After previously announcing their withdrawal from ECOWAS, accusing the bloc of straying from its founding ideals—Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso officially exited the organization following more than a year of intense diplomatic tensions.

Macron's comments on Africa have sparked backlash, highlighting tensions over France's colonial legacy and waning influence amid rising global competition.

Amid the U.S. military's withdrawal from Niger, the first summit of the Sahel Alliance convened in Niamey, marking a pivotal moment for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

African history was made again in Niger on July 6, 2024, when leaders from three West African countries decided to form a confederation aimed at resisting Western colonialism, AES.

Russia's interest in Africa appears not merely temporary but strategic, aiming to assert itself as an alternative to France, which has faced increasing isolation on the continent in recent years.