ECOWAS lifts sanctions imposed on Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted all commercial and economic sanctions imposed on the Republic of Niger. The country last year deposed its democratically elected leader,…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger quit ECOWAS
Three West African junta-led states Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso said on Sunday they are immediately leaving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional economic bloc that…
ECOWAS approved $200,000 to support victims, why has govt gone quiet on this? – Ablakwa asks
North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has expressed surprise that the government failed to announce that it applied to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for…
Don’t use force in restoring constitutional rule in Niger – GCBC
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has called on the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) leadership not to use force in restoring constitutional rule in Niger. “The Ghana…
We’ve taken into account the possible effect of sending troops to Niger on foreign nationals – ECOWAS
The Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (CPAPS), for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Dr Abdel-Fatau Musa, has said that ECWOAS has thought of the possible…
ECOWAS to order standby force to Niger despite threats of war from Mali, Burkina Faso
The Authority of Heads of State and Governments of the Economic Community of West Africa State (ECOWAS) as part of decisions at its meeting held in Abuja has ordered the…
ECOWAS orders immediate standby force against Niger junta
The Economic Community of West African States has ordered its standby force to restore constitutional order in the Niger Republic. The President of ECOWAS, Omar Alieu Touray, made the declaration…
Africa must develop its version of democracy – Sam George
Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George wants Africa to adopt a new and effective version of democracy. According to him, the continent countries are not benefiting from democracy…
Deploying troops to another country amounts to declaring war – Agalga
Builsa North Member of Parliament James Agalga has reminded the government of Ghana that deploying troops to another country amounts to declaring war on that country therefore if the decision…
Niger junta closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline expires
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 military action has now expired. Niger’s…
