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On Monday, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, called for the ratification and full implementation of the ECOWAS Protocol Against Corruption. Speaking at the 6th Annual General Assembly of the Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA) held at the ECOWAS Secretariat in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized the need for concrete actions…
In a compelling address at an extraordinary summit, President Tinubu appealed to the leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, urging them to reconsider their decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The President emphasized that ECOWAS, committed to upholding constitutional order, is not their enemy but a collaborative force…
In a surprising turn of events, Burkina Faso, Niger Republic, and Mali have announced their immediate departure from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), raising eyebrows and prompting speculations about the underlying motives behind this move. Former Nigerian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi, has suggested that Russia might have a hand in…
In a joint statement released on Sunday, the military governments of Niger Republic, Mali, and Burkina Faso declared their decision to sever ties with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The announcement follows the imposition of sanctions on the three West African countries by ECOWAS as part of efforts to reverse recent coups…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has issued a statement dismissing the recent announcement by Mali, Niger Republic, and Burkina Faso about their intention to withdraw from the regional bloc. The Commission clarified that it has not received any official notification from the three member states regarding their purported exit. In response…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declined the three-year transition proposal presented by Niger Republic’s military junta. General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the coup leader, assured ECOWAS that the military government would restore democracy to Niger Republic within three years during a meeting in Niamey. However, ECOWAS Commissioner Abdel-Fatau Musah stated in a recent…
Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of the group responsible for the recent mutiny that took control of Niger Republic, has conveyed his country’s strong determination to avoid war while being prepared to defend its territory against any form of military invasion. Amid regional instability and international pressure, Tchiani has underscored Niger’s commitment to peace and…
In a recent development, the self-declared leader of Niger Republic, Abdourahmane Tiani, announced the junta’s commitment to reestablishing civilian rule within a three-year timeframe. The declaration was made in a televised address late Saturday night, marking a significant step in addressing the political crisis that followed the recent coup. In his address, Tiani conveyed that…
A delegation from neighbouring regional nations has arrived in Niger in a last-ditch diplomatic endeavour aimed at finding a peaceful resolution with mutinous soldiers who ousted the country’s president in a coup last month. The diplomatic mission is reported to have touched down at the capital city, Niamey, around 1 pm (12:00 GMT) yesterday. This…
The Defense Chiefs of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have announced a tentative date for a potential military intervention to restore civilian rule in Niger Republic if diplomatic efforts prove unsuccessful. ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, revealed this development on Friday following a two-day meeting of West…