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ECOWAS faces crisis as three nations exit in historic split
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso's withdrawal from ECOWAS marks a significant shift in West African politics and trade relations.
Political tensions shake up trade routes in fractured West Africa
The imminent withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS marks a historic shift in West African economics, forcing a dramatic reorganisation of traditional trade routes and potentially increasing costs for millions. As these military-led nations forge new alliances, the region faces unprecedented commercial challenges and opportunities.