
Burkina Faso remains tense after authorities foiled a coup plot targeting junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The government has called for mass demonstrations.
Burkina Faso remains tense after authorities foiled a coup plot targeting junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The government has called for mass demonstrations.
The governments in each of the three countries announced plans to withdraw from ECOWAS, asserting that the organisation was a threat to their sovereignty.
FG has condemned the decision of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic to quit the ECOWAS, however, its doors remain open for crucial talks with the countries.
The number of countries under the ECOWAS may soon be down from 15 to 12 following the withdrawal announcement on Sunday by Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso.
ECOWAS said it is yet to receive any direct formal notification from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic about the reported withdrawal of their memberships.
Atiku Abubakar has called for enhanced security measures following the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States.
The military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso on Sunday, January 28, announced the immediate withdrawal of their respective countries from ECOWAS.
A prophet has been torn to pieces by crocodiles while being baptised in South Africa. The victim's remains were discovered in Olifants River by his associates.
There was tension in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, on Monday when President Joseph Boakai, who defeated Goerge Weah, reportedly collapsed during the inauguration
Detectives have recovered critical items, including a butcher knife,used in the murder of Rita Waeni, at the home of Nigerian suspects in Ndenderu, Kiambu county.
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