ECOWAS Engages Third-Party Mediators to Reintegrate Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says arrangements are in place to resolve differences with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger by enlisting the help of third-party mediators.
The regional body had recently lifted sanctions imposed on the three junta-led nations, citing “humanitarian considerations” among other reasons.
ECOWAS had also called on the countries to return to the regional bloc.
Speaking on the development on Friday, Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS commissioner for political affairs, peace and security, said there is a need to deploy additional measures to encourage them to remain in the bloc.
“There are various engagements also going on, not only by ECOWAS but by third parties and all that in order for all of us to find common ground with these countries.
“We are just waiting for the three member states, who I must repeat, are all important members of ECOWAS.
“And without them, it is going to be more difficult to deal with many of the challenges facing the region.
