ECOWAS Enacts Economic Sanctions on Niger Following...
International News
August 11, 2023
In the aftermath of the recent coup in Niger, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), consisting of 15 member nations, has taken decisive action by imposing stringent economic sanctions. These measures include the closure of land and air borders, significantly isolating the land-locked nation. Adding to the pressure, Niger's largest power supplier, Nigeria, has reduced its energy supply to the country, leading to widespread power shortages.