Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Maintain Visa-Free Travel for ECOWAS Nationals

(Togo First) - Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the members of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), will maintain the free movement of goods and people with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), despite their decision to leave the …

ECOWAS Extends Deadline for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to Reconsider Exit

ECOWAS has given Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger a six-months to reconsider their decision to withdraw

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger a six-month window, from January 29 to July 29, 2025, to reconsider their decision to withdraw from the regional bloc. Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga stated that …

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announce visa-free travel for ECOWAS citizens

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have introduced visa-free travel and residency rights for citizens of the 15-member ECOWAS bloc to strengthen the centuries-old ties among African people. Despite being low-income and landlocked, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’ …

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger say ECOWAS citzens don't need visas

16 december 2024 - 19:37:23 MA/MTA 56 Views Panafrican News Agency Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger said on Sunday that it is “a visa-free zone” for all nationals of member states of the …

Subregional Alliance: ECOWAS Approves Withdrawal Of Mali, Niger And Burkina Faso

Subregional Alliance: ECOWAS Approves Withdrawal Of Mali, Niger And Burkina Faso The Economic Community Of West African States, ECOWAS Has Approved The Withdrawal Of The Three Members States Of Niger, Burkina Faso And Mali, As Members Of The Regional Bloc, …

ECOWAS gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger 6-month grace period to reconsider withdrawal

by Olatunji Saliu ABUJA, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday gave Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger a six-month grace period from Jan. 29 to July 29, 2025 to reconsider their decision to exit the …

Burkina Faso's president to inaugurate second tomato processing plant

16 december 2024 - 12:32:13 MA/MTA 128 Views Panafrican News Agency Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, will on Monday inaugurate the Société Faso Tomate (SOFATO), a tomato processing plant, in Yako …

Burkina Faso plunges into civil war as strategy to hire civilian militia backfires

Burkina Faso, once known for its tolerance and peaceful interethnic relations, is now at the centre of one of West Africa’s deadliest conflicts. According to The New York Times report, Since Capt. Ibrahim Traoré took power in a 2022 coup, the country has …

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger agree to grace period in ECOWAS withdrawal

The Economic Community of West African States hopes to use this time to convince the three nations to stay in the bloc. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will have a six-month grace period following their exit from the Economic Community of West African States …