The prime minister appointed by Niger’s military regime on Thursday blasted regional grouping ECOWAS for “bad faith” over an abortive meeting largely shunned by the bloc. “Today, apart from Togo…
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Diplomacy in Action: Côte d’Ivoire Ambassador Shares Insights on Collaborative Future with Nigeria
In an insightful interview, His Excellency Kalilou Traoré, the Ambassador of Côte d'Ivoire to Nigeria and the Permanent Representative of Côte d'Ivoire to ECOWAS, delves into the diplomatic landscape between the two West African nations.
Son of ousted Niger president Bazoum released on bail
Salem Bazoum, the son of Niger president Mohamed Bazoum who was toppled in a coup last year, was provisionally released on Monday, according to a Niamey military tribunal. In a…
ECOWAS ready to deploy standby force, ease Niger Republic sanctions
ECOWAS leaders have resolved to urgently review efforts to activate a standby force for counterterrorism operations in areas infested by terrorist groups in the region.
Bola Tinubu: A Review on BAT’s Feats as Nigeria’s President
The 16th and current president of Nigeria is a Nigerian politician by the name of Chief Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu GCFR (born March 29, 1952). From 1999 until 2007, he served as governor of Lagos State. During the Third Republic, he represented Lagos West in the Senate.
Africa’s Democracy: A Word of Caution on a Faster Electoral Dispute Resolution
Despite the freedom of several African countries in the second part of the twentieth century, the trajectory of democracy in Africa has been one of evolution.
ECOWAS Takes Action to Restore Constitutional Order in Niger
In a significant development, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has initiated immediate military action to reinstate constitutional order in the Niger Republic.
ECOWAS Signs Grant Agreements Worth 1.3m Euros On Agroecology
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) signed grant agreements worth 1.3 million euros with 15 training centres to build capacity on agroecology in member states.
2023 Budget: ECOWAS Commission Seeks Parliament’s Consideration For 38m Displaced Citizens
The ECOWAS Commission has appealed the consideration of ECOWAS Parliament in the budgetary allocation for humanitarian affairs in the 2023 Community draft budget to tackle the needs of 38 million displaced Persons in the sub-region.
Terrorists, Kidnappers On The Prowl, ECOWAS Warns Staffers
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has warned all members of its staff and the Nigerian public about the infiltration of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and environs by terrorists and bandits, who intend to kidnap people for ransom.