The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strongly condemned the recent wave of terrorist attacks in Mali, warning that the violence poses a serious threat to peace and stability across the wider West African region.

In a statement issued from its headquarters in Abuja, the regional bloc described the co-ordinated assaults as “heinous acts” that underscore the growing insecurity in the Sahel.

The attacks, which took place on Saturday across several parts of Mali, are among the latest in a series of escalating incidents linked to armed groups operating in the country. ECOWAS said the violence highlights the “barbaric nature” of those responsible and the urgent need for a collective response.

The bloc has called on governments, security forces and regional mechanisms to work together more closely, urging a coordinated effort to confront what it described as a shared threat.

ECOWAS also extended its condolences to the victims and expressed solidarity with the Malian authorities and citizens, as the country continues to grapple with worsening insecurity.

–ChannelAfrica/ECOWAS–