ECOWAS Faces Disintegration as Sahel States Form Breakaway Confederation

West African leaders intensify efforts to reconcile with military juntas amid growing regional instability.

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have formed the Confederation of Sahel States, solidifying their exit from ECOWAS.
ECOWAS has appointed Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to negotiate with the breakaway nations.
The split threatens regional security cooperation and economic stability, impacting a market of 400 million people.
A proposed 5,000-strong regional anti-terrorism force is in development to address escalating jihadist violence.
ECOWAS leaders express concern over worsening insecurity and potential political isolation for the breakaway states.