January 28
West Africa: ECOWAS Communique on Burkina Faso, Mali & Niger
The attention of the Commission of the Economic Co1nrnunity of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) has been drawn to a statement broadcast on the National Televisions of Mali… Read more »
June 30, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS, UN Officials to Iron Out Modalities of Mali Mission
Defence and security chiefs of ECOWAS troop contributing countries are to meet in Bamako on Sunday 30th June 2013 with UN officials to discuss final modalities for the… Read more »
June 27, 2013
West Africa: Ghana's President Mahama Urges Vigilance On Mali
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has called for "vigilance, attention and more hard work" to consolidate the gains from efforts at returning Mali to democracy and sustainable… Read more »
June 25, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Defence Chiefs to Discuss Political Reconciliation in Mali, Re-Hating of AFISMA
The political reconciliation process in Mali and the transformation of the African-led Support Mission in the country - AFISMA - into the UN Mission are top on the agenda of the… Read more »
June 22, 2013
West Africa: The Signing of the Preliminary Agreement for the Presidential Election and Inclusive Peace Talks in Mali
ECOWAS has followed with keen interest the inclusive discussions between the Malian parties in Ouagadougou resulting in the signing of the Preliminary Agreement for the… Read more »
June 19, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS President's Statement On the Signing of Agreement On Mali
The President of the ECOWAS Commission welcomes the signing, in Ouagadougou on 18 June 2013 by the Transitional Government and the MNLA High Council for the Unity of AZAWAD, of the… Read more »
May 18, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Urges More Chinese Support for Mali
The Vice President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Toga McIntosh has called for China's sustained engagement with Mali for long-term stability and development following the security… Read more »
April 29, 2013
West Africa: Commissioner Defends Ecowas' Role in Mali, Tasks Human Rights Campaigners
ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Gender, Dr. Adrienne Diop, has affirmed ECOWAS' total involvement in the crisis in Mali and attributed the current global interest in… Read more »
May 14, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Seek West African Command for UN Mission in Mali
The 12,800-strong UN stabilization force which is to replace the African-led Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA) should be commanded by a West African, in recognition of the region's… Read more »
May 11, 2013
West Africa: Regional Defence Chiefs Charged On Successful Transformation of Afisma Into UN Mission in Mali
Cote d'Ivoire's Minister in Charge of Defence in the Office of the President, Mr. Paul Koffi Koffi Has Urged Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff to Make Recommendations for the… Read more »
May 12, 2013
West Africa: Message of Condolences of the AFISMA Head of Mission, Following the Death of Brigadier General Yaye Garba, Afisma Deputy Force Commander
President Pierre Buyoya, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and Head of the African-led International Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA), has… Read more »
May 10, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS, Partners Have Made Irreversible Progress in Mali
ECOWAS and the international community have made irreversible progress in Mali by freeing the north of the country from the grip of terrorists and securing its territorial… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Sympathizes With Nigeria Over Pilots Death
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo has sent a condolence message to Nigeria's President Dr. Goodluck Ebele… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Defence Chiefs to Discuss Modalities for Transformation of Afisma Into UN Mission in Mali
The modalities for the transformation of the African-led International Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA) into a UN Mission will be discussed at a two-day meeting of the… Read more »
May 11, 2013
West Africa: Regional Defence Chiefs Charged On Successful Transformation of Afisma Into UN Mission in Mali
Cote d'Ivoire's Minister in charge of Defence in the office of the President, Mr. Paul Koffi Koffi has urged regional chiefs of defence staff to make recommendations for the… Read more »
April 29, 2013
West Africa: Commissioner Defends ECOWAS' Role in Mali, Tasks Human Rights Campaigners
ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Gender, Dr. Adrienne Diop, has affirmed ECOWAS' total involvement in the crisis in Mali and attributed the current global interest in… Read more »
April 09, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS, EU Sign 74 Million-Euro Agreement to Support AFISMA, Free Movement
ECOWAS and the European Union on Tuesday, 9th April 2013 in Abuja, signed a grant agreement for 76 million Euros to support the African-led International Mission in Mali (AFISMA),… Read more »
April 06, 2013
West Africa: UK Envoy Accredited as Country's Special Representative to ECOWAS
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadre Desire Ouedraogo has praised the government of the United Kingdom for its contributions to the success of West Africa's… Read more »
April 05, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Commission's President, U.S. Delegation Exchange Views On Mali
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo, on Wednesday, 3rd April 2013 met with a visiting delegation from the… Read more »
March 27, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Call for Seamless Transformation of AFISMA Into a UN Operation
The ECOWAS Committee of Chief of Defence Staff (CCDS) ended an extraordinary meeting in Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire on Tuesday 26th March 2013, calling for effective cooperation… Read more »
March 26, 2013
West Africa: Sustained International Engagement Required to End Mali Crisis
The Chairman of ECOWAS Committee of Chief of Defence Staff (CCDS), General Soumaila Babayoko has called for intensified and sustained international support to rid Mali of the… Read more »
March 08, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Discuss AFISMA Transformation Into UN Operation
A Select Committee of the ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff met in Bamako on Friday 8th March 2013 to consider procedures for the transformation of the African-led International… Read more »
February 25, 2013
West Africa: Majority of Pledged Afisma Troops Now Deployed in Mali
Some 70 percent of troops pledged to the African-led International Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA) have been deployed in the country through the efforts and solidarity of the… Read more »
February 12, 2013
West Africa: Ecowas President Accredits Eight Envoys
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadre Desire Ouedraogo on Monday, 11th February 2013 dismissed as "criminals and drug traffickers hiding under the guise of… Read more »
January 31, 2013
West Africa: Deployment of Military Contingents to Mali Soon to Be Completed
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo has expressed confidence that the deployment of all military contingents… Read more »