Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In 18 months since leaving France and ECOWAS, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have launched joint passports, biometric IDs, a military force, and the Sahel Investment and Development Bank. They're also building a common currency, reclaiming monetary sovereignty. This rapid progress contrasts sharply with decades of ECOWAS initiatives. #Sovereignty #Africa #Sahel #Development #AllianceOfSahelStates #NewEra
In 18 months since leaving France and ECOWAS, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have launched joint passports, biometric IDs, a military force, and the Sahel Investment and Development Bank. They're also building a common currency, reclaiming monetary sovereignty. This rapid progress contrasts sharply with decades of ECOWAS initiatives. #Sovereignty #Africa #Sahel #Development #AllianceOfSahelStates #NewEra










