Tag: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Analysing ECOWAS’ year of milestones, turbulence
In spite of various entreaties by regional leaders and stakeholders for the three states to rescind their decision, the moves…
Updated: ECOWAS declares state of emergency across West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency in the region.
Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim appoints two aides to ECOWAS Parliament
The appointments were announced by Bola Olagbegi, the senator’s Chief of Staff, on Friday in Okitipupa, Ondo State, with immediate…
Japan, ECOWAS strengthen ties ahead of 2025 TICAD meeting
In a statement issued by Ms. Shimada Mami, Third Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in Nigeria, it was revealed…
Why we want to amend ECOWAS parliament’s supplementary act — Kalu
“We’ll see whether they are fit for our purpose or not. When laws become obsolete, they don’t fit into the…
ECOWAS Parliament deploying mechanisms to stop Mali, B/Faso, Niger exit
“If these are not enough, we will increase because there are so many development agencies, there are so many people,…
Uphold democratic values – CDS Musa urges ECOWAS Defence Chiefs
In July, the three country’s leaders took part in the first summit of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), set…
ECOWAS defence chiefs meet in Abuja
The Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, are currently in a meeting at…
The Sahel Exodus: Implications of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Leaving ECOWAS
The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS underscores the complex interplay of economic, security, and political factors…
Niger: Why Tinubu, ECOWAS must avoid war path – PRP
By Naomi Sharang The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to use…
Tinubu, ECOWAS warned against invading Niger
“War will destabilise the entire Sahelian region and can lead to the spread of violence and instability to other countries…
Stop that Senseless Niger Military Project
By Adama Gaye Everybody saw the coming disaster, but the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), whose top leaders,…
Niger coup: ECOWAS military chiefs postpone meeting indefinitely
Chiefs of staff from member states of the West African bloc were set to attend the meeting in Accra, but…
Niger waits ECOWAS’ response after junta rejects ultimatum
ECOWAS has said it would issue a statement on its next steps in response to the Niger junta’s refusal to…
Niger coup: West African leaders meet as junta warns against intervention
“We want to once more remind ECOWAS or any other adventurer, of our firm determination to defend our homeland,” he…
What Tinubu will promote as ECOWAS Chair – Ajulo
According to him, Tinubu left a tremendous imprint on the way to go with his acceptance speech, adding that the…
NACCIMA hails Tinubu’s appointment as ECOWAS Chair
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has congratulated President Bola Tinubu…
2023 Elections: ECOWAS Mission meets IPAC in Lagos
Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, Head of the mission and former Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Ghana, told IPAC members at…
What brought us to Nigeria – ECOWAS Fact-Finding Mission
According to him, the 2023 general elections remain important to the African continent and beyond, hence the need for stakeholders…
ECOWAS appoints Yayi Boni as mediator
Boni would replace Ghanaian diplomat Mohamed Ibn Chambas, who stepped down as the ECOWAS mediator.
Mali junta slaps ECOWAS leaders, proposes 5-year transition
ECOWAS has imposed sanctions on Malian officials over election delays and promised more if Mali did not produce a plan…
ECOWAS Commission presents 2022 budget to AFC
By Lizzy Okoji The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission on Thursday presented its 2022 budget before the…
ECOWAS to name countries flouting Court’s rulings
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said it plans to name and shame countries who have not regarded…
Nigeria will support democracy in ECOWAS countries – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that Nigeria will within the limits of resources, do her best to support the consolidation…
Photo News: Osinbajo attends ECOWAS summit in Ghana
Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday attended the ECOWAS Extraordinary Summit on the situation in Mali on behalf…
Mali must appoint civilian govt. immediately – ECOWAS
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, the acting chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Tuesday…
Osinbajo leaves Abuja for Ghana to attend ECOWAS’ Summit on Mali
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has left Abuja for Accra, Ghana to attend an Extraordinary Summit of the Economic…
Osinbajo attends ECOWAS extraordinary summit in Ghana
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Accra, Ghana, to attend an Extraordinary Summit of the Economic…
Full statement of Buhari at ECOWAS summit today
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday spoke on a number of issues bordering from the political crisis in Mali, West African…
Buhari urges ECOWAS leaders to resist tenure elongation
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday appealed to ECOWAS leaders to resist the urge to elongate their tenure in office beyond…