Ecowas rejects Mali coup, orders sanctions against masterminds

Malian soldiers are celebrated as they arrive at the Independence square in Bamako on August 18, 2020. PHOTO | AFP

The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has rejected the military coup in Mali and ordered sanctions against its ringleaders.

The bloc of 15 West African countries condemned the mutiny within the Mali's armed forces that led to seizure of power and ouster of President Ibrahim Boubacar Kéita.