Storyline: Many people in Niger have welcomed the country's departure from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), hoping the move can bring in better development. The memberships of ...

West Africa's regional bloc known as ECOWAS is facing significant challenges after three countries formally quit the group ...

The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the bloc — now left with 12 member countries — was the culmination of a ...