Tag: ECOWAS
Good governance will address military interventions in West Africa – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has urged West African leaders to prioritize good governance and collective prosperity as an essential tool to prevent authoritarian takeovers of...
ECOWAS parliament seeks to lift sanctions on Niger Republic
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS Parliament has urged the Heads of State and Government in the region to lift the sanctions...
Biden hails Tinubu’s ‘strong leadership’ as ECOWAS chair
United States President Joe Biden has commended President Bola Tinubu for his “strong leadership” as chairman of the Economic Community of West African States...
We haven’t declared war on Nigeriens — ECOWAS
The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Omar Touray, says the regional organisation has not declared war on the people...
Niger coup: I’m managing very serious situation — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says he was managing a serious situation and that he was the one holding back the Economic Community of West African...
Niger: I have delivered Junta’s message to Tinubu – Abdulsalami
The Leader of the ECOWAS delegation to Niger Republic, retired General Abdulsalami Abubakar, says he has delivered the message by the military junta to...
Niger: We’re more likely to use force — ECOWAS
Amidst calls to desist, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it was more likely to use military force to restore constitutional...
Niger Republic: Emir of Gwandu cautions against military action
The Emir of Gwandu, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Ilyasu-Bashar, has warned the Economic Commission of West Africa State (ECOWAS) under the leadership of President Bola...
Niger: ECOWAS rejects junta’s three-year transition plan
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected Niger junta’s three-year power transition plan.
ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Abdel-Fatau...
We’ll transmit power within three years — Niger Coup Leader
Niger Republic's new military ruler, on Saturday, said a transition of power would happen within the next three three years.
The military junta, therefore, warned...