Tag: Economic Community of West African States
Independent Africa
Revise approach towards Niger coup incident – Political scientist urges ECOWAS
A Political Scientist and International Security Analyst at Leeds Beckett University, Olayinka Ajala, has proposed a new approach for the Economic Community of West...
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ECOWAS Defence Chiefs ready to move to Niger
Defence Chiefs from the 15 countries within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have affirmed their willingness to join a standby force...
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Niamey filled with fear and fury as ECOWAS threatens to use force
In Niamey, the capital of Niger, Zara Kada offers servings of rice, fish, and vegetables to her patrons who are seated on wooden benches....
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Ayariga commends ECOWAS’ deployment of standby force to Niger
The Member of Parliament representing Bawku Central and a prominent figure within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has...
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ECOWAS directs ‘prompt activation’ of standby force in Niger
West African leaders ratcheted up their criticism of the coup leaders in Niger on Thursday, ordering the "activation" and "deployment" of a regional standby...
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Attempted coup feared in Niger after president’s detention
After President Mohamed Bazoum was allegedly taken hostage by members of the presidential guard on Wednesday, leading to protests in the capital, men in...
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ECOWAS trains 30 lawyers on cultural restitution
A comprehensive training program has been conducted for 30 lawyers from the 15 member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)....
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Agyapa Royalties deal suit dismissed by ECOWAS Court
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Ghana Integrity Initiative and Transparency International Ghana...
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Winneba to host 2023 ECOWAS extraordinary session
Winneba in the Central Region will host the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) extraordinary session in September 2023.This is the second time...
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‘Local politics was not part of my plans’ – Elvis Ankrah’s big breakthrough into politics
Elvis Afriyie Ankrah had just finished reading a Master’s degree course in International Relations and was hoping that he would receive a callback from...
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