ECOWAS

When Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu emerged as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on July 9, 2023, he came with the promise to ensure an end to the unconstitutional truncation of democratic rule in…

Niger's military-appointed prime minister says he saw hopes of a deal with the West African bloc ECOWAS, which has threatened to use force to restore civilian rule after a coup in July. "We have not stopped contacts with ECOWAS, we are…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission says the transitional proposal for the Republic of Niger is fake news. In a communique by the Commission, it refuted the so called proposed transition plan. The…

The People's Redemption Party (PRP) has advised against Nigeria’s involvement in the planned military intervention in Niger Republic’s political impasse. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on…

ECOWAS envoys arrived in Niger on Saturday afternoon in a last-ditch diplomatic effort to reach a peaceful solution to the leadership crisis. Niger's prime minister welcomed the delegation which was headed by a Nigerian former military…

Nigeriens went about their daily life, as the Economic Community of West African States debated on a military intervention on Friday. The nation of over 25 million people was hit by sanctions from neighbouring countries after generals…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed its deep sorrow over a series of brutal assaults carried out by armed factions within the Republic of Niger. Tragically, these heinous incidents have claimed the lives…

Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu has praised the solidarity of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on the political impasse in the Republic of Niger. The President spoke when he received the Special Envoy of…

Nigeria's Intervention Team, which included notable Islamic scholars from the country, met with the coup leaders in Niger over the weekend, and all parties decided to strengthen the option of dialogue in resolving the country's political …

A group of eminent Nigerians under the aegis of Concerned Citizens has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to consider national interest above the regional interest in…