Foreign ministers from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger convened in Ouagadougou on Sunday to solidify plans for their withdrawal from ECOWAS.
One year after declaring their intentions, the ministers reviewed a joint strategic document outlining negotiation terms with the regional bloc. Mali’s representative, Abdoulaye Diop, highlighted the opportunity for genuine brotherhood without external interference, while Burkina Faso’s Jean Marie Traoré expressed optimism for a sub-regional space aligned with citizens’ aspirations.
The meeting underscores the Sahel states’ commitment to reshaping regional alliances amidst shared challenges.
