The 44th Ordinary Meeting of the Mediation and Security Council of the Economic Community of West African States has called attention to the ongoing insurgency in Nigeria, Gambia and Guinea Bissau as well as the political crisis in Mali. The Council at its meeting in Niamey, Niger, on Friday, also focused on forthcoming presidential elections … Read more
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, has joined ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, imploying the military junta in Mali to set an acceptable time table for the country’s return to democracy. The president, in virtual and third Extraordinary Summit of ECOWAS on the socio-political crisis in Mali, said that Mali as a … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently attending the second extraordinary summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government over the socio-political situation in Mali. Ekohotblog had on Thursday, August 27, reporter that the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States will on … Read more
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States will on Friday hold another Extraordinary Summit on the socio-political situation in Mali. The summit was convened based on the decision of the extraordinary summit of the ECOWAS Heads of State which held on August 20, following the military … Read more
The political impasse that’s engulfed Mali for the past two weeks took a new turn on Monday after talks between West African mediators and Mali’s military junta on constitution of a transitional government reportedly ended in a stalemate. An Envoy deployed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and led by ex-President Goodluck … Read more
The Nigerian Government on Monday disclosed that it borrowed over 5,000 metric tonnes of grain from ECOWAS to feed citizens. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mustapha Baba-Shehuri, made the disclosure while receiving 3,999 tonnes of cereals donated to Nigeria by ECOWAS. According to Shehuri, “The Government of the Federal Republic of … Read more
Talks between West African nations and Mali’s new junta ended on Monday, August 24 without a deal on how the country should return to civilian rule following last week’s coup, negotiators said. In separate statements, the two sides also said that ousted president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita — whose return to office had been initially demanded … Read more
Mediators from West Africa’s regional bloc are due in Mali on Saturday for talks aimed at reversing a coup that has been condemned abroad. But the coup was celebrated by many in a country battling an Islamist insurgency and simmering political unrest. Leaders from the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have taken … Read more
Nigeria’s former President, Goodluck Jonathan is leading a team of ECOWAS leaders to Mali where the military has overthrown the elected government of President Ibrahim Keita. The turn of events followed a mutiny on Tuesday by soldiers, who later arrested Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse, in what transformed into a coup d’etat. Keïta was … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari and other West Africa leaders are currently meeting over the crisis in Mali. The meeting followed the military coup in Mali which led to President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita’s arrest and resignation. The meeting attend by the West Africa leaders is holding virtually under the auspices of the Economic Community of West African … Read more
The Economic Community Of West African States, ECOWAS, has donated food items to Nigeria. Commissioner for Gender and Social Affairs, Ms Fatima Jagnemade, made this known during the commemoration of the 2020 World Humanitarian Day in Abuja on Wednesday. It also donated food items to three member states to cushion the impacts of their humanitarian … Read more
– President Buhari arrives in Mali on Thursday with other West African Leader – The leaders are on a peacekeeping mission to Mali in Bamako – Buhari’ Special adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adeshina had on Wednesday, 22 July announced that the President will leave for Mali today President Muhammadu Buhari and other West … Read more
Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS’ President of the Community Court of Justice, Justice Edward Amoako Asante has been re-elected for a second term of two years. He was reelected alongside his Vice President, Justice Gberi-be Ouattara, who will also serve another two years term. While responding to his reelection Asante, appreciated his colleagues … Read more
Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has appointed Former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as a special envoy to lead the sub-regional body’s mediation mission in Mali. Ikechukwu Eze, media adviser to Dr. Jonathan disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. According to the statement, the former President is expected to facilitate dialogue as … Read more
The federal government on Saturday announced that it received donation of medical supplies worth $8 million from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) to boost Nigeria’s fight against COVID-19. Chairman of Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and secretary to the government, Boss Mustapha, made the announcement … Read more
ECOWAS Court of Justice, on Friday said it has ordered the Federal Government of Nigeria to pay the salaries and allowances of 244 soldiers dismissed in 2016. A statement issued by the court on Friday said that the order was given in a Judgment issued by a panel of three justices of the court on Thursday. … Read more
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has publicly declared approval for Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala nomination for the World Trade Organisation Director-General election. The endorsement of ECOWAS was contained in a statement signed by its President, Mamadou Issoufou. Buhari had approved the candidacy of Okonjo-Iweala, changing the country’s previous position of … Read more
The Heads of State of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have pledged support for the leadership of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as the head of the African Development Bank (AfDB). In a statement on Saturday, ECOWAS chairman and President of Niger Republic Mahamadou Issoufou described Adesina’s achievements during his first term as impressive The … Read more
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has finally spoken on Madagascar’s organic drink reputed to be cure for coronavirus. The West Africa’s socioeconomic body refuted claims that it had placed order for substantial amount of the organic drink, known as COVID-Organics (CVO). The body debunked the claim In a statement by its Directorate … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has declared support to the Federal Government’s closure of the nation’s borders, commending President Muhammadu Buhari for his courage in taking the action. Gov. David Umahi made the declaration on Monday at Onueke, Headquarters of Ezza South Local Government Area (LGA) while declaring open the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) … Read more