The repercussions of the economic sanctions imposed by ECOWAS and UEMOA on Niger following the military coup continue to be felt. In a recently issued statement, the Togolese Revenue Office (OTR) announced the suspension of all commercial transactions and transit services to or from Niger.
As the entity responsible for collecting customs and tax revenues in Togo, the OTR has decided to temporarily suspend commercial exchanges with Niger in response to regional sanctions aimed at restoring constitutional order in the neighboring country. This measure is part of a series of pressures exerted on the coup leaders to reinstate the legitimately elected President, Mohamed Bazoum, at the helm of the country.
On July 30th, ECOWAS announced a set of economic sanctions against Niger, with the goal of pressuring the current military authorities to uphold democratic principles and restore the constitutional government. These sanctions include trade and financial restrictions, as well as travel bans on those responsible for the coup.
