January 01, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Agree Modalities On Rapid Deployment of Additional Forces
The ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDDS) ended its one-day emergency meeting on 26th January 2013 in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire agreeing on the acceleration of the… Read more »
January 24, 2013
West Africa: Mali Commits to Implementation of UN Resolution
The Government of Mali has reaffirmed its "determination to fulfil its obligations" arising from the UN Security Council Resolution 2085 authorising the deployment of an… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff to Meet Again On Mali
Members of the Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDDS) will meet in an emergency session in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday, 26th January 2013 to appraise the status of the… Read more »
January 18, 2013
West Africa: Regional Leaders Meet On Political Developments in Mali, Guinea Bissau
ECOWAS leaders will meet in an extraordinary session in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday, 19th January 2013, to agree additional measures for resolving the crisis in Mali… Read more »
January 12, 2013
West Africa: Statement of the President of the ECOWAS Commission On the Situation in Mali
The ECOWAS Commission deplores that despite the efforts made to find political solutions to the separatist crisis in Mali, the situation has seriously deteriorated over the past… Read more »
January 11, 2013
West Africa: Communique of the ECOWAS Chairman On Mali
The ECOWAS Authority expresses deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Mali, particularly the on-going attempt by terrorist occupation forces to capture Konna and progress… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Sets Up Working Group for Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution On Mali
An ECOWAS Working Group set up to coordinate at the Commission's level, the implementation of the UN Security Council's Resolution 2085 on Mali, met in Abuja on Tuesday, 8th… Read more »
December 20, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Statement On Mali
ECOWAS warmly welcomes the adoption by the United Nations Security Council, at its meeting on 20 December 2012, of the resolution authorizing the deployment of the African-led… Read more »
December 13, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Cautions Against Protracted Dialogue On Mali
The ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Mrs. Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman says it would be "dangerous" to rely on dialogue as the sole strategy for… Read more »
December 12, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Statement On Mali
ECOWAS has learnt today with concern the events that led to the resignation of Mr. Cheik Modibo DIARRA, Prime Minister of the transitional Government of Mali. Read more »
December 01, 2012
West Africa: Communique of the Council of Ministers On the Report of the UN Secretary General On Mali
1. The ECOWAS Council of Ministers, meeting at its 69th Ordinary Session in Abidjan from 30 November to 2 December 2012, took note of the Report of the United Nations Secretary… Read more »
November 26, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Rallies International Support On Mali
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadre Desire Ouedraogo has called for urgent international action to reverse the deteriorating security situation in northern… Read more »
November 12, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Determined On Its Two-Pronged Aproach to Solving Mali Crisis
ECOWAS leaders on Sunday 11th November 2012 in Abuja adopted a harmonized Concept of Operations for the deployment an African-led international force in Mali and requested the… Read more »
November 08, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Foreign and Defence Ministers to Meet in Abuja On Mali
West Africa’s Foreign Affairs and Defence Ministers will meet in Abuja on Friday, 9th November 2012 as the region continues consultations on UN Security Council Resolution… Read more »
September 17, 2012
West Africa: Ecowas Seeks Consensus on Stabilization Force in Mali
The ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council has recommended the immediate imposition of punitive and targeted sanctions on individuals and groups found to be obstructing the… Read more »
September 15, 2012
West Africa: Ministers Solicit Improved Service Conditions for Security Operativesin the Ecowas Region
Ministers in charge of security services in ECOWAS Member States have called on the relevant authorities to improve the salaries, living and working conditions of internal security… Read more »
West Africa: Emergency Meeting of Ecowas Defence Chiefs Ends in Abidjan
The ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) ended its two-day emergency meeting on 15th September 2012 in Abidjan, reiterating some of the proposals from its two… Read more »
September 11, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Defence Chiefs to Hold Extra-Ordinary Session On Mali in Abidjan
West Africa's defence chiefs will meet in extraordinary session in Abidjan from 14th September 2012 to finalize the road map for the deployment of the ECOWAS Mission in Mali… Read more »
August 14, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff Make New Proposals for Resolution of Mali Crisis
The ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) ended its emergency meeting in Bamako, on 14th August 2012, with new proposals for the resolution of the crisis in Mali,… Read more »
August 21, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Statement On the Formation of Government of National Unity in Mali
The ECOWAS Commission has taken note of the formation, yesterday, of the Transitional Government of National Unity in Mali, a development that is in line with the Decisions of the… Read more »
July 31, 2012
West Africa: Statement By the ECOWAS Commission On the Return to Mali of Dioncounda Traore
The ECOWAS Commission welcomes the return of H.E. Dionkounda Traoré to Mali on 27 July 2012 to resume his functions as Interim President of the Transition. Read more »
July 28, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Call for International Support On Mali
The Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) of ECOWAS Member States has endorsed the report and outcome of the Technical Assessment Mission (TAM) to Mali and called for… Read more »
July 18, 2012
West Africa: Mali Satisfied With Conclusions of ECOWAS Technical Assessment Mission
The Malian Prime Minister, Dr. Cheick Modibo Diarra, has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the just-concluded Technical Assessment Mission (TAM) to Mali, made up of… Read more »
July 24, 2012
West Africa: Emergency Meeting of Ecowas Committee of Defence Staff on Mali in Abidjan
ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) will hold an emergency meeting in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire 25-26 July 2012 on the outcome of the recent Technical Assessment… Read more »
July 09, 2012
Mali: Regional Bloc Wants Inclusive Government
The ECOWAS Contact Group on the Mali crisis has called for a government of national unity to implement the road map for a peaceful end to the crisis in the country through the… Read more »