The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given a response to the news of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s exit from the community.
Although ECOWAS has not received any direct formal notification from the three Member States about their intention to withdraw from the Community, the authority remains committed to finding a negotiated solution to the political impasse in those countries.
On Sunday, the three African countries announced their immediate decision to leave ECOWAS, stating in a statement that ECOWAS “has drifted from the ideals of its founding fathers and the spirit of Pan-Africanism.”
ECOWAS, in its communiqué, affirmed its commitment to working diligently with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to restore constitutional order, in line with directives from the Authority of Heads of State and Government.
ECOWAS emphasized the continued significance of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali as integral members of the Community. These countries are currently led by militaries that seized power from civilian leaders.
The Communique
