The Bitter-Sweet Divorce Between ECOWAS and AES
After expelling them from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the undemocratic transfer of power, they accepted ...
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West African Nations Exit ECOWAS, Forge New Path with AES
The junta-led nations of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have today, formally withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African ...
Tinubu urges Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to rejoin ECOWAS
The Economic community of West African States (ECOWAS) is seeking the return of three of its members – Burkina Faso, ...
West African Regional bloc, ECOWAS, lifts sanctions on Niger
ABUJA, Nigeria — ECOWAS, West Africa’s regional bloc, announced on Saturday the lifting of travel, commercial, and economic sanctions previously ...
ECOWAS dispatches diplomatic mission to Senegal to end unrest
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has initiated a diplomatic mission to engage with Senegalese authorities and stakeholders. ...
Internet shutdown in Senegal amid protests after President Macky Sall postpones election
There is chaos amid protests in Senegal after President Macky Sall announced the postponement of the country’s presidential election. Senegalese ...
Niger bans French nationals from flying into country
By Tata Mbunwe The Nigerien military government has banned French citizens from entering the country in the latest escalation of ...
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Leaders of the ...
Sierra Leone’s former president charged treason over ‘coup attempt’
Sierra Leone authorities have charged former president Ernest Bai Koroma with treason and other offences related to his alleged involvement ...
Niger Takes ECOWAS to Court over Sanctions
The State of Niger has taken the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to court, contesting the sanctions imposed ...