ECOWAS

Nigerian president re-elected as ECOWAS chairperson

Published on: July 8, 2024
13:03

Abuja, Jul 8 (Prensa Latina) President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected as the chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), local media reported on Monday.

Founder of African regional entity warns of fracture risk

Published on: February 22, 2024
13:21

Abuja, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) The former Nigerian president Yakubu Gowon recommended to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to lift the sanctions against three countries governed by the military as an antidote to the danger of disunity.

ECOWAS delegation facilitates national dialogue in Senegal

Published on: February 14, 2024
09:27

Dakar, Feb 14 (Prensa Latina) Parliamentarians from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) reportedly announced, in this capital, the holding of the national dialogue proposed by Senegalese President Macky Sall.

ECOWAS rejects Niger’s military proposal

Published on: August 22, 2023
10:02

Abuja, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) reportedly rejected a proposal by Niger's military junta to establish a three-year transition plan in the country.

African Union supports ECOWAS in decisions concerning Niger

Published on: August 11, 2023
11:54

Addis Ababa, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat expressed his support Friday for decisions taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regarding the unconstitutional change in Niger.

African body to discuss situation in Niger

Published on: August 7, 2023
13:16

Abuja, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) informed that leaders of the countries of that bloc will meet next Thursday in Nigeria to discuss the current political situation in Niger.

ECOWAS concerns over situation in Burkina Faso

Published on: October 2, 2022
13:25

Abuja, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) expressed its deep concern on Sunday over present situation in Burkina Faso after coup d'état on Friday, the second one conducted in eight months.

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on three countries

Published on: July 4, 2022
11:08

Accra, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) As of Monday, three West African countries were relieved of the sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after the coups d'etat that overthrew their respective presidents.

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