Ecowas29 Jan 2025Three military-run states leave West African bloc - what will change?In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group.29 Jan 202516 Dec 2024West African bloc approves historic exit of military-run statesBurkina Faso, Mali and Niger will leave the Ecowas group in January but have six months to return.16 Dec 202415 Dec 2024West African bloc pins hopes on ambitious superhighway from Ivory Coast to NigeriaThe road could breathe new life into West Africa's regional bloc, Ecowas.15 Dec 202411 Aug 2024Was Ukraine’s role in big Wagner defeat an own goal in Africa?Kyiv's hand in aiding rebels in Mali against Russian mercenaries may scupper its Africa diplomacy.11 Aug 202426 Jul 2024How has Niger changed since the coup?A year on since the military took power in Niger, the BBC looks at the changes the junta has overseen. 26 Jul 20248 Jul 2024West African bloc risks 'disintegration' if juntas quitThe military leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso say they are leaving Ecowas and forming a new alliance.8 Jul 202410 Feb 2024Why West Africa's united front is in tattersCoups and broken promises test the cohesion of West Africa's regional bloc to breaking point.10 Feb 202430 Jan 2024Nigeria rebukes states for quitting regional blocIt accuses the military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger of not acting in good faith.30 Jan 202428 Jan 2024Military-led West African states leave EcowasThe three junta-led countries were suspended from the bloc amid calls to return to democratic rule.28 Jan 2024...
