*By Paul EjimeFrance and the United States were two countries that championed so-called international condemnation of and outrage against the 26 July 2023 military coup in Niger. In diplomatic parlance, Niger and its leaders “are strategic allies” to France, its Western allies and the United States. But it has now emerged that ECOWAS is “on its own” as far as the military intervention in Niger is concerned. ECOWAS has to re-evaluate its partnerships, review its strategy, and prioritize the use of diplomacy, especially on the Niger crisis. Therefore, we urge the Biden administration to advocate for exemptions for humanitarian assistance and critical commodities such as food and medicine to be integrated into current ECOWAS sanctions,” said the Congress members.

Source: GNN Liberia September 20, 2023 23:03 UTC