Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Begin Process to Withdraw From the ICC

A significant diplomatic development has emerged from Africa's Sahel region. According to reports, the International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed that Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have begun the process to withdraw.

Key points

• The three countries have started a year-long withdrawal process
• The move is seen as a signal of their shifting foreign policy

Analysts say the development matters for both the international justice system and regional politics.