Yakubu Gowon, the only surviving founding father of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), says he is ...

Storyline: Many people in Niger have welcomed the country's departure from the Economic Community of West African States ...

At the Berlin symposium marking the 140th anniversary of the Berlin Conference on Africa, Togolese Foreign Minister Robert ...

The military-led nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on January 29. They had announced their intention to leave one ...

nited States security engagements in West Africa cannot be understood without consideration of regional geopolitical challenges spanning political instability, climate change, humanitarian and food ...

A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS.

Kenya’s backing of opposition leader Raila Odinga for AU Commission chair has intensified the 2025 election. With strong ...

Lack of military coordination and tension among countries in Africa's Lake Chad region are hindering efforts to end a more ...

This is despite the official exit of these three countries from ECOWAS on January 29, to focus on their own bloc known as the ...

The West Africa Democracy Solidarity (WADEMOS) Network has appealed to ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahelian States, to enhance ...

Boima S. Kamara, the newly appointed Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA) and two-time Finance Minister of Liberia, has pledged to leverage his new position to enhance Liberia’s ...

Solomon Weawea, the Executive Director of the Liberia National Heritage and Culture Development Association (LNHCDA), has ...