West African Nations

[JUST IN] Niger: Military Finally Announces Coup After Detaining President Bazoum

Jul 27, 2023.Jul 27, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soldiers in Niger have declared their takeover of power, detaining President Mohamed Bazoum since Wednesday. The military announced the coup via a televised broadcast early on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In Ondo Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Igboho Loses Mother Sanwo-Olu Allegedly Approves … Read more

West African Nations To Rename Joint Currency

Dec 22, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

The French-backed West African CFA franc currency will be reformed and renamed the “eco,” in what Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara called a “historic” move on Saturday, NAN reported. France, the former colonial power in the region, will withdraw from being involved in the committees of the West African joint currency. The far-reaching reform affects … Read more