The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially declared a state of emergency across the region, citing rising political instability, security threats, and […]
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IS ECOWAS A SUCCESS AT 50?
By Evans Ufeli Esq The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established on May 28, 1975, with the primary aim of promoting regional […]
ECOWAS Court Dismisses Shatta Wale’s Discrimination Claim Against Ghana
In a significant ruling, the ECOWAS Court of Justice sitting in Lagos has dismissed a discrimination lawsuit filed by Ghanaian musician, Charles Mensah, popularly known […]
ECOWAS Commissioner Blasts High Air Travel Costs, Calls for Reform to Boost Regional Integration
The cost of air transport within the West African sub-region remains the highest globally, according to Mr. Sédiko Douka, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy, […]
ECOWAS Finalizes Plans to Relocate Institutions Amid Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s Withdrawal
In a significant move, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has concluded plans to relocate its institutions and agencies currently based in Burkina […]
ECOWAS Deploys Technical Mission to Support Guinea’s Transition Back to Constitutional Governance
The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Omar Alieu Touray, has deployed a technical mission to Guinea Conakry, aimed at supporting […]
ECOWAS Grants Continued Benefits to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Despite Official Exit
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has confirmed the official withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc, effective January […]
ECOWAS Denounces Niger Republic’s Allegations of Terrorism Sponsorship
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dismissed as “unfounded” the terrorism allegations made by Niger Republic against Nigeria and other member states, […]
Nigeria Makes Historic Full Payment of ECOWAS Financial Obligations
In a historic move, Nigeria has fulfilled 100% of its financial commitments to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the first time […]
ECOWAS Court Strikes Out Sanctions Suit Against Niger
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed a suit filed by the Incorporated Trustees of Egalitarian Mission for Africa (EMA) and Professor Bola Akinterinwa concerning […]