Niger Republic voices concerns over the potential strain on historic ties with Nigeria following the joint decision, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, to exit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The countries criticize ECOWAS for imposing sanctions and cite regional security concerns. Nigeria condemns the exit, emphasizing ECOWAS's role in regional stability.
In a strongly-worded response, Niger Republic accuses Nigeria of unfair sanctions and urges restraint to preserve the longstanding fraternity.
Tensions escalate as diplomatic discourse unfolds amid the geopolitical ramifications of the ECOWAS exit.
