Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Established in 1975 by the Treaty of Lagos, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) aims to foster economic integration and regional stability.

ECOWAS Sanctions on Juntas in Mali, Niger

  • Imposed economic blockades and froze state assets to pressure juntas for democratic transitions.
  • Border closures led to severe inflation, impacting essential food and medicine supplies in landlocked Niger.
  • Most financial sanctions were lifted in early 2024 to encourage dialogue and prevent regional fragmentation.

Peacekeeping in Sahel Region

  • Deployed ECOMOG historically to successfully resolve civil wars in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
  • Currently coordinates with the African Union to stabilise volatile border zones against ....
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