at the end of the extraordinary summits of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), held on January 09, 2022 in Acra, in the Republic of Ghana , very heavy sanctions fell on the Republic of Mali. However, the Malian government reacted vigorously.

“These measures contrast with the efforts made by the Government and its availability for dialogue with a view to finding a compromise with ECOWAS on the timetable for elections in Mali. The Government of Mali strongly condemns these illegal and illegitimate sanctions taken by UEMOA and ECOWAS, organizations nevertheless based on solidarity and the pan-African ideal, curiously at a time when the Malian Armed Forces are reaping spectacular results in the fight against terrorism. , which had not happened for more than a decade”, protests the Malian Government in a press release from its spokesman Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga. For Bamako, these decisions are not based on any community text. Thus, the Government of Mali denounces and rejects these decisions. Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga, in his press release, regrets that West African sub-regional organizations are being exploited by extra-regional powers with ulterior motives.

“Faced with any eventuality of deployment of foreign forces against our country, the Government of Mali calls on the Defense and Security Forces, as well as the population, to redouble their vigilance and to remain mobilized. The Government of Mali calls for solidarity and support from friendly countries and institutions”, launched the spokesperson for the Malian government.