JUST IN: ECOWAS declares state of emergency in West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States has announced a regional state of emergency.
The President of the ECOWAS…
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ECOWAS condemns attempted military takeover in Benin Republic
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a firm denunciation of the "attempted military take-over" in the…
Nigeria unveils ECOWAS biometric ID card to boost regional security
Nigeria has rolled out the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) national biometric identity card (ENBIC) as part of…
ECOWAS suspends Guinea-Bissau over coup, halted electoral process
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has placed Guinea-Bissau on suspension from the regional bloc, pending the…
Christian genocide claims aimed at weakening regional social cohesion…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has described claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria as false narratives…
ECOWAS appoints Osinbajo to lead election observation mission in Côte…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has named Yemi Osinbajo, former vice president, as the head of its election…
ECOWAS ministers meet in Abuja to address vacant positions
Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have gathered in Abuja to address staffing gaps within the…
Tinubu urges Unity as ECOWAS marks 50 years
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called on West African leaders to preserve and pass on the founding vision of the Economic…
Tinubu arrives Lagos for ECOWAS 50th anniversary celebration, project…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos for the 50th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States…
ECOWAS activates standby force against insurgency
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has activated its Standby Force to curb terrorism and other transborder…