ECOWAS Shuts Land, Air Borders With Mali To Push For Speedy Return To Democracy
West African countries under ECOWAS last Sunday decided to close borders with Mali, besides imposing sweeping economic sanctions in response to what it calls ‘unacceptable delays’ in holding promised elections after a 2020 military coup. The decision followed a summit of leaders of the bloc called to discuss a proposal from Mali’s transitional authorities to hold elections in December 2025 instead…
