A group of Malian nationals residing in Ivory Coast convened in Abidjan on Sunday to express their opposition to Mali's planned exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) next January. Approximately three million Malians live and work in Ivory Coast, and they are increasingly concerned about their future if the military junta's decision is implemented. He raised concerns about the potential impact on the diaspora if Mali were to withdraw, posing the question of what would happen to young Malians living abroad. In January, Colonel Assimi Goita's military junta announced the country's withdrawal from ECOWAS in a letter. Additionally, the military junta has decided to terminate the fragile peace agreement with armed rebel groups in the northern area.

Source: Ethiopian News August 05, 2024 16:55 UTC