The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the organization, with the separation scheduled for January 29, 2025.
The decision was made following a six-month transition period, which will conclude in July 2025.
Dr. Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, made the announcement at the conclusion of the 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.
He stated, “The Authority has acknowledged the request made by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to leave ECOWAS. As per Article 91 of the ECOWAS Treaty, these three countries will officially cease to be members on January 29, 2025.”
