The military leaders of Niger Republic have taken a significant step by reopening the nation’s airspace to all commercial flights, as reported by a spokesperson from the transport ministry on […]
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ECOWAS prepared to confront Niger junta if diplomacy talks fails
Troops from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have reaffirmed their commitment to forming a standby force ready to intervene in Niger Republic if diplomatic efforts fail to […]
ECOWAS strongly condemns soldiers’ killings in Niger republic
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strongly condemned the killings of Nigerien soldiers in an attack carried out by suspected jihadist groups. The incident occurred near Niger’s […]
Niger Crisis Deepens: ECOWAS strengthens sanctions, junta presses for power supply
President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed on Tuesday that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will not lift the sanctions imposed on the Niger junta, despite their expressed willingness to […]
Coup supporters stage protest near French military base in Niger
A significant gathering of coup supporters took place near a French military base in Niger, signaling escalating tensions just after West African leaders revealed plans to assemble a “standby” force […]
ECOWAS implements additional sanctions on Niger
In response to the coup in Niger Republic, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has introduced additional sanctions. Previously, the regional organization had issued a seven-day ultimatum to […]
Niger Coup: Atiku cautions ECOWAS against military engagement
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against using military force to restore democratic order in Niger Republic. In a statement he […]
Senegal promises to deploy its troops to support ECOWAS intervention in Niger
Senegal has expressed its willingness to participate in a potential military intervention by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Niger following last week’s coup. Foreign Minister Aissata […]
Niger coup plotters defy ECOWAS threat, refuse to reinstate Bazoum
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Niger Republic military, demanding the release and reinstatement […]
Group urges ECOWAS and international community to impose sanctions on Niger coup plotters
Citizens Action for Good Governance (CAGG) has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the international community to impose sanctions on the leaders responsible for the […]
ECOWAS court directs Nigerian government to compensate gunshot victim with N60 million
The ECOWAS Court has ruled in favor of Sunday Ayodeji, who had his leg amputated after being shot by a police officer in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The Court has awarded […]
Tinubu elected as ECOWAS chairman, urges member states to unite against coups
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has been elected as the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Speaking […]