ECOWAS condemns terrorist attacks in Mali, calls for unity against regional instability
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The Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that occurred on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in several localities in Mali. In a communiqué released the following day in Abuja, the regional organization described these acts as "heinous" and denounced the violence of their perpetrators, stating that they continue to threaten peace and stability in West Africa. ECOWAS emphasized that these acts demonstrate the barbaric nature of the perpetrators, who continue to jeopardize peace, security, and stability across the entire West African region. In response, ECOWAS called on member states, security forces, regional mechanisms, and populations to strengthen cooperation in the fight against terrorism. The organization highlighted the necessity of collective mobilization to confront this phenomenon, which impacts the stability and development of the region. ECOWAS also expressed its solidarity with the Malian authorities and population, while extending its condolences to the families of the victims.
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