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Although symbolically visible in some places across the continent, Turkey’s presence remains a work in progress.

Under previous chairman, Bola Tinubu, the West African economic bloc faced the greatest challenges of its 50-year history.

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio elected ECOWAS Chair • Warns of democratic, economic challenges. • Pledges focus on reform, security, unity. Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio was ...

By LINDA AKHIGBE   Only last month, on May 28, 2025, the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, celebrated its 50th anniversary with huge fanfare, commemorating the event with official ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed a Chief Negotiator to oversee the orderly withdrawal of ...

Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to foster ...

The Nigerian leader expresses worry over the slow pace of the force which was supposed to the sub-region's counterterrorism force.

Press Release - The signing ceremony was witnessed by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Benin Republic President Patrice Talon.

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has been named the new chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met in Nigeria's capital, Abuja to assess the bloc’s challenges, particularly in light of recent military takeovers in several member states that ...