"ECOWAS Urges Coup Nations to Reconsider Withdrawal Amid Rising Economic Hardship and Insecurity in West Africa"

The President of the ECOWAS Commission criticized Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger for their hasty decision to withdraw from the West African bloc, stating that it did not consider the implications on their citizens. The Extra-ordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council at Ministerial Level was held to discuss these decisions, with concerns raised about the threats to peace and political stability in the region. The Chairman of the MSC emphasized the importance of finding solutions while upholding democratic governance and the rights of the people, highlighting the strength of the community in addressing shared challenges.