ECOWAS Lifts Sanctions on Niger, Mali, and Guinea Amid Regional Tensions

The move, aimed at easing humanitarian suffering, seeks to foster dialogue and persuade junta-led countries to remain in the bloc.

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger, Mali, and Guinea on humanitarian grounds to ease suffering caused by previous measures.
The decision aims to encourage dialogue and cooperation among member states, amidst tensions and political crises in the region.
Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, ousted in a military coup last July, remains imprisoned despite calls for his immediate release.
The lifting of sanctions is seen as a gesture of appeasement, with ECOWAS urging the junta-led countries to reconsider their decision to quit the bloc.
ECOWAS faces challenges in maintaining regional stability and unity, as the departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger threatens its cohesion.