The attention of the Commission of the Economic Community of West
African States (ECOWAS Commission) has been drawn to a statement
broadcast on the National Televisions of Mali and Niger announcing the
decision of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to withdraw from ECOWAS.
The ECOWAS Commission is yet to receive any direct formal notification
from the three Member States about their intention to withdraw from the
Community .
The ECOWAS Commission, as directed by the Authority of Heads of State
and Government, has been working assiduously with these countries for the
restoration of constitutional order. Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali remain
important members of the Community and the Authority remains committed
to finding a negotiated solution to the political impasse.
The ECOWAS Commission remains seized with the development and shall
make further pronouncements as the situation evolves.