Tag: Niger

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced a visa-free travel and residency policy for citizens of the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a move aimed at preserving regional ties despite their planned withdrawal from the bloc. The decision comes amid escalating tensions following military coups in these countries between 2020 and 2022,…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially confirmed that Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic will cease to be members of the regional bloc, with their withdrawal set to take effect between January 29 and July 29, 2025. ECOWAS Commission President Alieu Touray made the announcement during the 66th ordinary session of…