Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withdraw from the International Criminal Court

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger announced to the global community that they plan on immediately withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC). These three military-led countries stated that they felt the ICC was an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression.” The ICC has not yet issued an official response, and although these three countries stressed their urgent need to withdraw, the process will take up to a year before it is fully effective.

GlobalEliana HalivniOctober 4, 2025Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Coup, International Relations, Africa, Global NewsComment

Mali's Military Junta Faces International Pressure to Name Civilian Leader

“Instability in both Mali and the region has led ECOWAS to establish a deadline for the military junta to name an interim civilian leader by September 22nd, 2020. ECOWAS has also set an ultimatum for Mali’s military leaders to hold new elections within the year, as opposed to the junta’s original plan to remain in power for three more years. The leader of Mali’s transition will be a critical figure in the development of the country.”

GlobalManav ShahSeptember 23, 2020Mali, AfricaComment