West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)
ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger weeks after Sahel states announce withdrawal from bloc
The West African bloc has lifted a majority of the sweeping sanctions it had imposed on Niger, including border closures and a freezing of state assets. The move followed soon after Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso declared their withdrawal from ECOWAS after forming the Alliance of Sahel States
ECOWAS to hold talks with Niger as Sahel states move to expand ties
The West African regional bloc has decided to negotiate with Niamey for a “short transition roadmap” that can potentially lift sweeping economic sanctions. Meanwhile, Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, is strengthening regional integration
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