Three African Nations Kick Out French, U. S. Troops; Embrace Putins Russia, Exit Pro West ECOWAS

Military leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have announced their withdrawal from Ecowas, forming the Alliance of Sahel States. They aim to create a sovereign, independent community focused on security and economic cooperation, including a potential common currency. The alliance opposes French involvement, seeks closer ties with Russia, and resists calls for a rapid return to civilian rule, emphasizing African sovereignty amid regional security challenges in the Sahel. , africa, ecowas, niger, west, sahel, terrorism, newworld, putin, westafrica Subscribe to The Times of India s YouTube channel: For daily news updates and exclusive stories, follow the Times of India Facebook: Instagram: Download the app: Follow the TOI WhatsApp channel: Follow TOI+ for wellresearched and indepth news and analysis Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: