Trump’s genocide claim divisive, dangerous for region’s cohesion — ECOWAS
The bloc further appealed to the international community to continue standing with West African nations in their joint efforts against terrorism and violent extremism.
ECOWAS decries Nigeria-Bénin border infrastructure decay
ECOWAS President Dr Omar Touray has decried the deplorable state of infrastructure at the Nigeria-Bénin Republic Seme border, despite the giant investment in it by ECOWAS.
Nigeria, Niger foreign ministers meet for security talks
It comes after Nigeria this month renewed calls for the release of Niger’s deposed president Mohamed Bazoum, who is being held at the presidential palace in Niamey in strict detention.
Niger adopts Hausa as national language replacing French
Niger’s junta has adopted Hausa as the national language in the place of French in a further break from Paris, its former colonial master.
Senegal’s Faye says has ‘done everything’ to bring Sahel trio back to ECOWAS
In July last year, Faye was appointed by ECOWAS as a mediator towards the three Sahel countries now led by juntas which seized power in recent coups.
ECOWAS seeks stronger collaboration to combat drug abuse
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for increased collaboration to tackle drug abuse, emphasizing that no single nation or organization can address the issue alone.
