Niger, Mali and Burkina set to sever tie with ECOWAS— what may be considered a move to creation of the ‘Federation of African Neighbours
The three African countries, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, have declared their decision to withdraw membership from the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS). Burkina Faso set to sever ties with ECOWAS
This had come as a result of recent political summits among the three states leaders and, especially the last of their ongoing discussions held in December to run a federation independent of the West’s control like, “their parent-god”, Russia is seeking.
These African countries, under the leadership of Army generals who came to power by military coup campaigning for anti-west presence and policies have decided to become three African allied forces to prevent the west est from meddling in the sovereignty of their States’ affairs by any means of diplomatic delegation or political annexation.
Speaking with the newsmen, the African military leaders hinted at their decision to leave the cut tie, highlighting that their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) would be quick and without impediment as they are considered sovereign states.
These countries have, since military takeovers from the civilian presidents, faced a series of economic sanctions from ECOWAS, the US and the World Bank. Burkina Faso set to sever tie with ECOWAS
Burkina Faso and Niger also have since the military coup successfully led by their Army generals struck various anti-west deals with Russia; and these political moves are of great concern to the member states of ECOWAS, especially Nigeria.
While the World Bank had withdrawn its disbursement to Niger, the US in response to their actions also removed the three countries from AGOA trade.
However, experts have foreseen tough and more strict measures to be taken against them by the ECOWAS Nations in the near future.
Suggestions from the foreign minister of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, during media briefing in December 2023, confirmed that the three States see this political unification as a first step towards building a West African super military, political and economic alliance.
How Much Does The Three States Hate the West? Burkina Faso set to sever tie with ECOWAS
Well, the most recent development could be seen in the actions taken by the three countries in August 2022 where Mali requested the French soldiers to depart from their borders.
Niger and Burkina Faso achieved the same last year, having also sent away all French troops from the political fringes of their nations, including the forcible exit of UN peacekeeping mission and the nullification of tax treaties with the France. Burkina Faso set to sever tie with ECOWAS
