Tag: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
IOM rescues 67,000 stranded Nigerian migrants, supports 30,000
The United Nations International Organization for Migration (UN-IOM) has rescued more than. 67,000 stranded Nigerian migrants and empowermed at least…
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…