W.Africa bloc gives military leaders more time to stay
The decision from the Economic Community of West African States came after Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger reaffirmed as "irreversible" their decision to quit the group, which they condemned as subservient to ex-colonial ruler France. The imminent departure of the three Sahel states could have a major impact on free trade and movement as well as on security cooperation in a region where jihadists tied both to Al Qaeda and Islamic State are gaining ground. The departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger would have become effective next month... Читать дальше...