Ministers From ECOWAS Convene In Abuja To Discuss Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger

The Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS, is now holding a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, with the purpose of discussing foreign affairs, following the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and the Niger Republic from the organization.

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The ministers are anticipated to discuss Senegal’s widespread protests that ensued from the suspension of the nation’s presidential elections.

Dr. Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, announced that the three nations’ notifications of withdrawal and broader implementations will be discussed during the meeting.

On January 27, three West African nations under military rule declared they were leaving ECOWAS immediately, claiming the organization had turned against its own members.