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ECOWAS formally loses members Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
Three junta-led nations have left the regional economic bloc ECOWAS, citing alleged French influence on the group. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are increasingly turning to Russia as an ally.The Sahel states of Mali,
ECOWAS grants Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger republic visa-free movement following exit
The ECOWAS bloc has offered some concessions to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger following their exit from the union ・ECOWAS granted concessions to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger following their exit from the union ・The bloc emphasized its open-door policy for continued engagement with the three countries ・ECOWAS instructed member states to recognize
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially leave W.Africa bloc
Junta-led countries Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso officially left West Africa's main political and trade group ECOWAS on Wednesday after more than a year of diplomatic tensions. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have now formed their own confederation,
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso officially dump ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, on Wednesday officially recognized the exit of three of its former members: Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic. The trio’s exit became effective on Wednesday,
Mali, Burkina, Niger leaving is "blow to ECOWAS" says analyst
The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is "a blow to ECOWAS and I would say beyond that a blow to regional integration in West Africa,
Across Africa, Russia is growing in influence. What might Moscow want?
Reliance on Russia’s military offerings has become increasingly prevalent in parts of Africa, amid an aggressive push by ...
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Moscow turns to Niger as employees of Russian company taken hostage — Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW, August 9. /TASS/. Russia has sent an official request to Niger to provide assistance over the kidnapping of two employees of a Russian company, according to a commentary by Russian Foreign ...
Russia to open three more embassies in Africa
The Foreign Ministry has confirmed plans to expand its diplomatic presence in Niger Sierra Leone and South Sudan Moscow is ...
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Niger's junta cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine
Niger has cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine ... likely in an attempt to counter Moscow's growing influence on the continent. At the end of July, scores of Malian soldiers, along with mercenaries ...
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Russia to sign military cooperation deal with Niger
Under the draft agreement, Russia and Niger will interact in the war on terror, exchange information on military and political issues and the issues of strengthening international security MOSCOW ...
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France hands over last military base to authorities in Chad
France has handed over its final military post in Chad to local authorities, two months after the former French colony in central Africa terminated its defense cooperation deal with Paris. Chad has ...
Moscow claims Ukraine, West ‘blackmailing’ African countries
Russia has accused Ukraine and Western countries of using blackmail and Political pressure to disrupt its growing influence ...
France using Trojan horses to destabilize former colony official
Nigers minister of interior and public security has called for increased vigilance to deal with the alleged threat France ...
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Recalibration or Retreat? Russia's shifting Africa strategy
These developments have led some analysts to believe Russia’s influence and ability to project power in the Sahel is waning, ...