July 01
West Africa: Ecowas Court President Tasks Parliament On Returning Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Bloc
Mr Asante said he was aware that the parliament had been engaging high-level officials of those states through its members to ensure their return to ECOWAS. Read more »
May 18
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Nigeria's Flamingos Thrash Burkina Faso 6-0 in World Cup Qualifying Match
Victory earned Nigeria a 7-1 aggregate win and a place in the final round against the winner of the Senegal/Liberia fixture. Read more »
April 25
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Dominican Republic 2024 - Olowookere Invites 25 Players to Camp for Burkina Faso
Chidi, Kareem, and Moshood, the players responsible for a stunning 12-goal haul against the C.A.R, have been recalled Read more »
February 24
West Africa: Ecowas Lifts Sanctions On Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
ECOWAS urges Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali to reconsider their withdrawal from the subregional body. Read more »
February 25
West Africa: Why We Lifted Sanctions On Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso - Ecowas
"West African single identity and regional integration and inclusion project is another programme that the three countries benefit from." Read more »
West Africa: What Withdrawal of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Will Cost Ecowas - Official
"The withdrawal of the three-member states could result in the halt or the suspension of all ECOWAS projects and programmes worth more than $500 million," a communique issued at… Read more »
February 22
West Africa: Ecowas Co-Founder Gowon Urges Body to Lift Sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
Mr Gowon, who was one of the founders of ECOWAS as Nigeria's military head of state in May 1975, expressed his concerns about recent developments in the regional body in an open… Read more »
February 16
Burkina Faso: Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso to Form Confederation
"Our excellent diplomats then recommended to the Heads of State the creation of a Confederation bringing together Burkina, Mali and Niger, awaiting the creation of a Federation of… Read more »
February 12
West Africa: Editorial - Ecowas and the Burden of the Sahelian Contagion
PREMIUM TIMES believes that the message in all of this for ECOWAS is: good governance and an economy that works for all are the guardrails of any democracy. Read more »
February 09
West Africa: Sall Govt's Poll Postponement Posing Threat to Region - Ecowas President
"As you are all aware, our region is in the spotlight once again... this crucial meeting has been convened to address these recent developments and challenges faced in the… Read more »
February 05
Africa: Exiting Ecowas and Its Implications for Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, West Africa
"ECOWAS, under the influence of foreign powers, betraying its founding principles, has become a threat to its member state..." Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso said. Read more »
January 30
West Africa: Nigeria Reacts to Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso's 'Exit' From Ecowas
"Nigeria stands with ECOWAS to emphasise due process and shared commitment to protect and strengthen the rights and welfare of all citizens of Member States," it said. Read more »
January 28
West Africa: Ecowas Speaks On Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso's 'Exit' From Subregional Bloc
"The ECOWAS Commission is yet to receive any direct formal notification from the three Member States about their intention to withdraw from the Community," it said in a press… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: CAF Women's Champions League Qualifiers - Delta Queens Wallop Burkina Faso's Usfa 3-0
Delta Queens had a player sent off in the second half but they scored two goals after that dismissal Read more »
August 01, 2023
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea Declare Support for Niger Coup As Soldiers Arrest Politicians
"Any military intervention against Niger would be tantamount to a declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali," they warned, adding that such a move could result in… Read more »
May 12, 2023
Africa: Senegal, Burkina Faso, Morocco, Mali to Represent Africa At U17 World Cup
The four sides sealed their places following the conclusion of the quarter-final matches at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday. Read more »
Burkina Faso/Nigeria: Burkina Faso Snatch World Cup Ticket Away From Nigeria's Golden Eaglets
Despite a flurry of opportunities and dominating possession, the Nigerian team were unable to convert their chances into goals, culminating in a disappointing 2-1 defeat. Read more »
May 11, 2023
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: U-17 Afcon - Nigeria's Golden Eaglets Battle Burkina Faso for World Cup, Semi-Final Tickets
Indeed, the stakes are high for Thursday's contest billed for 8 p.m. at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Nigeria: 16 Nigerian Pilgrims Killed in Burkina Faso
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his condolences and prayed for the safety of other Nigerians in Burkina Faso. Read more »
October 04, 2022
Nigeria: Burkina Faso Coup Raises More Concerns About Democratic Stability in Africa
"The world is increasingly moving from democracy to illiberalism, and in West Africa's case, the pace of the slide towards illiberal democracy, and now into full-blown military… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Nigeria: Burkina Faso Coup - Deposed Military Ruler Resigns
Burkina Faso experienced its second coup in 2022 last Friday. Read more »