Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Cut Ties with ECOWAS, Say Bloc Working Under Foreign Influence

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Cut Ties with ECOWAS, Say Bloc “Working Under Foreign Influence“ Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced their withdrawal from the West African bloc Economic Community of West African States or ECOWAS. The three nations have accused the bloc of working under foreign influence and not helping them in fighting terrorism. The ties between the three nations and the West African bloc deteriorated after subsequent military coups in the countries. Military coups took place in Niger in July 2023, Burkina Faso in 2022 and Mali in 2020. The ECOWAS has been urging the three nations to return to democratic rule. --- Niger | Mali | Burkina Faso | ECOWAS | West Africa | Foreign Influence | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #niger #mali #burkinafaso #ecowas #westafrica #foreigninfluence #firstpost #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. @Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: Follow Firstpost on Facebook: Follow Firstpost on Twitter: Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: