Ivory Coast and Ghana’s leaders have called for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to rejoin ECOWAS after their military juntas withdrew from the bloc in January 2023 following coups.

On Wednesday, President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast and President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana urged the military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to rejoin the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). These three nations left ECOWAS in January following a series of coups that took place between 2020 and 2023. The appeal reflects a desire for regional stability and cooperation among West African countries.

In conclusion, the call by Presidents Ouattara and Mahama highlights the importance of regional unity in West Africa. Their appeal to Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to rejoin ECOWAS signifies an effort to restore stability and strengthen ties within the region, particularly in the wake of recent political upheavals.

Original Source: www.voanews.com

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