The Special Representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Mali is no longer welcome in the country. The decision was notified to him by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Hamidou Boly, special representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Mali is declared ''persona non grata''. Summoned yesterday Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation notified him of this decision which expelled him from Malian territory. This decision comes following several warnings sent to the person concerned through his hierarchy. Consequently, a 72-hour ultimatum was granted to the person concerned to leave Malian territory, informs a press release from the sub-regional community made public on Tuesday, October 25, 2021 in Koulouba. However, the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the readiness of the transitional government in place to continue to dialogue with ECOWAS with a view to the success of the transition and the consolidation of efforts with the aim of strengthening sub-regional integration in the mutual respect and sincerity.