ECOWAS lifts sanctions against Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted sanctions imposed on Niger Republic, Mali, Burkina Faso, member nations that are ruled by military.

The authorities of ECOWAS on Saturday said the decision was based on humanitarian considerations, especially because of the  Lenten period and the approaching month of Ramadan.

The regional bloc also lifted sanctions on Republic of Guinea-Bissau.

To invite all four countries to a meeting.

Wadzani Apagu
Wadzani Apaguhttp://Maidawaarewaa.com
Wadzani Apagu is a journalist with over five years working experience in the media business, he is an author and writer with several columns and articles to his name, published in Blueprint, Daily Trust and Naira Land among other news platforms. Mr. Wadzani is a backpack journalist and a public commentator.

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