ECOWAS pledges to 'keep door open' after 3 coup-hit West African nations exit regional bloc
3 coup-hit West African nations formally leave ECOWAS in an unprecedented disintegration of the regional bloc
Alert: 3 coup-hit West African nations formally leave ECOWAS in an unprecedented disintegration of the regional bloc
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — 3 coup-hit West African nations formally leave ECOWAS in an unprecedented disintegration of the regional bloc.
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ECOWAS: Niger, Mali, B’Faso exit may worsen Sahel insurgency, ex-envoys warn
Former diplomats on Thursday warned that the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States could undermine regional stability, potentially escalating insurgency and extremism in the Sahel.
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We’re brothers, return to ECOWAS – Nigeria’s defence chief tells Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Christopher Musa, on Wednesday charged Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, and Mali to rescind their decision to quit the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS.
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ECOWAS Court dismisses human rights violation claim against Nigeria
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed an alleged human rights violation suit filed by one Patrick Eholor, on behalf of Makia
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CFA franc, passports, joint force: What are the Sahel States’ plans after split with ECOWAS?
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have officially left West Africa’s main political and trade group ECOWAS after more than a year of diplomatic tension.
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‘Nigeria Has Suffered Severe Diplomatic Setbacks Under Your Leadership’ – Bauchi Govt Slams Foreign Minister
Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has come under intense scrutiny from the Bauchi State Government for his recent criticism of Governor Bala Mohammed.
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Nigeria joins BRICS: What it means for ECOWAS and Ghana
Impact on ECOWAS Nigeria accounts for over 70% of ECOWAS’ GDP, making its BRICS partnership a potential game-changer for the region. Key implications include: Enhanced trade networks ...
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Thousands rally in Burkina, Mali and Niger to cheer ECOWAS exit
Thousands of people rallied in junta-led Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali on Tuesday to back their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States regional bloc, due to take
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EU Injects €300,000 To Boost Eurocham Nigeria’s Advocacy, Trade, Investment Drive
The European Union (EU) has launched the “Eurocham Nigeria Institutional Development Support” initiative, a three-year grant aimed at strengthening Eurocham’s secretariat, expanding advocacy efforts,
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NIS intercepts 21 minors at Niger border in Yobe
The Yobe State Command has confirmed the arrest and detention of 21 minors heading to Niger Republic. The Command Public Relation Officer Mohammed Abubakar Maina told The Nation i
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Sharia Law Sparks Rift: Sultan of Sokoto and Gani Adams at Loggerheads in South West
Hello and welcome! In today’s trending news stories; 1. The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has voiced support for establishing Independent Shariah Arbitration Panels in Ekiti
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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Officially Exit ECOWAS
The President of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, has said that the Authority of the Head of State and Government of ECOWAS will determine the modalities of engagement with Burkina Faso,