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ECOWAS security strategy is being informed by Shuwa's legacy amid ongoing Sahel instability.

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated sep 21

The latest in this situation

Burkina Faso completes its withdrawal from ECOWAS.Sep 21

How it started

1 report, 1 independent, last reported Jun 23. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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ECOWAS security strategy is being informed by Shuwa's legacy amid ongoing Sahel instability.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about

Economic Community of West African States Sahel

How it developed

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Jun 24Niger and Burkina Faso announce their withdrawal from ECOWAS and submit requests to withdraw from the International Criminal Court.Sub-event
Jun 23Sahel instability is driving ECOWAS to reassess its security strategy based on Shuwa's history.1 source
- modernghana.com

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The entities involved

Economic Community of West African States
intergovernmental economic union
- Birame Diop has been elected as the new Commission President of ECOWAS.Tue 11:52
- A new livestock market was established in Jigawa State, Nigeria, near the Niger border, facing diplomatic issues with ECOWAS.Mon 19:54
Sahel
ecoclimatic and biogeographic transition zone in Africa
- Oxfam implemented adaptation strategies and works to reduce inequality and poverty in the Sahel and Africa.Tue 22:16
- The region including Sahel, Chad, and Nigeria is facing a humanitarian crisis due to the disproportionate impacts of climate change.Sun 14:23

Related events

Cheikh Niang led an ECOWAS delegation as chair, following the Alliance of Sahel States' departure from the organization in January 2025.Oct 18

Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped

Jun 23modernghana.com