🇲🇱🇧🇫🇳🇪🌍 Mali, Burkina and Niger Ecowas exit of 'deep regret' to AU
The African Union (AU) has declared its "deep regret" over the decision this weekend by military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to pull out of the West African regional bloc, Ecowas.
Those three nations accused Ecowas of posing a threat to their sovereignty. They had all been founding members when Ecowas was set up almost 50 years ago.
In a statement on Tuesday from the AU's commission chairperson "calls on regional leaders to intensify the dialogue between the Ecowas leadership and the three aforementioned countries".
Nigeria had also rebuked Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger for leaving Ecowas, saying they were of letting their people down by quitting the group.
#Mali #BurkinaFaso #Niger #ECOWAS #AU
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The African Union (AU) has declared its "deep regret" over the decision this weekend by military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to pull out of the West African regional bloc, Ecowas.
Those three nations accused Ecowas of posing a threat to their sovereignty. They had all been founding members when Ecowas was set up almost 50 years ago.
In a statement on Tuesday from the AU's commission chairperson "calls on regional leaders to intensify the dialogue between the Ecowas leadership and the three aforementioned countries".
Nigeria had also rebuked Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger for leaving Ecowas, saying they were of letting their people down by quitting the group.
#Mali #BurkinaFaso #Niger #ECOWAS #AU
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🇷🇺🇧🇫 Russian troops could deploy to Burkina Faso said the military leader
Burkina Faso's military-backed president has said Russian troops could deploy to fight jihadists in the country, if needed.
Ibrahim Traore said Russia was offering logistical and tactical training and was willing to sell whatever weapons were required by Burkina Faso.
Traore said there were no restrictions on what could be bought from Russia, China, Turkey or Iran, unlike other countries.
His comments come amid reports that some 100 Russian fighters were last week sent to the African country as military instructors.
The development also fuels speculation of Burkina Faso deepening security ties with Russia like neighbouring Mali.
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Burkina Faso's military-backed president has said Russian troops could deploy to fight jihadists in the country, if needed.
Ibrahim Traore said Russia was offering logistical and tactical training and was willing to sell whatever weapons were required by Burkina Faso.
Traore said there were no restrictions on what could be bought from Russia, China, Turkey or Iran, unlike other countries.
His comments come amid reports that some 100 Russian fighters were last week sent to the African country as military instructors.
The development also fuels speculation of Burkina Faso deepening security ties with Russia like neighbouring Mali.
#Russia #BurkinaFaso
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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso defends ECOWAS exit
Since Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced they would quit ECOWAS, the move has prompted various reactions.
The Burkinabe PM justified the decision.
"On January 28th, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger took the historic decision to withdraw from the Economic Communitiy of est African States ECOWAS, it is a carefully considered decision which came after a thorough analysis of the institution and the potential consequences of a withdrawal," Apollinaire Joachim Kyélem de Tambèla said.
Authorities believe ECOWAS doens't meet the aspirations of the Sahelian peoples anymore rendering the AES alliance necessary.
Premier ministre Apollinaire Joachim Kyélem de Tambèla condems ECOWAS sanctions against his country, Mali and Niger and also accused the bloc of failure to assist its member states.
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Since Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced they would quit ECOWAS, the move has prompted various reactions.
The Burkinabe PM justified the decision.
"On January 28th, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger took the historic decision to withdraw from the Economic Communitiy of est African States ECOWAS, it is a carefully considered decision which came after a thorough analysis of the institution and the potential consequences of a withdrawal," Apollinaire Joachim Kyélem de Tambèla said.
Authorities believe ECOWAS doens't meet the aspirations of the Sahelian peoples anymore rendering the AES alliance necessary.
Premier ministre Apollinaire Joachim Kyélem de Tambèla condems ECOWAS sanctions against his country, Mali and Niger and also accused the bloc of failure to assist its member states.
#BurkinaFaso #ECOWAS
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🇧🇫 Malaria vaccine is now available in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso has now introduced the World Health Organization’s first recommended malaria vaccine - RTS,S - into its regular vaccination routine.
This means that infants who visit health facilities for their routine vaccination in Burkina Faso can now receive the malaria vaccine as an added way of staying protected from the disease.
The first phase of this vaccine rollout is targeting almost 250,000 infants aged five months to one year in 27 health districts that are worst-affected by malaria.
