Military leaders from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States).

They formed the “Alliance of Sahel States,” seeking sovereignty, security cooperation, and closer ties with Russia while opposing French involvement.
The alliance emphasizes African sovereignty amid regional security challenges in the Sahel.

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