Tag: ECOWAS
how ECOWAS boss Bola Tinubu left his mark
The Nigerian president was a key player elsewhere at the organization’s extraordinary summit on Sunday in Abuja, in the wake of Niger’s military takeover. 1 min With our correspondent in…
Niger: Harsh ultimatum from Ecowas
full screen A supporter of the coup plotters holds up a picture of the coup leader, army general Abdourahamane Tchiani, during the protests in Niamey. Photo: Sam Mednick/AP/TT West Africa’s…
Niger: Harsh ultimatum from Ecowas
At the same time, Ecowas announces that it is cutting off relations with Niger and targeting economic sanctions against the country. Ecowa’s announcement comes after a crisis meeting in Nigeria’s…
ECOWAS sends Patrice Talon on a mission to the juntas in Guinea, Mali and Burkina Faso
The new current president of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Bola Tinubu received on Tuesday July 18 in Nigeria his Beninese counterparts Patrice Talon and Bissau-Guinean Umaro…
ECOWAS Summit: heavy menu on the agenda of West African leaders
Are the ongoing transitions in Mali, Burkina and Guinea moving fast enough towards a return to constitutional order? Guinea Bissau is hosting an ECOWAS summit this Sunday, July 9, which…
Guinea: the mission of the ECOWAS mediator postponed
He was scheduled to land on Sunday June 18 in Conakry, the ECOWAS mediator had to postpone his mission in the country. Thomas Boni Yayi was to have consultations with…
new increase in electricity for certain subscribers from July 1
The government has announced an increase in electricity prices for some subscribers from July 1. With our correspondent in Abidjan, Marine Jeannin The increase will concern 412,000 subscribers, according to…
Burkina Faso: the authorities, ECOWAS and a collective each condemn the killing of Karma
On April 20, 2023, men in military uniforms surrounded the village of Karma in northern Burkina Faso. Result: 60 civilians were killed according to a prosecutor, nearly a hundred according…
Burkina Faso and Mali reaffirm their desire for a lasting alliance
Malian Prime Minister Choguel Maïga’s visit to Burkina Faso ended on Sunday 26 February. Participation in the opening ceremony of Fespaco, joint government council, audience with the president of the…
Burkina Faso and Mali “agreed to deepen reflection on the Federation project”
/ Africa Malian Prime Minister Choguel Maïga traveled to Burkina Faso to strengthen ties between the two countries. Several cooperation agreements have been signed on the security and humanitarian level.…