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Moscow is intent on filling the vacuum as three Sahelian military regimes worry Paris and Washington by cutting regional ties, Announcing their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) 'without delay', the juntas ruling Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali have sent a shockwave through the regional bloc, which was already struggling to persuade them to restore civilian rule.
While Blinken has said the US would like to offer equipment, technology, intelligence sharing, and technical support, this may not be sufficient to ensure security and long-term stability.
Three West African junta-led states Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso said on Sunday they are leaving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) immediately, according to a joint statement read…
The decision comes after the bloc suspended the three countries following military takeovers.
The sanctions were imposed after soldiers seized power in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.