ECOWAS Acknowledges Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially recognized the departure of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc. A statement […]
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Togo hints at exiting ECOWAS to join junta-led AES bloc
Togo, West Africa’s third smallest country by landmass, might join the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), which includes military junta-led Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali, […]
Sahel Alliance Rejects ECOWAS Withdrawal Timeline, Accuses Foreign Interference
The newly formed Alliance of Sahel States (AES), composed of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has firmly rejected the timetable proposed by the Economic Community […]
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 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 […]