Tag: Ecowas
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."