What's behind Niger, Mali & Burkina Faso's decision to leave ECOWAS | DW News

A decision by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to quit West Africa's economic and political bloc, ECOWAS, has come as a shock to many in the region, but not a surprise. This move could reverse decades of regional integration, leaving millions of people in limbo. The three junta-led countries jointly announced their departure at the end of January, accusing ECOWAS of abandoning its founding ideals. They also say that the regional organization has become a threat to member states. 00:00 Intro and report 03:02 DW speaks with ECOWAS and AU Analyst Emmanuel Bensah Jr. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutsche... For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook:   / deutschewellenews   ►Twitter:   / dwnews   ►Instagram:   / dwnews   ►Twitch:   / dwnews_hangout   Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie:    / dwdeutsch   #ECOWAS #Juntas #Africa