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The ECOWAS heads of state decided on Saturday, following an extraordinary summit, to lift part of the sanctions against Niger. ECOWAS “has decided to lift with immediate effect” some of the sanctions imposed on Niger since the seizure of power in Niamey by a military regime which overthrew elected President Mohamed Bazoum in July. 

The borders and airspace will notably be reopened, following the extraordinary summit of ECOWAS leaders. Remember that ECOWAS had imposed several sanctions on each country after the military took power. 

In Niger, these sanctions concerned, among other things, the closure of land and air borders, as well as the cessation of all economic transactions, including the supply of electricity. 

Protesting against the measures imposed on their countries, the military authorities of Mali, Burkina and Niger announced the “immediate” withdrawal of their countries from ECOWAS. They come together within the AES.