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 31
Africa: Afcon - South Africa Shock Morocco, Mali Ease Through
All top five FIFA-ranked teams have been dumped out at AFCON 2023 after South Africa shocked Morocco on Tuesday 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 17, 2023
Mali: African Senior Women's Volleyball Championship - Nigeria Defeat Mali, to Face Cameroon
The head coach of Nigeria women's volleyball team, Samuel Ajayi, said his players were nervous in the first set but overcame it as the game progressed Read more »
August 16, 2023
Nigeria/Mali: Nigeria's D'Tigers Fail Mali Test, to Miss Paris Olympics
The loss proved costly as it meant Nigeria will not be making an appearance at the Games coming up next year in Paris, France. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Senegal/Mali: FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament - D'Tigers Target Victory Over Mali After Defeat Against Senegal
Having failed to qualify for the World Cup, D'Tigers are keen to return to the Olympic Games in Paris 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 »