Africa: ECOWAS, A Union of Friends serving the Imperialist
Recent events on the African continent will forever be etched in history, shedding light on the shortcomings and failures of sub-regional organizations meant to defend the interests of the people. It is no longer a secret that ECOWAS has lost its influence on the continent for several years now.
Since the coups in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, ECOWAS has reacted by imposing illegal sanctions on these countries, in violation of its own texts.
Niger remains particularly affected by these sanctions imposed by this community.
This series of events has led these three countries to form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and ultimately withdraw from ECOWAS.
The withdrawal of AES is a relief for their populations, considering ECOWAS as a threat.
These countries believe they have reached a point of no return and are no longer bound by the community’s texts requiring a one-year notice for withdrawal.
The return of these countries to ECOWAS seems unlikely, as the organization has lost all credibility by violating its own rules and adopting a two-tiered policy towards its members.
When observing the current political situation in Senegal and ECOWAS remaining silent, it is evident that this community is playing a cat-and-mouse game.
It sanctioned Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso for coups, but remains incapable of taking similar measures against Macky Sall, who has just committed an institutional coup.
Macky Sall’s proximity to France raises questions about ECOWAS’s real influence over him, demonstrating once again that this community is under the influence of France, making it a union of friendly presidents indifferent to the well-being of their people.
These situations confirm the relevance of the decision of the AES countries, who quickly understood the need to start anew to establish worthy African organizations.
Their withdrawal from ECOWAS is widely applauded by the populations.
Many presidents of ECOWAS member countries even congratulate these nations for their decision, emphasizing the need for African leaders to rethink regional organizations for a sovereign Africa.
Neil CAMARA
