What political change occurred in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso prior to the cultural festival?
Just before the festival began in early February, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso formally withdrew from ECOWAS, an economic and political regional grouping. ECOWAS had been pressuring these three junta-led countries to restore democratic governance following military takeovers. In response to their departure, the three nations announced the formation of a new confederation called the Alliance of Sahel States. This political realignment represents a significant shift in West African regional dynamics, occurring against the backdrop of the cultural festival that celebrates unity and reconciliation.
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Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Exit ECOWAS
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