The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reacted to the exit announcement of Niger Republic, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc.
In a joint statement on Sunday, the three West African
countries criticised ECOWAS over the sanctions imposed on them as part of
efforts to reverse the coups in their countries.
They also accused the commission of drifting from the spirit
of pan-Africanism, and blamed it for failing to stem the insecurity and
terrorism in their nations.
Reacting to the decision, ECOWAS expressed surprise about the development, saying it received no prior notification of the countries’ position.
“The attention of the
Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission)
has been drawn to a statement broadcast on the National Televisions of Mali and
Niger announcing the decision of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to withdraw from
ECOWAS,” the bloc said in a statement.
“The ECOWAS Commission is yet to receive any direct formal
notification from the three Member States about their intention to withdraw
from the Community.
“The ECOWAS Commission, as directed by the Authority of
Heads of State and Government, has been working assiduously with these
countries for the restoration of constitutional order.
“Burkina Faso, Niger,
and Mali remain important members of the Community and the Authority remains committed
to finding a negotiated solution to the political impasse.”
ECOWAS said it would make further pronouncements as the
situation evolves.
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