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ECOWAS Confronts Ghana Over New Airport Taxes, Warns Of Regional Aviation Damage
A sharp dispute has broken out between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Ghana after the regional bloc accused Accra...
ECOWAS Moves Forward With Plan for Single West African Currency
The Economic Community of West African States is continuing discussions aimed at introducing a common regional currency known as the Eco, despite years...
ECOWAS Calls for Short, Inclusive Political Transition in Guinea-Bissau
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reiterated its call for a brief and inclusive political transition in Guinea-Bissau, stressing the...
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Retain GIABA Role Despite ECOWAS Exit
The Economic Community of West African States has confirmed that Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will continue participating in the Intergovernmental Action Group...
Guinea Bissau Junta Bans Protests Ahead of ECOWAS Visit
Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities have tightened control over the country ahead of a crucial mission by the Economic Community of West African States. On...
FG Unveils ECOWAS Biometric ID Card, But Many Point Out AES Moved Earlier and Faster
Nigeria has launched the long-delayed ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card, a regional project aimed at modernising identity systems and easing movement across West...
ECOWAS Names Osinbajo to Lead Election Mission to Côte d’Ivoire as the West African Country Faces Crucial Test of Democracy
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Nigeria’s former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to head its election observation mission...
Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports to ECOWAS Hit 663 Million Metric Tonnes in Six Months
The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has revealed that Nigeria shipped 663 million metric tonnes of goods to 11 ECOWAS countries in the...
CSS and ECOWAS Begin Negotiations Months After Withdrawal from the Regional Blocs
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Confédération des États du Sahel (CSS) have launched formal consultations in Bamako following...
Ghana’s President Mahama Invites Sahel States to ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Despite Withdrawal From the Bloc
Ghana has extended official invitations to the leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to attend the launch of the Economic Community of...
‘I Did Everything Possible’ to Keep Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger in ECOWAS — Faye
Senegalese President Bassirou Faye on Friday said he had exhausted all diplomatic efforts to persuade Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to remain in...
CSS Imposes 0.5% Import Tariff On Goods From ECOWAS Member States
The Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has announced the introduction of a 0.5 per cent tariff on...