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 ...
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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) ...
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ECOWAS to address consequences of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdrawal
The Economic Community of West African States Commission said it has initiated a contingency plan to mitigate unforeseen ...
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French grip muddles Ecowas single currency bid. What’s next?
Ecowas has been struggling to keep its membership intact after Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, all junta-led states, decided to ...
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 ...
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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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ECOWAS activates standby force to tackle terrorism
The Economic Community of West African States has activated its standby force to combat terrorism in the sub-region.
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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.
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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 ...
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President Mahama initiates moves to bridge Sahel States-ECOWAS divide
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that his closed-door meeting with Burkina Faso’s Head of State, Captain Ibrahim ...
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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 ...