Every year 600,000 people die of malaria in Africa, according to the World Health Organization. Children under five make up at least 80% of those deaths.
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Burkina Faso has now introduced the World Health Organization’s first recommended malaria vaccine - RTS,S - into its regular vaccination routine.
This means that infants who visit health facilities for their routine vaccination in Burkina Faso can now receive the malaria vaccine as an added way of staying protected from the disease.
The first phase of this vaccine rollout is targeting almost 250,000 infants aged five months to one year in 27 health districts that are worst-affected by malaria.
Every year 600,000 people die of malaria in Africa, according to the World Health Organization. Children under five make up at least 80% of those deaths.
#BurkinaFaso
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🇸🇳🇧🇫🇲🇱🇳🇪 Unrest in Senegal and unceremonious exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from organisation prompt emergency ECOWAS meeting
ECOWAS has convened an emergency meeting to address pressing issues across the region.
Among the key concerns are the political turmoil in Senegal and ongoing tensions with military governments in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
The gathering in Abuja, Nigeria, scheduled for Thursday, February 8, will see foreign ministers deliberating on the "current security and political challenges facing West Africa".
While the attendance of the Senegalese minister remains unconfirmed, the focus is on finding solutions to the region's complex issues.
ECOWAS has faced criticism for its handling of recent events, including the postponement of Senegal's presidential election.
#Senegal #BurkinaFaso #Mali #Niger #ECOWAS
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ECOWAS has convened an emergency meeting to address pressing issues across the region.
Among the key concerns are the political turmoil in Senegal and ongoing tensions with military governments in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
The gathering in Abuja, Nigeria, scheduled for Thursday, February 8, will see foreign ministers deliberating on the "current security and political challenges facing West Africa".
While the attendance of the Senegalese minister remains unconfirmed, the focus is on finding solutions to the region's complex issues.
ECOWAS has faced criticism for its handling of recent events, including the postponement of Senegal's presidential election.
#Senegal #BurkinaFaso #Mali #Niger #ECOWAS
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🇳🇬🇳🇪🇲🇱🇧🇫 Nigeria's Tinubu sends delegation to Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso over their exit from ECOWAS
President Bola Tinubu has sent some of his cabinet members to the governments of Republic of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso over the trio’s recent move to exit the regional bloc ECOWAS.
Tinubu’s team, comprising the Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru and his counterpart from Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar and other top government functionaries, were led by the President of ECOWAS, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray.
“Nigeria remains committed to working hand in hand with our ECOWAS counterparts to ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens,” Nigeria’s defence minister said.
#Nigeria #Niger #Mali #BurkinaFaso #ECOWAS
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President Bola Tinubu has sent some of his cabinet members to the governments of Republic of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso over the trio’s recent move to exit the regional bloc ECOWAS.
Tinubu’s team, comprising the Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru and his counterpart from Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar and other top government functionaries, were led by the President of ECOWAS, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray.
“Nigeria remains committed to working hand in hand with our ECOWAS counterparts to ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens,” Nigeria’s defence minister said.
#Nigeria #Niger #Mali #BurkinaFaso #ECOWAS
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🇸🇳🇧🇫🇲🇱🇳🇪 Unrest in Senegal and unceremonious exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from organisation prompt emergency ECOWAS meeting ECOWAS has convened an emergency meeting to address pressing issues across the region. Among the key concerns are the political…
🇧🇫🇲🇱🇳🇪 ECOWAS urges Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to prioritise dialogue and reconciliation
ECOWAS is urging Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to prioritise dialogue and reconciliation amidst concerns of potential exits from the community.
The regional body which took this position at the conclusion of its extraordinary session on February 8, 2024, stressed the critical need for diplomacy and unity in the face of regional challenges.
At the conclusion of the session, Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chair of the Mediation and Security Council, Yusuf Tuggar, said the decision of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mail to withdraw from the community has presented yet another challenge, however, members are heartened by the spirit of cooperation to resolve this challenge.
He added that “We must carry forward the momentum generated in this session and continue our efforts to engage with the concerned member states in the spirit of understanding and reconciliation”.
#ECOWAS #BurkinaFaso #Mali #Niger
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ECOWAS is urging Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to prioritise dialogue and reconciliation amidst concerns of potential exits from the community.
