Late last month, 3 military-led West African states announced their withdrawal from Economic Community of West African States ‘with immediate effect’
West African bloc urges Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to remain Read More »
West African bloc committed to address challenges in region to preserve democratic principles, says official
ECOWAS foreign ministers convene on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger exit Read More »
Niger villages attacked, 9 killed. Military claims success against militants, but security concerns linger.
Militants attack villages, killing civilians in Niger Read More »
Political turmoil unfolds in West Africa as ECOWAS confronts the departure of three nations, testing integration.
West African bloc blames junta-led nations for flaunting exit rules Read More »
Regional turmoil unfolds as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS, sparking diplomatic appeals.
AU urges unity amid Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso ECOWAS exit Read More »
Suspected jihadists were responsible for the assault on Motogatta in the expansive Tillaberi region, an area long plagued by the activities of jihadist groups
Deadly assault claims 22 lives in Western Niger Read More »
Nigeria condemns the departure of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali from ECOWAS, questioning their commitment.
ECOWAS in turmoil: Nigeria criticizes three coup regimes’ exit Read More »
Diplomatic efforts underway as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger quit ECOWAS, triggering a political challenge.
ECOWAS seeks diplomacy as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger leave Read More »
The decision, communicated by Colonel Amadou Abdramane, spokesperson for the junta in Niger, was framed as a response to the perceived deviation of ECOWAS from its original principles and the spirit of Pan-Africanism after 49 years of membership
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso exit ECOWAS, citing dissatisfaction Read More »
The clash, which started around 01:50 am (0050 GMT), lasted about 20 minutes before the attackers were routed towards the banks of Lake Chad
10 soldiers injured, dozens of militants killed in Niger skirmish Read More »
