On January 28, 2024, a potential fracture emerged within the West African bloc ECOWAS as Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, all led by military governments, announced their withdrawal. This move stemmed from a confluence of factors including accusations of inhumane sanctions imposed by ECOWAS after military coups and disagreement over timelines for returning to civilian rule. To avoid political and economic offset in the region, it is important that ECOWAS and these 3 countries find a common solution to the ongoing disagreement.

Visit the report to explore the full story.