Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leave ECOWAS: democratic transitions “buried”. This withdrawal also marks the end of negotiations on the electoral calendar, which the military had shown little inclination to put in place.
The leaders of the three countries criticized the organization for its lack of support in the fight against terrorism as well as the adoption of “illegal, illegitimate and inhumane” punitive measures. But it is clear that it removes any possibility of pressure in this area.