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Tinubu Re-elected as ECOWAS Chairman for Second Term.

July 7, 2024 Omajemite Don

President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected for another one-year tenure as chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of States and Government. Tinubu’s first tenure is to end on Tuesday,…

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Niger: ECOWAS Lists Conditions For Lifting Sanctions

December 15, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

ECOWAS Parliament Demands Release of Detained Niger President Bazoum for Sanctions Review The Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, Dr Sidie Mohamed Tunis, has underscored…

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Tinubu Reveals to African Leader The Only Way to Avert Military Coups

December 11, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

President Bola Tinubu Advocates Good Governance as Key to Curtailing Military Coups in Africa President Bola Tinubu, Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has presented a…

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ECOWAS Parliament To Lift Sanctions Impose On Niger Republic

November 22, 2023 Gideon Ese

In a groundbreaking move, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has launched a fervent appeal to Heads of State and Government across the region, urging them to…

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Niger Coup : Nigerians reject ECOWAS war plan, back NASS

August 12, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Nigerians Express Disapproval of ECOWAS Military Deployment Plan in Niger Republic In a strong show of disapproval, Nigerian citizens have rejected the plan put forth by the Economic Community of…

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“African Union Condemns Treatment of President Bazoum by Niger’s Coup Leaders”

August 11, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

African Union Voices “Deep Concern” Over Conditions of Detained Niger President The African Union (AU) has voiced its “deep concern” regarding the reported deplorable conditions of detention faced by Niger’s…

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AU, UN, ECOWAS delegation head to Niger for talks

August 8, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

International Representatives to Meet Rebels in Efforts to Address Niger’s Political Situations A delegation comprising representatives from the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the…

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Northern Nigeria Will Pay Dearly If ECOWAS Attack Niger – Arewa Youths Warns

August 7, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has voiced apprehensions over reported plans by the Nigerian military to use force to remove the military junta in the Niger Republic from power.…

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Niger’s Military Junta Closes Airspace Amid Tensions After ECOWAS Deadline Expires

August 7, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

In the wake of political turmoil and escalating tensions, the military junta in Niger, which ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, has taken a drastic step by closing the country’s airspace. The…

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Italy Tells ECOWAS What To Do To Niger Republic

August 7, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Italy offered advice to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) concerning the military junta’s actions in the Republic of Niger after the deadline for reinstating ousted President Mohamed…

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