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Why did Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announce their immediate withdrawal from Ecowas?
Why did Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announce their immediate withdrawal from Ecowas?
- Due to frustration with Ecowas' struggle to ensure security in the region. (correct)
- Because they wanted to join a different regional political and economic union.
- To increase economic cooperation within west Africa.
- To align themselves with former colonial powers.
What factor has contributed to the persistent poverty experienced by populations in some Ecowas member states?
What factor has contributed to the persistent poverty experienced by populations in some Ecowas member states?
- Effective security measures by Ecowas.
- Strong economic growth in the region.
- Perceived support for leaders aligned with former colonial powers. (correct)
- Increased foreign aid from non-colonial powers.
Which two west African countries are among the world's five most affected by terrorism?
Which two west African countries are among the world's five most affected by terrorism?
- Senegal and Ivory Coast
- Togo and Benin
- Ghana and Nigeria
- Mali and Burkina Faso (correct)
What role did French colonial rule play in the establishment of political systems in African states?
What role did French colonial rule play in the establishment of political systems in African states?
What led to allegations that Niger's president, Mohamed Bazoum, was a puppet for French interests?
What led to allegations that Niger's president, Mohamed Bazoum, was a puppet for French interests?
What is a major reason behind the frustration with Ecowas within west Africa?
What is a major reason behind the frustration with Ecowas within west Africa?
How many former British and French colonies are part of Ecowas?
How many former British and French colonies are part of Ecowas?
What impact has Ecowas' perceived support for leaders aligned with former colonial powers had on its member states?
What impact has Ecowas' perceived support for leaders aligned with former colonial powers had on its member states?
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