Tag: Economic Community of West African States
Ghana’s President Expresses Regret Over Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger’s ECOWAS Withdrawal
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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