In a recent interview, Burkina Faso’s interim leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, announced that the country would be leaving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) due to the organization’s failure to provide support in their fight against terrorism.
He expressed disappointment, stating that ECOWAS had strayed from its original values and had not fulfilled its mandate of promoting development, solidarity, and mutual aid.
Speaking on the ongoing conflicts in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, he lamented on the absence of aid from ECOWAS over the past decade.
He accused the organization of neglecting its responsibilities and failing to provide the necessary assistance to combat terrorism effectively.
“Unfortunately, with the passage of time, the organization has lost these values.
Today, the facts are clear. For more than a decade, Mali and Niger have been at war with terrorism.
And in Burkina Faso, we’ve been at war for almost a decade.
We have never received any aid from this organization,” said President Troare.
The decision to withdraw from ECOWAS was not made in haste but after careful consideration, he emphasized.
He stated that the move was the result of a thorough analysis rather than a sudden outburst of anger.
Mali and Burkina Faso have formally notified the community of their intention to withdraw.
The departure of Burkina Faso from ECOWAS marks a significant development, gaining the attention of netizens online and viewers internationally.
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