The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is facing potential challenges as three member countries - Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso - are set to officially withdraw from the organization on January 29. Despite currently having strong support in their respective countries, analysts anticipate that economic difficulties and high levels of insecurity will lead citizens to demand more effective solutions to local problems, requiring significant external support from ECOWAS.
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