Author: Aishah Umar Sanda

THE Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has for long been the cornerstone of regional cooperation and integration, fostering economic, political, and social ties among its member nations. However, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso’s declaration of their withdrawal from the regional bloc has raised concerns about the potential negative consequences for the countries and the broader West African region. Without these countries, it could be harder to address common challenges and work together effectively. It could also affect trade within the region. Additionally, the security cooperation among member states might also be affected which could have implications for tackling…