Gambia announces creation of Special ECOWAS Tribunal to try Jammeh-era crimes
In a landmark decision, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced on Sunday, December 15, the creation of a special tribunal to prosecute […]
ECOWAS
ECOWAS will send “high-level” mission to Bissau to support agreement on electoral cycle
ECOWAS has called on Guinean political parties to prioritize “inclusive dialogue” to reach a consensus on the timeline for legislative and presidential elections. In a […]
ECOWAS Summit Opens in Abuja Amid Notable Absences
Leaders and representatives of the Economic Community of West African States convened their 66th summit in Abuja, facing a delicate moment as Mali, Burkina Faso, […]
Nigerian President Tinubu to make historic State visit to France
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will embark on a State visit to France on November 28 and 29, marking the first such visit by a […]
Niger finalizes agreement with IMF for $43 million disbursement
Recognizing the positive performance of Niger’s economy, an IMF delegation in Niamey reached an agreement with the ruling military Government on November 11 to disburse […]
Togo: Guy Marius Sagna injured during a political meeting in Lomé
Senegalese MP Guy Marius Sagna is currently in Lomé, Togo, participating in activities organized by the ECOWAS Parliament. He was scheduled to attend a public […]
Ghana temporarily suspends grain exports due to lack of rain
On August 27, Ghana’s Ministry of Agriculture announced a temporary ban on the export of cereals, including corn, rice, and soybeans, to ensure domestic supply […]
Ghana: ECOWAS calls on Accra to disclose information on 2005 massacre in The Gambia
On Monday, August 26, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) called on Ghanaian authorities to disclose information about the 2005 massacre of around […]
Senegal’s Youthful President Tasked with Reuniting Fractured ECOWAS
Senegal’s 44-year-old President Basirou Diomaye Faye has been entrusted with the challenging mission of reuniting the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) following the […]
Nigerian Woman Faces Jail for Posting Tomato Puree Review on Facebook
Chioma Okoli, a Nigerian woman, is facing legal consequences after posting a review of Nagiko tomato puree on her Facebook page on September 16, 2023. […]