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Which West African countries recently declared its decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWA

Q: Answer-Which West African countries recently declared its decision to withdraw from the Economic Community...

In a surprising move, the military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS, citing the bloc as a threat to member states. The Sahel nations, facing challenges of jihadist violence and poverty, have had strained relations with ECOWAS since recent coups. Despite being founding members in 1975, they were suspended and faced heavy sanctions for the overthrow of civilian governments.