African Union

The African Union has demanded the release of Mali’s President Keita, who resigned after being detained at gunpoint by mutinous soldiers

Ecowas

The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has rejected the military coup in Mali and ordered sanctions against its ringleaders.

The bloc of 15 West African countries condemned the mutiny within the Mali’s armed forces that led to seizure of power and ouster of President Ibrahim Boubacar Kéita.

The body says the coup is likely to have a negative impact on peace and stability in Mali as well as the region.

A major decision announced by Ecowas is the closure of all land and air borders as well as stopping all economic, commercial and financial flows and transactions between member countries and Mali.

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