By Rédaction Africanews and AFP
Nov 3, 2023
France has ended anti-jihadist military missions in Mali and Burkina Faso and more recently began to withdraw forces from Niger -- all three countries where juntas are now ruling after coups.
Transitions to democracy are stalled in Mali and Burkina Faso and the junta in Niger has also brushed off ECOWAS demands to immediately restore constitutional order and insists on a transition of up to three years.
ECOWAS has imposed sanctions on Niger while leaving open a possible military intervention as a final option if needed.
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