West Africa commits to ‘eco’ currency
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching a common currency, the “eco,” by 2027.
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ECOWAS summit begins in Abuja as Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger boycott
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who currently chairs ECOWAS, is presiding over the meeting
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Junta-led Africa challenges the West, seeks sovereignty
The conference featured music, cultural displays, and speeches from leaders and supporters of the military regimes.
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Guinea dissolves political parties, holds back on election date
Doumbouya, who cited corruption and unfulfilled promises as reasons for the 2021 coup, has faced his own share of criticism
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ECOWAS condemns terror attack in breakaway Mali
Military administration in Bamako said it foiled a terror attack on Faladie Gendarmerie School
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Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to launch biometric passports
In January, the three neighboring countries, all ruled by military juntas, declared their intent to leave ECOWAS, which has since urged them to reconsider
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Niger arrests 245 suspected terrorists in ongoing security operations
Junta targets criminal networks near borders with Nigeria and Mali
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Burkina Faso drops ECOWAS logo from new passports
The departure occurs as Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali continue to confront insurgencies by groups affiliated with al Qaeda and the Islamic State
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Mali’s FM affirms nation’s irreversible exit from ECOWAS
Mali stands firm on leaving ECOWAS as the new confederation takes shape with Burkina Faso and Niger.
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ECOWAS decries stalled reconciliation with junta-led states
Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali have experienced military coups between 2020 and 2023
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