The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has told its member states to recognise the international passports of citizens of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, despite the countries’ exit from the bloc.

The three West African countries are junta-led, and their military regimes show no hope for a return to democracy.

The three countries have formed a confederation called the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).

Despite this, ECOWAS has been accommodating to them, and announced that it will grant the three countries opportunities for engagement.

In a statement published by the regional bloc, it directed other member states to provide full support and cooperation to ECOWAS officials from the three countries during their assignments for the community and allow their citizens to enjoy visa-free movement in accordance with ECOWAS protocols.

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