Tag: Ecowas
Venezuela: ECOWAS condemns breach of sovereignty, urges restraint
The Commission made the appeal in a statement issued in Abuja following the recent arrest and deportation of Venezuelan President…
EECOWAS declares united war on terror, coups, economic fragmentation
In a blunt rebuke of military takeovers and attempts to undermine democratic rule, the ECOWAS chairman said the resurgence of…
ECOWAS to sanction Guinea-Bissau coup enablers
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to impose targeted sanctions on individuals and groups supporting…
ECOWAS Summit: Tinubu, regional presidents meet as coup threats spread across West Africa
The meeting is the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government and is holding…
ECOWAS urges members to unite against unconstitutional change of govt
ECOWAS said it will speak with a unified voice, guided by our protocol on democracy and good governance, to ensure…
ECOWAS deploys troops to Benin Republic after foiled coup
Troops, including soldiers from neighbouring Nigeria, are to support the government and protect the country’s constitutional order, ECOWAS said in…
ECOWAS vows military action to shield Benin after failed coup
“ECOWAS will support the government and the people in all forms necessary, including the deployment of the regional standby force,…
Regional force may be deployed as ECOWAS reacts to Benin Republic attempted ‘Coup’
The organisation described the incident as a serious threat to democracy and an unacceptable attempt to overturn the will of…
Insecurity: Ex- EcoPar Speaker Tunis urges Nigerians to support Tinubu
Support will give courage to the leaders to do more, but if you continue to criticise them, even when they…
ECOWAS insists on deepening ties with Sahel States
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is committed to strengthening relations with breakaway Burkina Faso, Mali…
Nigeria to join world’s top 5 economies – ECOWAS
Nigeria has now become the seventh ECOWAS country to start using the card. The project was first planned 11 years…
ECOWAS suspends Guinea-Bissau as leaders reject sudden coup takeover
Holding the coup leaders “individually and collectively responsible” for the safety of citizens, ECOWAS also called for the protection and…
Tinubu receives Sierra Leone’s President Bio
Friday’s talks came four months after Bio assumed the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.
ECOWAS speaks on alleged genocidal attacks against Nigerian Christians
ECOWAS urged partners to support its Member States in their fight against terrorism, adding that the “false and dangerous claims”…
Tinubu to ECOWAS: Declare resource theft, illegal mining international crime
The president emphasised the need for collective action to combat illicit financial flows and corruption in the region.
ECOWAS, African Union lack solutions to Africa’s problems – Primate Ayodele
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has stated that the Economic Community of West African States…
ECOWAS extols Buhari’s contributions to regional integration, democracy
ECOWAS would greatly cherish the memory of the deceased former President, whom he described as a distinguished statesman.
West Africa’s AI Future: ECOWAS Parliament calls for action
The meeting’s theme was ‘Prioritising Education Technology and Innovation in the ECOWAS Region.'
Sierra Leone’s President Bio replaces Tinubu as ECOWAS chairman
The transition of power from President Tinubu to President Bio is expected to be smooth, with President Tinubu having served…
ECOWAS President wants bloc to tackle integration challenges
He said the meeting would also delve into how to minimise the negative effects of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger’s…
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger will return to ECOWAS – Tuggar
Tuggar said although the three countries have exited ECOWAS, Nigeria and other member countries would continue relating with them as…
11 Key takeaways from Tinubu’s speech at ECOWAS 50th Anniversary
The President highlighted the enduring spirit of unity, resilience, and shared destiny that has defined ECOWAS since its establishment in…
Tinubu leads ECOWAS leaders to reignite 50-Year-Old Regional Pact in Lagos (Photos)
In attendance were President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia, Togo’s President Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of…
Tinubu storms Lagos for ECOWAS 50th Jubilee, Coastal Highway launch
Retired General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s former Head of State and the only surviving signatory to the original ECOWAS treaty, will…
ECOWAS at 50: Tinubu demands action on poverty, youth unemployment
Speaking on Tuesday in Accra, Ghana, during the launch of ECOWAS' Golden Jubilee celebrations, President Tinubu, who also serves as…
ECOWAS must maintain conversation with Sahelian countries – Mahama
By Salif Atojoko Ghanaian President, John Mahama, on Thursday said ECOWAS must continue to dialogue between ECOWAS, Burkina Faso, Mali,…
What Sanwo-Olu told ECOWAS leaders that got everyone talking
Reflecting on ECOWAS' legacy, Sanwo-Olu praised the regional body for its contributions to economic cooperation, conflict resolution, and democratic governance,…
What Omar Touray said at ECOWAS event in Abuja
“What is happening in our region is a reflection of the global realities."
Restoring Trust: The Urgent Need for Accountability in Nigeria’s Enforcement Units
A critical case in point is the recent collusion between officers of the Enforcement Unit of the Federal High Court…
ECOWAS: X-raying the existential threat of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso exit
The three states notified ECOWAS that they would withdraw their membership within one year, which is the stipulated timeline for…