The recent coup d’état that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum has led to unprecedented financial sanctions against Niger, decided upon by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) leaders on July 30th. These punitive measures, including shutting down air and land borders and halting all commercial and financial transactions with Niger, promise a severe impact […]
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