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Breaking News: ECOWAS Summit Convenes Amid Regional Turmoil Triggered By A Surge in Coups
Breaking News: ECOWAS Summit Convenes Amid Regional Turmoil Triggered By A Surge in Coups....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
As the West African region grapples with military takeovers in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Niger since 2020, leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are set to meet on Sunday in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, to address the escalating crisis. Recent weeks have seen attempted coups in member states Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau, adding to the region’s instability……CONTINUE READING
The withdrawal of French military forces from the Sahel, the region along the Sahara desert, has raised concerns about the potential spread of conflicts southward to Gulf of Guinea states such as Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Ivory Coast. ECOWAS commission president Omar Touray emphasized the link between military coups and regional insecurity, stating, “These military coups are not only based on a fake narrative and false justifications; they are also a driver of insecurity in the region.”
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the current chair of ECOWAS, will lead the summit, addressing the delayed transitions back to civilian rule in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Niger. US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will also participate in the meeting, focusing on discussions surrounding Niger’s return to democratic rule and Sahel security.
Niger, a key Western ally in the fight against Sahel militants, has called for the withdrawal of French troops stationed in the country, while the US maintains a military presence. In response to the military regime in Niger, ECOWAS members have imposed stringent economic sanctions. The bloc demands the immediate return of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, but the military junta has detained him, asserting that a return to civilian rule may take up to three years.
Recent diplomatic efforts, including Nigeria’s proposal for Bazoum’s release to a third country to initiate talks on lifting sanctions, have faced resistance from Niger’s military leaders. Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbe has been asked to act as a mediator, highlighting the complex challenges the region faces in restoring stability and democratic governance.
Source: Bushradiogist
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