The Economic Community Of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has imposed fresh sanctions on the Niger Republic following a coup by the military junta.
The regional bloc had earlier given Niger junta seven days to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum or risk sanctions, including possible military action.
Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngeale, who addressed journalists on Tuesday, August 8, announced that more sanctions had been imposed on the individuals and entities relating to the military junta in the Niger Republic.
Ajuri who did not share more details on the sanctions, said it is being carried out through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
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