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 […]
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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 […]
ECOWAS Court Rules Nigerian Government Violated Rights During 2020 Lekki Toll Gate Protest
The ECOWAS Community Court has determined that the Nigerian government violated the rights of three Nigerians during the 2020 EndSARS protest at the Lekki Toll […]
President Tinubu Re-elected as ECOWAS Chairman, Promises to Deepen Democracy and Enhance Security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was re-elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government. Tinubu, first […]
ECOWAS Must Unite to Tackle Insecurity, Says Foreign Minister
Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called on ECOWAS members to address the root causes of insecurity in the sub-region. Speaking at […]
ECOWAS Mobilizes $2.4 Billion to Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Efforts
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is taking proactive measures to address the rising threat of terrorism in West Africa. The regional economic […]