West African regional bloc, ECOWAS has confirmed the withdrawal of three of its members from the organization.
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced plans to withdraw from ECOWAS last year after tense relations with the regional bloc.
They have formed the Alliance of Sahel States to champion economic development and also fight insecurity in their regions.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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