We’re brothers, return to ECOWAS – Nigeria’s defence chief tells Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger leave ECOWAS, commission responds with 4 measures
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger exit ECOWAS, as regional bloc maintains trade, travel ties
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS becomes effective from January
The Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, has called on ECOWAS to adopt a new approach in its dealings with Burkina Faso,
Thousands of people rallied Tuesday in Niger and Burkina Faso in support of the withdrawal of their countries from the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, which is due to take effect today.
The exit of military-led Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) is seen to hurt
After more than a year of tensions and failed diplomatic efforts, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a significant shift in the region’s political landscape.
These attacks are the latest in a series of aerial bombardments by the Nigerian government as part of a protracted campaign against armed groups and insurgents in the north of the country, much of which is effectively outside of federal government control.
The deterioration of relations between Nigeria and Niger has created opportunities for armed groups to intensify violence
Following the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) effective Wednesday, January 29, 2025, citizens, goods and services from the three former member-states are to continue to be treated according to ECOWAS protocols and policies.
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially exited the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The withdrawal, which was first announced on January 29, 2024, became effective on Wednesday,
Seychelles and Ethiopia have exempted Nigeria from their visa-free travel programs, raising concerns about security, economic, and diplomatic implications.
Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has come under intense scrutiny from the Bauchi State Government for his recent criticism of Governor Bala Mohammed.