In a show of solidarity with Niger, neighboring countries Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Mali have come together to reject and not enforce the sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

These three nations, already facing their own sanctions due to pressure from Western powers, have chosen not to inflict punitive measures upon the Nigerien people.

The ECOWAS embargo, criticized as “inhumane and immoral,” has also faced disapproval from Algeria and Libya, further emphasizing their shared stance against the controversial decision by ECOWAS.

This allied front showcases the military ruled African countries’ commitment to supporting Niger amidst external pressures, while also raising concerns about potential impacts on regional relations within the ECOWAS.