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West Africa Shaken: Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Set to Bolt From ECOWAS!

Ikenna OluwoleDecember 16, 2024December 16, 202404 mins

Get ready for a major shift in West African politics! Three key nations, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, are finalizing their departure from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This move, set to be completed by 2025, is sending shockwaves through the region. This article dives into the details of this exit, its…

ECOWAS Shocks With Gambia Court Backing: Justice is Coming!

Ikenna OluwoleDecember 15, 2024December 15, 202405 mins

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has thrown down the gauntlet, backing the creation of a special court to try crimes committed during the reign of Gambia’s former dictator, Yahya Jammeh. This move has sent shockwaves through the region and has raised the stakes for accountability in West Africa. Get the inside scoop…