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  1. ECOWAS Faces Potential Collapse as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Form Breakaway Union

    Africa ECOWAS Faces Potential Collapse as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Form Breakaway Union

    ECOWAS warns of disintegration and heightened insecurity following Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger's formation of a breakaway confederation. ECOWAS President Omar Alieu Touray stresses the need for urgent measures and appoints Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to mediate the crisis amid...
  2. ECOWAS Considers Suspending Funding Amid Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdrawal

    Africa ECOWAS Considers Suspending Funding Amid Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdrawal

    ECOWAS may suspend project funding in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger due to their withdrawal from the bloc, impacting regional economic and financial cooperation. The move highlights ongoing challenges and the need for stability in West Africa. The Economic Community of West African States...
  3. Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Exit ECOWAS, Join Sahel Alliance Amid Security Concerns

    Africa Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Exit ECOWAS, Join Sahel Alliance Amid Security Concerns

    Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially left ECOWAS, forming the Alliance of Sahel States. Citing inadequate support against jihadist violence, they seek new partnerships with Russia, Turkey, and Iran. This shift challenges regional dynamics and Western influence, raising concerns about...
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    Metro Nigeria To Receive Over 50% Of Global Water Fund – ECOWAS - Daily Trust

    https://dailytrust.com/nigeria-to-receive-over-50-of-global-water-fund-ecowas/
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    Business Nigeria’s trade surplus with ECOWAS rises 216% to N1.14trn - Vanguard News

    https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/06/nigerias-trade-surplus-with-ecowas-rises-216-to-n1-14trn/
  6. Nigerians Laugh Off Senegalese President Faye's Praise for Tinubu's Experience Amid Hardships

    Nigeria Nigerians Laugh Off Senegalese President Faye's Praise for Tinubu's Experience Amid Hardships

    President Bassirou Faye of Senegal endorsed Bola Tinubu's credentials, stating he could rely on the Nigerian president's "wisdom and experience" to bolster ECOWAS integration and confront issues like human trafficking In a diplomatic boost for Nigeria's newly elected president, Senegalese leader...
  7. Nigerians Applaud Senegalese President's Transparency, Urge Leaders to Follow Suit as He Publicly Declares Assets

    Africa Nigerians Applaud Senegalese President's Transparency, Urge Leaders to Follow Suit as He Publicly Declares Assets

    Inaugurated as the youngest democratically elected President in West Africa, Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal garners praise for publicly disclosing his assets, a move championed by civil society organizations like CHRICED. Faye's transparent declaration, including property, vehicles, and bank...
  8. Nigeria's President Tinubu Heads to Dakar for President-elect Faye's Inauguration

    Nigeria Nigeria's President Tinubu Heads to Dakar for President-elect Faye's Inauguration

    President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, as announced by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale. Tinubu, the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of...
  9. Niger Crisis: President Tinubu Took Advice from Misguided Lagos Boys, Resulting in Embarrassing Climbdown - Former Rep. Bugaje

    Nigeria Niger Crisis: President Tinubu Took Advice from Misguided Lagos Boys, Resulting in Embarrassing Climbdown - Former Rep. Bugaje

    Dr. Usman Bugaje, former Member of the House of Representatives, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu's loyalists, dubbed the 'Lagos Boys,' played a pivotal role in misguided decisions following the post-Niger coup crisis. Bugaje, who represented Katsina state, accused the Lagos Boys of...
  10. Nigeria Resumes Energy Supply to Niger Amid ECOWAS Policy Shift

    Nigeria Nigeria Resumes Energy Supply to Niger Amid ECOWAS Policy Shift

    Nigeria has agreed to reinstate electricity supply to Niger Republic following the lifting of sanctions by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The decision to restore power comes in the wake of an extraordinary summit held in Abuja, where ECOWAS resolved to lift sanctions...
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    Politics ECOWAS Lifts Some Sanctions On Niger, Mali, Guinea - Information Nigeria

    https://www.informationng.com/2024/02/ecowas-lifts-some-sanctions-on-niger-mali-guinea.html
  12. Crisis Deepens: Guinea's Military Junta Imposes Freeze on Bank Accounts in Wake of Government Dissolution

    Nigeria Crisis Deepens: Guinea's Military Junta Imposes Freeze on Bank Accounts in Wake of Government Dissolution

    Guinea's military junta, which seized power through a coup in September 2021, has officially dissolved the government. The announcement, delivered via a presidential decree read on state TV by Brig Gen Amara Camara, the presidency's Secretary General, provided no insights into the rationale...
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    World We won’t rejoin ECOWAS – Niger coup leader - Daily Post

    https://dailypost.ng/2024/02/14/we-wont-rejoin-ecowas-niger-coup-leader/
  14. Niger Coup Leaders Justify Swift Exit from ECOWAS, Pledge Not to Rejoin

    Nigeria Niger Coup Leaders Justify Swift Exit from ECOWAS, Pledge Not to Rejoin

    General Abdourahamane Tchiani, head of the military junta in Niger Republic, has declared that none of the Sahel countries, including Niger, will rejoin the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Speaking to RTN news channel in Niamey, General Tchiani reaffirmed the decision made by...
  15. Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Niger Republic Cautions Nigeria Against ECOWAS Exit Fallout

    Nigeria Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Niger Republic Cautions Nigeria Against ECOWAS Exit Fallout

    Niger Republic voices concerns over the potential strain on historic ties with Nigeria following the joint decision, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, to exit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The countries criticize ECOWAS for imposing sanctions and cite regional...
  16. ECOWAS Crisis: Nigeria and Region Grapple with Security Challenges Amid Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Withdrawals

    Nigeria ECOWAS Crisis: Nigeria and Region Grapple with Security Challenges Amid Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Withdrawals

    The recent withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sent shockwaves across the region, prompting serious concerns about Nigeria's security landscape. Stakeholders, including experts and policymakers, are grappling with the...
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    World "Deep regret"- African Union reacts to Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger's formal withdrawal notice to ECOWAS - Linda Ikeji’s Blog

    https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2024/1/deep-regret-african-union-reacts-to-mali-burkina-faso-and-nigers-formal-withdrawal-notice-to-ecowas-2.html
  18. ECOWAS Commission Reacts to Withdrawal of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso"

    Nigeria ECOWAS Commission Reacts to Withdrawal of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso"

    The military juntas of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), sparking concerns about regional stability. The three nations had hinted at forming a counter force, the Alliance of Sahel States, following the overthrow...
  19. Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Unite to Exit ECOWAS Amid Security Concerns

    Africa Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Unite to Exit ECOWAS Amid Security Concerns

    The military juntas of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have collectively withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), citing a perceived abandonment of the organization's founding principles and a lack of support in addressing pressing security challenges in the Sahel...
  20. Former President Jonathan's Visit to Tinubu Following Supreme Court Ruling

    Nigeria Former President Jonathan's Visit to Tinubu Following Supreme Court Ruling

    Former President Goodluck Jonathan has referred to himself as a "roving ambassador." He made this statement during a media interaction after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Jonathan called for unity among political leaders and former...
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