West African CSOs express worry over Sahel ’countries’ exit from ECOWAS

West African CSOs express worry over Sahel ’countries’ exit from ECOWAS

A gathering of civil society organisations expressed concerns on Thursday over the withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Guinea from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its potential ripple effects. The gathering, held under the auspices of the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS), said this could exacerbate security challenges across the Sahel, … Read more