1 day ago · BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries formally quit the group, forming their own alliance and weakening the bloc’s standing and political authority.. The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the bloc — now left with 12 member countries — was the culmination of a yearlong period of ...

Apr 18, 2024 · Chad hosts France’s largest base on the continent and has received French troops that withdrew from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger after each country’s military authorities kicked them out. [36]

6 days ago · Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have shifted toward Russia by signing military deals and inviting Russian troops to train Africa militaries.

Dec 11, 2024 · In addition, Chad could strengthen military cooperation with Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, members of the Alliance of Sahel States, to boost counter-terrorism efforts in the region.

Jan 29, 2025 · Three countries under military rule have officially left West African regional bloc Ecowas, after more than a year of diplomatic tensions. The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger is a huge ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Burkina Faso– Chad: strengthening cooperation. On January 14, the Minister of Culture BurkinaFaso traveled to Chad, where he met with the head of the country. He invited Mahamat Idris Debi Itno to participate in the 29th FESPACO African Film Festival, where Chad will be the guest of honor.

6 days ago · French forces have already been forced to withdraw from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger in the wake of military coups, marking a decline in French influence in West Africa.

Oct 23, 2024 · Operation Serval, later transformed into Operation Barkhane, became a three-thousand-strong force based in N’Djamena, Chad, focused on rooting out violent extremists in Burkina Faso, Mali, and ...

Dec 6, 2023 · In a joint statement, Chad and Mauritania said they “take note and respect the sovereign decision” of Burkina Faso and Niger to leave the alliance, following in the footsteps of Mali, which...

Jan 18, 2024 · Although the geographic Sahel stretches from the western shore of Senegal to the eastern coast of Eritrea, the study group focused chiefly on the countries in the west and center of this area: Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger (see map).