The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) lost three of its founding members on 29 January 2025. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger comprised 16% of the bloc’s population of 424 million and 7% ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), officially launched the second phase of the Support to Free Movement of Persons and Migration in ...

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, having served notice a year ago, raising concerns over access to justice for the ...

Three countries under military rule have officially left West African regional bloc Ecowas, after more than a year of ...

During the discussions, Ambassador Gana emphasized the importance of supporting regional and national media networks in raising awareness and sensitizing citizens on ECOWAS activities. He highlighted ...

On the other hand, the Alliance of Sahel States, comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, was formed in response to the regional crisis and the perceived failure of the Economic Community of West ...

This is not just a farewell to France's overreach, it's a bold step toward a more equitable and empowered West Africa, writes ...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has organised a regional stakeholders' engagement conference on countering disinformation in West Africa ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The defense chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries excluding Mali ...

ECOWAS has become a target for military governments that have taken over Burkina, Mali and Niger. The military governments of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have withdrawn from the Economic Community of ...

The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has reported the Lagos State government before the  United Nations Human Rights ...

Farewell visit by the Turkish Ambassador to the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ...