Tag: Economic Community of West African States

Ghana’s President Expresses Regret Over Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger’s ECOWAS Withdrawal

April 23, 2025

President of Ghana, John Mahama has expressed on April 22 disappointment at the decision by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to withdraw from the Economic ... Read More

ECOWAS activates 5,000-strong counterterrorism force amid Sahel’s rising insecurity

March 15, 2025

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a 5,000-member counterterrorism force in response to the escalating security crisis in the Sahel and ... Read More

Ghana, Burkina Faso leaders meet in bid to strengthen ties amid ‘breakdown of trust’ in ECOWAS

March 11, 2025

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has met with Burkina Faso’s interim leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, in high-level talks aimed at enhancing regional stability and fostering ... Read More

Guinea to hold constitutional referendum, elections in 2025 after four years of military rule

March 7, 2025

Guinea’s ruling military junta has announced plans to hold a constitutional referendum followed by presidential and legislative elections before the end of 2025, signaling a ... Read More

Nigerian military faced by increased security burden after Sahel trio’s ECOWAS exit

March 6, 2025

The recent withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has placed significant pressure on Nigeria's military, ... Read More

ECOWAS sticks to 2027 deadline for Eco currency despite economic challenges

March 6, 2025

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the Eco currency by 2027, a key step in advancing regional ... Read More

ECOWAS mission leaves Guinea-Bissau after president Embalo’s threat of expulsion

March 3, 2025

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) have ended their mission to ... Read More

ECOWAS backs Nigeria against Niger’s ‘baseless’ accusations of ‘destabilization’ plot

December 30, 2024

West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS has thrown its weight and support behind Nigeria after Niger's accusations that Abuja was plotting to destabilize its northern neighbor, ... Read More

West African trade and integration gets boost from ECOWAS E-Certificate of Origin

November 29, 2024

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unveiled its electronic Certificate of Origin, a digital system with the aim of enhancing trade facilitation ... Read More

Nigeria, Niger ink security cooperation deal aiming to rebuild frayed security ties

August 30, 2024

Nigeria's military and the junta in neighboring Niger have signed a new security agreement that aims to bolster regional stability and security a year after ... Read More

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