Ibrahim Traoré & AES Respond To ECOWAS State of Emergency—Sending A Strong Warning To West Africa.

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ECOWAS has just declared a state of emergency in West Africa — a move driven by the alarming rise of military coups across the region. In just a few years, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea, and others have fallen into the hands of soldiers. For an organization built to protect democracy, this is more than a warning sign; it is proof that democratic stability in West Africa is under serious threat. But instead of only reacting to each coup, ECOWAS must confront a deeper truth: Why do these coups keep happening? Why are soldiers able to take power so easily? And why do so many ordinary civilians actually support them?
In today’s video, we explore the real story behind this crisis. We will walk through the major coups starting from Mali, examine how ECOWAS responded, and explain why it eventually declared a state of emergency. More importantly, we will look at the root causes driving these coups, the public frustration that fuels support for military takeovers, and the ways ECOWAS has failed to address these issues. Let’s dive right in.
The current wave of coups in West Africa did not appear out of nowhere — it began quietly in Mali. In 2020, Malian soldiers arrested the president and forced him to resign, claiming the government was corrupt, insecurity was worsening, and ordinary people were suffering while leaders enjoyed power. Western countries condemned the coup immediately, but inside Mali, the reaction was completely different. Thousands celebrated in the streets. Years of frustration had boiled over, and many citizens saw the military as the only group willing to confront the chaos. Even today, despite Mali still facing major challenges, a large portion of the population continues to support the military leadership.