Following military takeovers in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formally suspended the three nations from the regional group.    ECOWAS declared that people of the impacted countries would continue to have the freedom to travel around its member states despite the suspensions.   ECOWAS's position on the unconstitutional transfers of administration in the region was emphasized by the decision, which was approved during a bloc meeting.

Free mobility guarantees that citizens can continue to travel, live, and trade within the bloc without hindrance, even while the suspension restricts the three nations' ability to participate in ECOWAS activities.   ECOWAS has emphasized its commitment to democratic administration and constitutional order by continuously denouncing military takeovers in its member states. While taking steps to lessen the impact of the suspensions on regular residents, the bloc is nevertheless advocating for a restoration to civilian governance in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.