West Africa: Ecowas Mediation And Security Council Endorses Steps to Restore Democracy in Member States

The ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council which ended its two-day meeting to review the political and security situation in West Africa on Tuesday, 8th June 2010 in Abuja has… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Delegation in Niamey for Stakeholder Consultations

ECOWAS on Saturday, 22 May 2010 praised the military government in Niger for releasing its 12-month transition timetable for restoring democracy to the country. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Ministers Propose Measures to Stop Food Crisis in West Africa

The Ministers of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Trade and Humanitarian Affairs of ECOWAS Member States on Wednesday, 18th May 2010 agreed on measures to mitigate the… Read more »

West Africa: Statement By President of Ecowas Commission After Visit to Niger

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency James Victor Gbeho has commended the military government in Niger for releasing a 12-month transition timetable that will… Read more »

West Africa: The Ecowas Commission Donates $ 550, 000 to the Government of Niger to Help It Curb the Food Crisis

The ECOWAS Commission has presented a cheque for $550,000 to the Government of Niger to help it provide succor to victims of the food crisis in the country. Read more »

West Africa: The President of the Ecowas Commission Calls for a Reasonable Transition in Niger

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Ambassador James Victor Gbeho has paid an visit to Niamey during which he met with various officials and interacted with political… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Regrets Interruption of Dialogue and Condemns Coup Attempt in Country

ECOWAS has received news of an attempted coup d'état in Niger. Gunshots have been heard near the Presidential Palace and the President Tandja is held by putchists. Read more »