Why are Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso leaving the ICC? Justice or sovereignty?

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have begun the year-long process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, arguing the court has become selective and politically motivated. The decision marks another significant step in the Alliance of Sahel States' effort to distance itself from Western institutions. Supporters view the withdrawal as a reclaiming of sovereignty. Critics warn it could reduce accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity, leaving victims with fewer avenues for justice in a region already facing prolonged conflict.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Burkinafaso#Mali#Niger#ICC 00:00 Why the Sahel Is Leaving the ICC 00:47 The ICC Exit Explained 02:13 Why Now? 03:57 Sovereignty vs. Justice 05:22 Does the ICC Target Africa? 07:08 Russia's Role in the Sahel 08:37 African Views on the ICC 11:05 Is the ICC Losing Credibility? 14:15 Who Protects Victims? 16:21 The Geopolitics Behind the Exit 17:42 Can Africa Replace the ICC? 20:27 What Happens Next? 21:18 Is an African Solution Possible? 23:22 Final Verdict