Just In: ECOWAS slams fresh sanctions over Niger Republic coup

Following the expiration of its deadline to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum or risk sanctions, including possible military action, the Economic Community Of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday, imposed fresh sanctions over the coup in Niger Republic.

It could be recalled that the regional bloc at the end of the ultimatum, scheduled a meeting for Thursday to review the situation in the West African nation.

However, while addressing State House correspondents on Tuesday, Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngeale, said more sanctions had been imposed on the individuals and entities relating with the military junta in Niger Republic.

Meanwhile, he did not go into details, but said this was carried out through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

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