Question

    Which West African countries recently declared its

    decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
    A Niger Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Burkina Faso Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Mali Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D a & b Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In a surprising move, the military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), citing the bloc as a threat to member states. The Sahel nations, facing challenges of jihadist violence and poverty, have had strained relations with ECOWAS since recent coups. Despite being founding members in 1975, they were suspended and faced heavy sanctions for the overthrow of civilian governments.

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