CSOs hail ECOWAS leaders for lifting ban on Mali, Burkina Faso Niger Republic
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Coalition of Civil Society Organizations under the auspices of the West Africa Coalition Against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling […]
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31 killed in Mali after bus plunged off bridge
Thirty-one people were killed in Mali on Tuesday and 10 others wounded when a bus travelling toward Burkina Faso fell off a bridge in […]
UPDATED: Why we lifted sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso – ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the decision to lift sanctions on Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso was based on the need […]
Tinubu calls for suspension of sanctions on Guinea, Mali, Niger Republic, Burkina Faso
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has called for the suspension of economic sanctions imposed on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea by […]
ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger Republic, Mali, Guinea
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has resolved to lift some sanctions on Niger Republic, Mali and Guinea. The resolution was taken […]
Tinubu expresses confidence in peaceful, secure West Africa
President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in the possibility of lasting peace, security and prosperity in the West African region. He said this at the […]
ECOWAS leaders meet in Abuja over political, economic development
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leaders are currently meeting in Abuja to discuss political and economic issues concerning the sub-region. The […]
Ex-ECOWAS President urges leaders to lift sanctions on Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Republic
The pioneer President, ECOWAS Commission, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has urged the bloc’s leaders to lift the sanctions slammed on Mali, Burkina Faso, and […]
Tinubu to ECOWAS judges: Integrious and accountable judicial system will strengthen democracy in West Africa
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment as the Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and […]
ECOWAS set to implement 30 by 30 plan on biodiversity protection
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to implement a regional 30 by 30 plan aimed at securing at least 30 […]
Finding solution to Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Republic ECOWAS exit imbroglio By MARK LONGYEN
In a move that took the West Africa sub-region unawares, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger which are under military rule on Jan. 28, […]
IOM facilitates safe return of 1,000 Nigerian migrants from Niger Republic
The UN International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said it facilitated the safe return of 1,000 stranded Nigerian migrants, as part of the Cooperation on […]
Democracy backslide and the future of ECOWAS post exit of three nations By LAW MEFOR
This Tuesday, in Abuja, the Save Democracy Group – West Africa (SDG-WA) and the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (TAS) held a […]
ECOWAS urges Senegal Govt to choose new election date
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on the Senegalese Government to urgently choose a new date […]
Senegal President, Macky Sall calls off February 25 election
Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of the presidential election scheduled for February 25, just hours before official campaigning […]
CSOs task Niger Republic, Mali, Burkina Faso on ECOWAS membership
A coalition of Civil Society Groups, has urged the authorities in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to rescind their decision to withdraw their membership of […]
ECOWAS yet to receive formal withdrawal notification by Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Republic
The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) says it has not received formal notification of withdrawal from the bloc by Mali, Burkina Faso […]
6 Guinea fans die while celebrating AFCON win over Gambia
No fewer than 6 football fans have died in Guinea while celebrating the Syli National’s win over Gambia at the ongoing Africa Cup of […]
AFCON 2023 kicks off with spectacular opening ceremony (+Photos)
The much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicked off on Saturday with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Ebimpé Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan. […]
Ghanaian woman attempts to break Guinness record for longest cooking marathon
A budding Ghanaian musician and chef, Failatu Abdul-Razak on Wednesday ended her cooking marathon attempt that lasted 227 hours and two seconds, waiting to […]