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[UNLOCKED] The Alliance of Sahel States Pt. 1: Burkina Faso – An Anti-imperialist Introduction w/ Prudence Iticka

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ECOWAS and the Sahel Crisis

This chapter examines the complexities surrounding ECOWAS amidst political turmoil in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, highlighting criticisms of its imperialistic tendencies. It explores the justified withdrawal of these states from ECOWAS, retaliatory measures by Western powers, and the profound socio-economic impacts on the region as it grapples with neo-colonial challenges.

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