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Namibia: West African military states promise visa-free travel to rival bloc – News

Namibia: West African military states promise visa-free travel to rival bloc – News

Africa Links 24 with Chris Ewokor
Published on 2024-12-16 07:16:51

Three West African states ruled by military leaders have announced visa-free travel and residency rights for citizens in the 15-member regional bloc Ecowas, ahead of the trio leaving the group.

The leaders of the states – Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – said the visa and residency decision had been taken in the spirit of friendship, and to strengthen centuries-old ties among African people.

The trio plan to withdraw from Ecowas in January after refusing the bloc’s demand to…

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