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Ecowas Lifts Sanctions on Guinea, Mali, and Niger

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) lifted economic sanctions on Niger, Mali, and Burkina-Faso after a regional summit. 

The lifting of the sanctions followed long hours of deliberations by the regional leaders at an extraordinary summit on the political, peace, and security situation in the sub region. This decision was based on humanitarian concerns, particularly the upcoming holy months of Lent and Ramadan. 

The sanctions, aimed at pressuring the countries towards democratic governance, included border closures, travel restrictions, and financial freezes. While lifting the sanctions, ECOWAS leaders emphasized their commitment to regional ideals like security, social stability, and good governance. They also called for the free flow of essential goods to the affected countries.

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