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ECOWAS Leaders End Abuja Summit, Readies Counterterrorism Standby Force, Pledges Gradual Easing Of Sanctions On Niger Republic

Global UpfrontDec 10, 2023December 10, 20230

ECOWAS leaders ended its 64th ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government on Sunday in Abuja, resolving to urgently review efforts

ECOWAS, Nigeria And The Niger Republic Coup Sanctions: Time To Recalibrate

Global UpfrontDec 5, 2023December 5, 20230

By Nnamdi Obasi, Senior Adviser, ICG, Nigeria In July, a group of military officers overthrew Niger’s government, sending shock waves through coup-plagued West Africa. Within

Why Aren’t Sanctions Preventing Coups In Africa?

Global UpfrontNov 23, 2023November 23, 20230

In response to the resurgence of coups since 2019, the African Union (AU) and regional economic blocs have issued sanctions against errant States, predominantly by

With Attacks Escalating, U.S. Sanctions Iran-backed Militia Members Attacking U.S. Forces

Global UpfrontNov 18, 2023November 18, 20230

The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on six people affiliated with the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia Kataeb Hezbollah, which is accused of being behind a spate

Niger Republic Coup: ECOWAS Must Do These 3 Things To Break The Stalemate

Global UpfrontSep 5, 2023September 5, 20230

By Olayinka Ajala It’s been a month since military guards under the command of General Abdourahamane Tchiani ended 12 years of democratic governance in Niger.

Russia’s UN Security Council Resolution On Lifting Anti-Malian Sanctions in 2024 Not Passed

Global UpfrontAug 31, 2023August 31, 20230

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday was unable to pass Russia’s draft resolution on lifting sanctions off Mali in September 2024. Russia voted

U.S. Sanctions Individuals Contributing to Increased Conflict and Instability in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Global UpfrontAug 25, 2023August 25, 20230

Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned six individuals for contributing to the most recent escalation of conflict in

Update: ECOWAS Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Niger Republic Individuals, Entities Over Role In Coup

Global UpfrontAug 9, 2023August 9, 20230

The Economic Community Of West Africa States (ECOWAS) under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has imposed fresh sanctions over the coup in Niger

ECOWAS Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Niger Republic Individuals, Entities Over Coup

Global UpfrontAug 8, 2023August 8, 20230

The Economic Community Of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has imposed fresh sanctions over the coup in Niger Republic. The regional bloc had earlier given Niger

Niger Republic Junta Suspends French Broadcasts As Supporters Protest Against Sanctions

Global UpfrontAug 4, 2023August 4, 20230

Supporters of Niger’s junta protested against foreign sanctions in the capital Niamey on Thursday, as France condemned the new authorities’ suspension of major French television