Keita’s resignation: ECOWAS closes borders with Mali, suspends all financial flows
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Tuesday it had decided to close its member states’ borders with Mali after mutinying soldiers detained President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita….
Mali crisis: Ex-President Jonathan, ECOWAS team visit BuhariÂ
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday received his immediate predecessor in office, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, at State House, Abuja. Jonathan was accompanied by members of the team on the Economic Community of…
FG may approach ECOWAS court to resolve attack on Nigerian traders in Ghana – Onyeama
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama says Nigeria may have to approach the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court for a lasting solution to the continuous attack…
‘Africa has great prospects for investors,’ AfDB tells Indian investors, officials
The groundwork has been laid for Indian investors who are looking to invest in Africa. During a recent virtual conference hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and its…
Nigeria contributes over $1.17bn to ECOWAS in 16 years
Nigeria has paid more than 1,177 billion dollars to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as its Community Levy contribution in the last 16 years. According to documents…
Mali’s opposition rejects West African leaders’ plan to end political crisis
Mali’s opposition coalition on Tuesday formally rejected a plan proposed by West African leaders for ending a political crisis, raising the prospect of more mass anti-government demonstrations in the coming…
Mali Peace Mission: Summit ends in deadlock as no deal reached to settle crisis
West African leaders ended a day-long summit in Mali on Thursday without a deal to soothe the country’s escalating political crisis. Five of the region’s leaders met Mali President Ibrahim…
West African leaders to hold extraordinary summit on Mali crisis July 27
West African leaders will hold a virtual extraordinary summit on Monday to propose measures to end the deepening political crisis in Mali after five heads of state met with the…
Buhari to depart for Mali on peace mission Thursday
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday depart for Bamako, Republic of Mali on a one-day visit, following the briefing by the ECOWAS Special Envoy to the country, former President Goodluck…
Mali: Buhari, ECOWAS leaders may visit on reconciliation mission – ECOWAS Envoy
The Special Envoy of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to Mali, former President Goodluck Jonathan says President Muhammadu Buhari and some ECOWAS leaders may embark on reconciliation mission…