West African bloc ECOWAS lifts sanctions against Guinea, Mali
West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS said Sunday it was easing sanctions imposed on Guinea and Mali, a day after announcing a similar decision for Niger, […]
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West African bloc ECOWAS says it is lifting sanctions on Niger
West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS has lifted travel, commercial and economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing the coup staged […]
Senegal’s democratic record on the line as presidential vote delay sparks political crisis
Violent protests have roiled Senegal since President Macky Sall abruptly called off a planned election at the weekend, with just three weeks to go before […]
With ECOWAS exit, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger leave democratic transition in limbo
The announcement that Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso will withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) « without delay » has put an abrupt […]
With ECOWAS exit, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger leave democratic transition in limbo
The announcement that Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso will withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) « without delay » has put an abrupt […]
Mali and Burkina Faso send ‘formal notice’ of withdrawal from ECOWAS bloc
Mali and Burkina Faso said Monday they had sent ECOWAS « formal notice » of their withdrawal from the West African bloc, with Niger expected to follow. […]
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to leave ECOWAS bloc with immediate effect
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced Sunday they would be leaving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) « without delay », citing, in part, the […]
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to leave ECOWAS bloc with immediate effect
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced Sunday they would be leaving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) « without delay », citing, in part, the […]
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ECOWAS maintains sanctions on Niger over detention of deposed president
Issued on: 15/12/2023 – 15:15Modified: 15/12/2023 – 15:54 01:36ECOWAS sanction on Niger © FRANCE 24 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leaders on […]
West African court orders deposed Niger president be freed immediately
Niger’s ousted president Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held in detention since a July 26 coup, must be freed immediately, the court of the West […]