ECOWAS

The Economies of West African States (ECOWAS) has intensified efforts on practical arrangements for the launch of the single currency, ECO for the region following consensus reached in the implementation of the directives issued at its…

The military junta of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic will end their membership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in January 2025, the regional bloc said on Sunday. This is part of the resolutions…

President Bola Tinubu has urged leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to emulate Ghana’s democratic practice following a successful presidential and parliamentary elections in the country. Former President…

President Bola Tinubu says the Economic Community of West African States will continue to persuade the military leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to return their nations to the fold. “We will do everything to offer a hand of…

Nigeria made it through the weekend without imploding. Despite predictions of doom and gloom, the country somehow managed to avoid total collapse. On Saturday, the presidency and Peter Obi's supporters engaged in a heated game of…

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN has urged the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to urgently organise an extra-ordinary session to discuss and respond to the…

In a move aimed at fostering regional unity despite recent tensions, the Nigerian government has expressed its openness to continued engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, even after the three nations announced their withdrawal…

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last elections, has reacted to the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In a post on…

In a move that threatens to reshape the political landscape of West Africa, the military regimes of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger declared their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday.…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on the Federal Government to ensure justice for the victims of Plateau killings. Over 195 persons were attacked and killed in 17 villages in the Barkin Ladi, Mangu,…

President Bola Tinubu has encouraged members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to remain committed to ensuring that democracy remains the only form of governance in the sub-region. Speaking in his capacity as…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is deploying back-channel strategies to restore constitutional order in Niger Republic, according to President Bola Tinubu. The regional bloc, while trying to avoid bloodshed in…

President Bola Tinubu says socio-economic sanctions imposed on Niger Republic won’t be lifted without “positive adjustments” by the military junta. Tinubu, the Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),…

Femi Falana, a renowned Nigerian lawyer and former chairman of the West African Bar Association (WBA), has demanded the immediate lifting of the sanctions imposed on Niger by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),…

Former military leader of Nigeria, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, claims that ousted Niger leader Mohamed Bazoum discussed the difficulties he has faced since being imprisoned by the military junta headed by General Abdourahamane Tchiani…