President Tinubu to attend 63rd anniversary of Benin Republic
President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, honour an invitation to attend the 63rd independence anniversary of the […]
West Africa
Niger coup and geopolitics in ECOWAS region
A major decision of the 30 July emergency Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is the
West Africa threatens force on Niger coup leaders, French embassy attacked
West African nations imposed sanctions and threatened force on Sunday if Niger’s coup leaders fail to reinstate ousted President Mohammed
ECOWAS imposes sanctions on Niger junta, calls for immediate release, reinstatement of President Bazoum
—–vows decisive action if demands not met in 7 days Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS on Sunday in
ECOWAS to take military actions against Niger junta
ECOWAS Heads of State and Government have agreed to take military and financial actions against the unconstitutional takeover of government
EU suspends budget support, security cooperation with Niger
The European Union (EU) says it has suspended its financial support and cooperation on security with Niger with immediate effect
West African leaders meet over Niger coup, junta warns against intervention
Niger’s military leaders have warned against any armed intervention in the country as West African leaders are set to gather
Tinubu hosts ECOWAS special meeting on Niger
Following the coup in Republic of Niger that has upended the constitutional political leadership in the West Africa country, the
President Tinubu hosts ECOWAS Special meeting on Niger
Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, will host a special meeting of the
Niger: President Bazoum’s govt has been ousted, soldiers say
A group of soldiers who appeared on the West African nation’s national television late on Wednesday, hours after the President
Attempted coup in Niger Republic unacceptable, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described as unacceptable the attempted coup in Niger republic on Monday morning by yet to be
Niger’s president being held inside palace – Security sources
Niger presidential guards are holding President Mohamed Bazoum inside the presidential palace in the capital, which has been blocked off
October elections: ECOWAS bodies assure Liberia of support
Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Sidie Tunis and President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray on Tuesday assured the government
ECOWAS Parliament, EALA to sign MoU on capacity building with NILDS
The ECOWAS Parliament and the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) have resolved to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Speakers of ECOWAS, EALA champion legislations for visa free movement, integration
The Speakers of the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) Parliament and the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) have
West African leaders meet on regional political, security situations
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with three West African leaders and the ECOWAS President to address the political and
ECOWAS Court to enhance its efficacy in community service
The Economic Community of West Africa State (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice said it would enhance its effectiveness in service
We’re in solidarity with Nigeria, says ECOWAS Chairman
The Economic Commission for West African States (ECOWAS) says it is in support of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts aimed at
Burkina Faso suspends French news channel over insurgency report
Burkina Faso’s military government has suspended a French television news channel for a report on a jihadist insurgency which it
Election: International observation missions appeal for calm in Sierra Leone
The West Africa Elders Forum (WAEF) and other international observer missions in Sierra Leone have called for calm in that
Sierra Leone Elections: ECOWAS observers urged to demonstrate impartiality, professionalism
By Paul Ejime – Head of the ECOWAS Observation Mission in Sierra Leone, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has charged the
Former Ghana president urges Nigerians to support anti-corruption crusade
Nigerians have been urged to support government efforts and ensure transparency in the fight against corruption in all sectors of
African, ECOWAS courts sign agreement on cooperation on human rights
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would be signed between ECOWAS Community Court of Justice and the African Court on
Developing value chain in W/Africa, key to achieving AfCFTA – ECA
The Government of Senegal has inaugurated the Expert work Group Meeting for examining report of the study on Opportunities of
ECOVISA: ECOWAS heads of Immigration work towards implementation
The heads and experts on immigration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are working on the implementation
ECOWAS deploys 95-member observer team for Sierra Leonean Presidential election, supports poll with $500,000
By Jacob Kubeka – President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, has approved the deployment of 95 Election
Ghana retains position as Africa’s top gold producer
Ghana has regained its position as Africa’s top gold producer and the 10th biggest producer globally with a 32 percent
ECOWAS Court to deliver judgment in Charles Taylor’s unpaid pension suit
ECOWAS Court to deliver judgment in suit filed by former Liberian President, Dr Charles Taylor over his unpaid pension and
BARR ANENE-MAIDOH: An institutional memory of ECOWAS Community Court of Justice
*By Paul Ejime – At the recently concluded 2023 International Conference of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice held in
ECOWAS steps up plans on effective management of displaced persons
By Grace Audu (HEALTH CORRESPONDENT) – Effective management of returning African migrants, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and asylum-seekers in the