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Concerned citizens gathered at the Adjamé Town Hall Square in Abidjan to protest the recent withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The demonstrators, comprising civil society groups, youth organizations, and other stakeholders, expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision, which they argued threatens regional unity and cooperation. Holding banners and chanting slogans, the protesters called for the reinstatement of the three countries in the regional bloc.
“This decision weakens ECOWAS and jeopardizes the shared economic and security goals of the region,” said one protester, emphasizing the need for dialogue to resolve tensions.
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS following disagreements with the bloc’s stance on political transitions and sanctions imposed after military coups in the three countries. The move has sparked widespread debate and concerns over its implications for the region’s stability and integration efforts.
The protest in Abidjan highlights the growing public discontent with the decision, as citizens across West Africa grapple with the potential fallout of the nations’ exit from ECOWAS.Tap Here for the Full Story
