West Africa regional bloc approves exit timeline for 3 coup-hit member states

ECOWAS approved an exit timeline for coup-hit nations Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, setting a transitional period from January 29, 2025, to July 29, 2025. The three countries have decided to leave the bloc, citing sanctions and security concerns. ECOWAS faces its biggest challenge as efforts to reverse the withdrawal have been largely rebuffed, with the risk of losing visa-free movement within West Africa.

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