ENTIRE LIST OF 15 ECOWAS MEMBER STATES

Babatunji Wusu –

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) formally eased economic sanctions on Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso last week, marking a momentous event for West Africa.

This decision was made following lengthy deliberations on the political, security, and peace conditions in the region during an emergency summit held on Saturday at the State House in Abuja.

Omar Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, made the announcement and went over the Authority’s resolutions to halt a number of restrictive measures.

These include lifting the no-fly zone for commercial aircraft over the nation, restoring the land and air borders with Niger, and ending the suspension of all financial transactions between ECOWAS members and Niger.

Furthermore, Niger will have full access to all of its assets held at the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID).

This action follows the three nations—which are presently governed by the military—announced on January 28 that they were leaving the ECOWAS, claiming a departure from pan-Africanism and the bloc’s basic ideals.

The ECOWAS Commission, on the other hand, answered back right once, claiming that it had not received formal notification of any withdrawal and underlining that Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali are still essential members of the Community.

The three nations’ continuous membership listing on the ECOWAS website attests to this position.

The whole list of ECOWAS nations is available here.

1. BENIN

2. BURKINA FASO

3. CABO VERDE

4. CÔTE D’IVOIRE

5. THE GAMBIA

6. GHANA

7. GUINEA

8. GUINEA BISSAU

9. LIBERIA

10. MALI

11. NIGER

12. NIGERIA

13. SENEGAL

14. SIERRA LEONE

15. TOGO