Regional West African Court Dismisses Niger's Challenge to ECOWAS Sanctions
A court for the West African regional bloc ECOWAS has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Niger's transitional leaders and some corporations over sanctions imposed on Niger by ECOWAS following the July ouster of President Mohammed Bazoum. The applicants argued the sanctions are causing hardships for millions of Nigeriens. However, the ECOWAS Court of Justice said the military government did not have standing to make a case on behalf of Niger. Last month, Niger's military leaders, along with seven corporations... Читать дальше...