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ECOWAS deploys 5,000-strong counterterrorism force as Sahel violence escalates
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a 5,000-member regional counterterrorism force to tackle the growing influence of jihadist groups, particularly Islamic State’s (IS) ...
ECOWAS regional bloc activates counterterror force
The force's activation follows a report by the Global Terrorism Index, which identified Africa's Sahel region as the global ...
The Punch on MSN1d
ECOWAS to address consequences of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdrawal
ECOWAS has initiated a contingency plan to mitigate unforeseen consequences of the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and ...
Restoring trust in ECOWAS will take time for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised that the primary reason behind the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger ...
The EastAfrican on MSN16h
French grip muddles Ecowas single currency bid. What’s next?
The new currency, to be established in 2027, has been dubbed the ‘Eco’, but France already jumped the gun and changed the ...
Legit on MSN3d
How ECOWAS’ Superb Diplomacy Has Blocked West African Countries From Going to War With Each Other
ECOWAS has been able to block West African nations from going to war with each other. Legit.ng throws light on how the ...
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Mahama vows to relay Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso’s concerns to ECOWAS amid strained ties
President John Mahama says he has gained new perspectives on the concerns raised by three countries regarding their ...
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Burkina Faso reverses cereal export ban to Ghana following Mahama’s intervention – Gbevlo-Lartey
Larry Gbevlo-Lartey said President John Mahama has successfully resolved the disruptions caused by the export ban on grains and cereals imposed by the military regime in Burkina Faso.
Daily Post Nigeria on MSN13d
Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali’s exit from ECOWAS affected security frameworks – Nigeria’s Air Chief
Nigeria’s Chief of the Air Staff, CAS, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, says the withdrawal of the Alliance of Sahel States from ...
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ECOWAS Activates Standby Force Against Terrorism
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has activated its Standby Force to combat terrorism and other ...
Business Insider Africa on MSN2d
Ghanaian president, Mahama engages Burkina Faso’s junta leader in high-level talks on regional stability
President John Dramani Mahama met with Burkina Faso’s interim leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, on Monday, 10 March 2025, to ...
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President Mahama holds meeting with Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré
President John Dramani Mahama on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Interim Leader of Burkina Faso ...