ECOWAS grapples with selective justice: Balancing sanctions and silence in senegal
Today, once again, we observe an anomaly in the functioning of ECOWAS. This organization has decided to impose sanctions on certain countries in West Africa, including Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, where new leaders have taken proactive measures to address the failures of their predecessors in fulfilling their responsibilities.
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have faced sanctions from ECOWAS because their current leaders have taken decisive actions to rectify the situation.
ECOWAS has imposed food and medical sanctions on Niger, despite the presence of terrorism and conflicts in the country.
The injustice lies in the fact that in Senegal, the president should have completed his term, but chose to extend it, leading to conflicts within the population. ECOWAS has not reacted to this situation.
Why does this institution approve of the actions of the Senegalese leader? Is it because they share common interests, and therefore anything goes for their member?
It is important to note that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withdrew from ECOWAS to join the Alliance of Sahel States, a commendable initiative that signals hope for true African independence.
While ECOWAS seems to defend Western interests, the Alliance of Sahel States stands up for African interests, earning respect from many stakeholders.
The question now is why this regional Organization is not reacting to the injustice suffered by Senegal.
