The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has described the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States by some of its member states as a move to divert attention from the quest for democracy and good governance. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, who is the Chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government on Sunday said the regional bloc would not be detracted by the member states under military rule from pursuing its collective dreams.
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said the Sahel Alliance comprising Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso would not lessen the resolve of the Economic Community of West African States to uphold its primary objective.
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leaders have kept sanctions imposed on Niger after a July military coup. The regional bloc said it would need to see progress towards a transition to civilian rule before easing the measures. The leaders met for a summit in Abuja, Nigeria with the region in crisis after coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea and Niger since 2020 and two attempted coups elsewhere in recent weeks, France24 reports crediting AFP.