Tag: ECOWAS
the debate on the competence of the Constitutional Council is underway
Will the opponents of the postponement of the Senegalese presidential election be able to open the battle on the legal front? The opposition plans to challenge before the Constitutional Council…
Extraordinary meeting of ECOWAS ministers to discuss the crises in the sub-region
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is holding an extraordinary session of its mediation and security council at ministerial level this Thursday in Abuja. According to the agenda,…
the withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina from ECOWAS should benefit the Alliance of Sahel States
After the announcement, on Sunday January 28, of their departure from ECOWAS, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso should strengthen their cooperation within the AES, the Alliance of Sahel States. This…
a Togolese delegation in Niamey after the announcement of the exit from ECOWAS
Could this be a first attempt at mediation following the announcement of ECOWAS’ exit from Niger? Monday in Niamey, a delegation led by the Togolese Minister of Territorial Administration was…
a departure from Mali, Niger and Burkina, after months of tension
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are slamming the door on ECOWAS. The military juntas of the three countries announced, on the evening of Sunday January 28, that they were leaving…
Burkina, Mali, Niger withdraw from ECOWAS
Burkina, Mali and Niger announced in a joint official statement their withdrawal from ECOWAS with immediate effect. 2 mins THE Burkina FasoTHE Mali and the Nigerthree countries led by military…
An ECOWAS delegation expected in Niger, which is resisting economic sanctions
Implemented after the July 26 coup, the sanctions have significantly affected the state’s budget and economy. However, this country, which has one of the lowest human development indices, is proving…
the port of Cotonou lifts the ban on exports to Niger, still subject to ECOWAS sanctions
The autonomous port of Cotonou lifts the ban on exports of goods to Niger. The general management of the port announced this in a letter dated Wednesday, December 27, 2023.…
ECOWAS and Niger discuss a 15 to 18 month transition
Last week, following a meeting with Nigerien authorities, a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) under the leadership of Togo declared that the two parties agreed…
ECOWAS changes course on the case of Niger
Shortly after General Tiani’s coup d’état in Niger, the possible military intervention of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was almost certain. Member countries of the regional organization…