Tag: ECOWAS
ECOWAS Shaken: Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Depart Amidst Political Turmoil
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been rocked by the abrupt departure of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from its fold....
Niger Coup Leader Commits to Three-Year Transition to Civilian Rule Amidst...
Niger’s coup leader has promised to return the West African nation to civilian rule within three years.
Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani made the announcement after meeting...
West African Military Chiefs Call for Unconditional Release of Niger’s Detained...
West African military chiefs have called for the unconditional release of detained President Mohammed Bazoum of Niger.
The chiefs made the call at the two-day...
Niger’s Military Junta Closes Airspace as ECOWAS Deadline Passes
The military junta said it shuttered the country's airspace because of the "threat of intervention." An ECOWAS demand to restore President Bazoum or risk...
Ibn Chambas withdraws as ECOWAS envoy to Guinea
Special Envoy of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to Guinea, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas has communicated his intention to withdraw as...
Akufo-Addo unhappy with the spate of coups in some West African...
President Nana Akufo-Addo is unhappy with the spate of coups in some West African countries.
A number of West African countries have experienced coups in...
Breaking: AU, ECOWAS condemn ‘attempted coup’ in Guinea-Bissau
The African Union and the West African bloc ECOWAS on Tuesday condemned an 'attempted coup' in Guinea-Bissau after heavy gunfire was heard near a...
ECOWAS institutes new sanctions against Mali for failure to hold elections
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has maintained the existing sanctions it imposed on Mali, for failure by the transitional authorities to...
ECOWAS can’t end coups in West Africa – Antwi-Danso
An International Relations Expert and the Dean of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Professor Vladimir Antwi-Danso has cast doubt on the ability...
[Full Communique] ECOWAS takes decision on Guinea
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held an extraordinary meeting in Accra on Thursday, September 16 to deliberate on happenings in Guinea after...
