Nigerian Soldiers To Return Home From Mali, President Jonathan Informs ECOWAS
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The Federal Government, Presidency have indicated their intentions to withdraw Nigerian troops from Mali.
The chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Alassane Ouattara, stated this on Thursday.
Mr. Ouattara, who is also the Ivorian President, quoted a letter from President Goodluck Jonathan stating Nigeria’s position.
Nigeria and other African countries sent troops to Mali earlier in the year to join French forces in chasing out Islamists who had taken over several parts of the country.
The chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Alassane Ouattara, stated this on Thursday.
Mr. Ouattara, who is also the Ivorian President, quoted a letter from President Goodluck Jonathan stating Nigeria’s position.
Nigeria and other African countries sent troops to Mali earlier in the year to join French forces in chasing out Islamists who had taken over several parts of the country.