The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...

The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the bloc — now ... Officially, a six-month extension for talks between ...

In response, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announced their exit last January and accused ECOWAS of failing to safeguard member states and of aligning too closely with foreign powers.

Listeners swayed as the celebrated Malian duo Amadou and Mariam sang from a stage on the banks of the Niger River at an ...

The relationship between Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger is getting tighter ... up to form the Confederation of Sahel States. The three countries will join forces to create a 5,000-strong unit ...

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger countries situated in the volatile Sahel region have been at the epicentre of these debates. Their strategic importance, both politically and economically ...

The recent withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised ...

The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the ... Officially, a six-month extension for talks between ECOWAS and the three countries expires in July, said Babacar Ndiaye, a political ...