West Africa: Ecowas Gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Six Months to Reconsider Withdrawal

ECOWAS also extended the mandate of the presidents of Togo and Senegal to continue their mediation role up to the end of the transition period to bring the three member countries… Read more »

West Africa: How We'll Get Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Back to Ecowas - Tinubu

Mr Tinubu told the German leader that ECOWAS would leave the door open for the return of democracy in the countries. President Bola Tinubu said the interest and welfare of the… Read more »

West Africa: Burkina Faso Issues Passport Without Ecowas Logo

This development further signalled the deterioration of relations between ECOWAS and three estranged Sahelian nations. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »