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Let them go!
ECOWAS is a voluntary association with clearly articulated aims and objectives to which all who consent to be members are…
ECOWAS gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger six months to reconsider withdrawal
The Authority takes note of the notification by the Republic of Burkina Faso, Republic of Mali and Republic of Niger…
ECOWAS: What Tinubu told German President about Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger’s return
President Tinubu told the German leader that the regional body would leave the door open for the return of democracy…
Lingering speakership crisis in Liberian Parliament a litmus test for ECOWAS?
Analysts are of the view that there is an urgent need to resolve the lingering leadership crisis engulfing the nation’s…
Tinubu re-elected ECOWAS Chairman, calls for commitment, funding of standby force
Accepting his re-election for another year in office during the opening of the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of…
Transforming ECOWAS to tourist haven through collaboration
Analysts believe that with the collaboration between ECOWAS and the private tourism sector, coupled with the adoption and unveiling of…
ECOWAS bloc emerging tourist destination — Stakeholders
“Tourism is not an internal matter; you need global attraction to have ECOWAS as a tourist destination country; so these…
Ex-Gambian VP chairs ECOWAS 40-member Togo election observer team
According to Dr Omar Touray, President of ECOWAS Commission, the team is to monitor the legislative and regional elections in…
Tinubu sends important message to ECOWAS
President Tinubu also stated that Nigeria, as the host of the community's institution, will continue to support the Parliament to…
We’re waiting for last order to reopen Nigeria’s border with Niger – Customs
Mr Kamal Muhammad, Customs Comptroller in charge of Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command said this while interacting with residents of Nigeria's border…
Why we lifted sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso – ECOWAS
By Ismail Abdulaziz The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has explained why it decided to lift sanctions imposed…
Breaking: Tinubu orders suspension of sanctions on Guinea, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
The President further explained that ECOWAS took the steps it did based on the regional ideals of security, social stability;…
Tinubu to Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger: Re-consider decision to pull out of ECOWAS
According to Tinubu, "we are gathered here to address pressing developments in our sub-region surrounding the peace and security as…
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Open Letter to All Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS Member States
Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on behalf of all the founding fathers of the Community, writes an…
ECOWAS demands new date for Senegal presidential election
“The Commission further urges the entire political class to prioritise dialogue and collaboration for a transparent, inclusive and credible election.
Group counsels ECOWAS on how to respond to withdrawal of three members
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic announced they are withdrawing from ECOWAS over the weekend.
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Still part of us — ECOWAS
“The ECOWAS Commission remains seized with the development and shall make further pronouncements as the situation evolves,’’ it said.
JUST IN: Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso dump ECOWAS
Struggling with jihadist violence and poverty, the regimes have had tense ties with ECOWAS since coups took place in Niger…
Saving ECOWAS by applying the breaks in Niger Republic
He also pointed out that Nigeria’s security forces are already overstretched given the increased number of theatres of insecurity in…
ECOWAS to ready standby force for counter-terrorism, promises gradual easing of sanctions on Niger
The ECOWAS leaders directed the commission to embark on deep reflection and explore the possibility of convening the extraordinary summit.
Good governance will check coups in West Africa, says Tinubu
Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, implored West African leaders to…
Coups drive insecurity in West Africa — ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States has stated that the incessant coups in some countries in West Africa drive…
Insecurity in ECOWAS Countries: The Resurgence of Coup d’états
The four countries that had successful coups include Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Niger. The other two countries that had…
Nigeria, others seek support for ECOWAS regional security
“Given the transnational nature of the threats, non-military peace efforts would take priority over an overly militarised approach to security."
ECOWAS, Nigeria delegation land in Sierra Leone
The delegation met with President Bio at the State House to convey a goodwill message from the Chairman of ECOWAS,…
ECOWAS to send high-powered delegation on solidarity visit to Sierra Leone
The ECOWAS high-powered delegation will arrive Freetown to express solidarity to the government.
ECOWAS: Tinubu calls for regional integration
The session will also focus on the 2024 Consolidated Community Budget and progress of the ECOWAS Integration and Development Programme.
ECOWAS insists military junta in Niger must hand over power immediately
The bloc also condemned the report that was in French language and making rounds on Agence France-Presse (AFP) platforms as…
We have no plan to invade Niger – ECOWAS
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, at a news conference in Abuja, said for the avoidance of…
Tinubu: I can’t give order to governors on distribution of palliatives
Tinubu said he cannot give order to the states as they are closer to the people.