Tag: ECOWAS
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ECOWAS Court dismisses human rights violation claim against Nigeria
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed an alleged human rights violation suit filed by one Patrick Eholor, on behalf of Makia Media Limited, against the Federal Government. NAN reports that the applicant had in suit number ECW/CCJ/APP/43/21, alleged that Nigeria’s broadcasting
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West Africa’s season of farewells and question marks – By Chidi Amuta
Frances’s major military base in Cote d’Ivoire is billed to close down at the end of this month. The long -standing base, Port Bouet, is to be rid of its French troop occupants and is to be renamed General Quattara Thomas d’Aquinn base after an indigenous military figure.
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ECOWAS throws weight behind Nigeria, says Niger’s allegation lacks foundation
The Economic of West African States (ECOWAS) has described terrorism allegations against Nigeria and other member states by Niger Republic as “unfounded”, saying it is solidly behind its members. Niger Republic had accused Nigeria and other ECOWAS members of colluding with France to destabilise the country. However, ECOWAS in a statement on Thursday described the…
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Battered ECOWAS applies cosmetic make-up – By Owei Lakemfa
The highlight of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Authority of Heads of State and Government Summit of December 15, 2024, was the formalisation of its break up.
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What ECOWAS leaders can learn from Ghana’s election – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has urged West African leaders to draw inspiration from Ghana’s recent peaceful elections as a model of democratic maturity and commitment to national unity.
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Bukina Faso, Mali, Niger get deadline to return to ECOWAS
The authority of ECOWAS heads of state and government on Sunday set Jan. 29, 2025 to July 29, 2025 as a transitional period to keep ECOWAS doors open to Burkina Faso, Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger.
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ECOWAS President reacts as Nigeria clears N85bn, $54m community levy
The Federal Government has paid its ECOWAS community levy of N85 billion and 54 million dollars representing 2023 and up to July 2024.
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How we’ll return Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso back to ECOWAS – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said the interest and welfare of the citizens of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger remained priority for leaders of ECOWAS.
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Tinubu vows to stabilise ECOWAS
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his resolve to stabilise the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and contribute to peace in Africa.
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$15bn Lagos-Abidjan highway nears approval stage
Heads of ECOWAS member states met on Saturday to finalise and approve the design of the Lagos-Abidjan Corridor Highway Development Project preparatory to initiating the procurement process at its next meeting.