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Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso promise visa-free travel amid ECOWAS split

The article discusses the recent decision by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to establish a visa-free travel policy among themselves, following their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This move comes as part of their efforts to strengthen regional ties and assert their sovereignty after withdrawing from ECOWAS due to political tensions, particularly over the issue of military coups in these countries. The leaders of these nations, all of which are currently under military rule, have expressed intentions to create a new confederation, aiming to enhance security, economic, and political cooperation. This initiative is seen as a response to ECOWAS's sanctions and a broader strategy to navigate their international relations independently of the regional bloc. The visa-free policy is intended to foster greater unity and mobility among the citizens of these three countries, amidst their ongoing political realignment.

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