The regional body which took this position at the conclusion of its extraordinary session on February 8, 2024, stressed the critical need for diplomacy and unity in the face of regional challenges.
At the conclusion of the session, Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chair of the Mediation and Security Council, Yusuf Tuggar, said the decision of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mail to withdraw from the community has presented yet another challenge, however, members are heartened by the spirit of cooperation to resolve this challenge.
He added that “We must carry forward the momentum generated in this session and continue our efforts to engage with the concerned member states in the spirit of understanding and reconciliation”.
#ECOWAS #BurkinaFaso #Mali #Niger
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🇲🇱🇧🇫🇳🇪 Sahel Alliance ministers confirm ECOWAS withdrawal at meeting
The defense and foreign affairs ministers from Mali and Niger arrived in Burkina Faso's capital on Thursday for a meeting between the three countries.
It comes just weeks after their withdrawal from regional bloc ECOWAS. The three members of the Alliance of Sahel States are now laying the steps to create a tri-state confederation.
Spokesman for the Alliance, Abdoulaye Maïga, said the three members had confirmed their joint commitment to withdraw from ECOWAS without delay and continue cooperation under the Alliance, which was formed last September.
Maïga also said that the ministers were meeting to prepare for the creation of the proposed confederation.
#SahelAlliance #Mali #BurkinaFaso #Niger #ECOWAS
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The defense and foreign affairs ministers from Mali and Niger arrived in Burkina Faso's capital on Thursday for a meeting between the three countries.
It comes just weeks after their withdrawal from regional bloc ECOWAS. The three members of the Alliance of Sahel States are now laying the steps to create a tri-state confederation.
Spokesman for the Alliance, Abdoulaye Maïga, said the three members had confirmed their joint commitment to withdraw from ECOWAS without delay and continue cooperation under the Alliance, which was formed last September.
Maïga also said that the ministers were meeting to prepare for the creation of the proposed confederation.
#SahelAlliance #Mali #BurkinaFaso #Niger #ECOWAS
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🇳🇬🇬🇳🇲🇱🇧🇫🇳🇪 Nigeria president said his country is open to talks with Guinea, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger despite coups
President Bola Tinubu declared that Nigeria remains open to dialogue with Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic, despite recent coups in the four countries and the decision of three of them to withdraw from the ECOWAS.
During the AU summit the President said disagreements over the unconstitutional changes of government "should not mean a permanent rupture of the abiding lines of regional affinity and cooperation."
“To all who care to listen, I declare that if you come to the table to discuss important matters in good faith, you will find Nigeria and ECOWAS already sitting there waiting to greet you as the brother that you are.”
#Nigeria #Guinea #Mali #BurkinaFaso #Niger
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President Bola Tinubu declared that Nigeria remains open to dialogue with Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic, despite recent coups in the four countries and the decision of three of them to withdraw from the ECOWAS.
During the AU summit the President said disagreements over the unconstitutional changes of government "should not mean a permanent rupture of the abiding lines of regional affinity and cooperation."
“To all who care to listen, I declare that if you come to the table to discuss important matters in good faith, you will find Nigeria and ECOWAS already sitting there waiting to greet you as the brother that you are.”
#Nigeria #Guinea #Mali #BurkinaFaso #Niger
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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso suspends export permits for small-scale gold production
Burkina Faso's military government has suspended the issuance of export permits for artisanal and semi-mechanised gold and other precious commodities with immediate effect, it said.
"This suspension follows the need to clean up the sector and reflects the government's desire to better organise the marketing of gold and other precious substances," it said in a statement dated February 20.
It did not say how long the suspension would be in place.
Mining groups who have material to export are invited to reach out to the National Society for Precious Commodities (SONAP) for compensation, it added.
Gold is Burkina Faso's main export, accounting for 37% of total exports in 2020, and mining is a leading source of jobs.
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Burkina Faso's military government has suspended the issuance of export permits for artisanal and semi-mechanised gold and other precious commodities with immediate effect, it said.
"This suspension follows the need to clean up the sector and reflects the government's desire to better organise the marketing of gold and other precious substances," it said in a statement dated February 20.
It did not say how long the suspension would be in place.
Mining groups who have material to export are invited to reach out to the National Society for Precious Commodities (SONAP) for compensation, it added.
Gold is Burkina Faso's main export, accounting for 37% of total exports in 2020, and mining is a leading source of jobs.
#BurkinaFaso
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