Mali Suspended From Region Bloc By ECOWAS Over Coup

Mali Suspended From Regional Block By ECOWAS Over Coup

Posted by: Kyeyune Andrew Jonathan in Uganda news May 31, 2021

West African leaders on Sunday suspended Mali from their regional bloc over the military coup that happened last week. However, though, the Ghanaian president, Nana Akufo-Addo believes ECOWAS must keep supporting the people of the West African country to find a peaceful resolution.

‘’I urge your excellencies to remain resolute in supporting the people of Mali to find a peaceful solution and restore democracy and stability in the country. In this respect, we must critically examine the dynamics of the current situation and make informed decisions. And thus using this opportunity to reiterate, on behalf of ECOWAS, our continued commitment to the peaceful transition in Mali,’’ Nana Akufo-Addo stressed.

All international partners of ECOWAS, including the African Union, were urged by the body to support the successful implementation of the transition in Mali.

‘’So, heads of state have resolved to when Mali, the mediator will remain in place and continue to engage the Malian Authority to ensure that, and of course, the ECOWAS Commission and we are asking and appealing to all the international communities to engage Mali and to assist the West African country on the path, so that they do not derail from the conditions,’’ Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey said.

The new Mali president Col Assimi Goita seized power by deposing the president and prime minister forcing them to resign. This move was condemned by regional bloc leaders saying it violated mediation steps.

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