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ICYMI: Mali Renames ECOWAS Square to Confederation of Sahel States Square
Mali has renamed ECOWAS Square in its capital, Bamako, as Confederation of Sahel States (AES) Square, according to an announcement from the office...
AES Rejects ECOWAS’ 6-Month Transition Proposal, Confirms January 2025 Exit
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have rejected a proposal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for a six-month transition period...
AES Border Remains Visa Free for ECOWAS Nationals Despite Withdrawal from Bloc
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has declared its borders open to nationals of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), creating...
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Reaffirm Withdrawal from ECOWAS Amid Calls for Deadline Extension
The Alliance of Sahel States, comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, has reiterated its irreversible decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of...
ECOWAS Parliament Advocates for Extended Withdrawal Deadline of AES
The Bureau of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a press release advocating for an extension...
Traore Congratulates Mahama, Hints at Ghana-Burkina Bilateral Reset Following ECOWAS – AES Fissures
Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has extended his congratulations to president-elect John Dramani Mahama on his decisive victory in Ghana’s presidential election...
AES Alliance Presents “Effective Alternative” to ECOWAS and Others, Says Expert
Ivan Lochkarev from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations says the Sahel States Alliance(AES) is a promising alternative to the Western-led regional...
ECOWAS calls for ‘Stronger’ Democratic Institutions to Prevent Military Coups
Omar Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has called for stronger regional democratic institutions. Touray disclosed this on...
ECOWAS Bank Indicates Commitment To Continue Financial Relations With Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Despite ECOWAS Tensions
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has expressed its commitment to maintaining financial partnerships with Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, despite...
ECOWAS Ignores Calls For Infrastructure Investment, Instead Blames Climate Change And Recommends Increased Disaster Budgeting
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has ignored calls for infrastructure investments and instead urged West African governments to increase...
Burkina Faso Launches New Biometric Passport Without ECOWAS Logo
Burkina Faso launched a new biometric passport on Tuesday. The latest-generation passport carries no logo nor mention of the Economic Community of West...
ECOWAS Parliament Meets In Gambia To Address Barriers To Free Movement in West Africa
The ECOWAS Parliament has begun a critical meeting in Banjul, Gambia, to discuss improving the free movement of people and goods across West...