Following the recent military coup in Guinea-Bissau, ECOWAS has moved to impose sanctions. But will this approach support long-term stability?
In an interview with Al Jazeera English, our Peace & Security Policy Lead, Ovigwe Eguegu unpacks the likely economic consequences of sanctions for Guinea-Bissau’s already fragile economy, including risks to cashew exports, foreign investment, and broader economic resilience.
The analysis highlights why punitive measures, without political solutions, often deepen instability rather than resolve it.
