The Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS, is now holding a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, with the purpose of discussing foreign affairs, following the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and the Niger Republic from the organization.
The ministers are anticipated to discuss Senegal’s widespread protests that ensued from the suspension of the nation’s presidential elections.
Dr. Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, announced that the three nations’ notifications of withdrawal and broader implementations will be discussed during the meeting.
It was reported that the three military-led West African countries had, on January 27, announced their immediate withdrawal from ECOWAS, accusing the body of becoming a threat to its members.
