led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, were open about […]

January 30, 2024 17

Africa

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

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.

January 30, 2024 27

Africa

Scramble for the Sahel – why France, Russia, China and the United States are interested in the region

By Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University The Sahel, a region 3,860km wide located south of the Sahara Desert and stretching east-west across the African continent, has been a focus of attention around the world recently. In the last decade, issues such as terrorism, insecurity and trafficking have characterised the region. Military takeovers have been a major source of concern in the region and beyond in the last few years. […]

January 9, 2024 3

Oshiwambo

Niger a kuthwa uukwashilyo wo ECOWAS

O ECOWAS oya kuthapo uukwashilyo wa Niger sho aaleli yopakwiita ya tindi okushuna omupresitend Mohamed Bazoum koshipundi. Bazoum okuumbwa koshipundi ketanga lyopakwiita mo 26 July. O ECOWAS momushangwa ohela oyati omutumba gongaashingeyi gwaaleli yawo mo Nigeria ogwa talako kutya epangelo lya Bazoum olyuumbwa koshipundi ketanga lyopakwiita. Nuukwashilyo owa kuthwapo sigo elandulathano lyopakotampango lya shunwapo moshilongo.

December 15, 2023 7