economic community of west african states

Guinea-Bissau President Threatens to Expel ECOWAS Mission, Bloc Says

(Reuters) - Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo threatened to expel a political mission sent to his country by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), the political and economic bloc said on Sunday.

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ECOWAS, UN urge peace ahead of Guinea-Bissau poll

A high-level political mission from the Economic Community of West African States and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel wrapped up its visit to Guinea-Bissau on Saturday, urging all stakeholders and citizens “to remain calm and uphold peace and tranquility in the country.

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A West African mission sent to Guinea-Bissau to resolve dispute leaves following president’s threats

A political mission sent to Guinea-Bissau by West Africa’s regional bloc to resolve an electoral dispute has left the country.

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Strengthens its Commitment to Democratic Process in Benin

Ambassador Amadou Diongue, ECOWAS Resident Representative in Benin, paid an courtesy visit to Mr. Sacca Lafia, President of ...

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ECOWAS, EU launch project to strengthen West Africa regional integration

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the European Union (EU) have jointly launched a project aimed at ...

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ECOWAS to strengthen regional energy data integration

The Economic Community of West African States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional energy data integration ...

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS); Fostering Partnership and Collaboration with Ghana National Media

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This ...

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Sahel States’ Withdrawal from ECOWAS Undermines Accountability

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, having served notice a year ago, raising concerns over access to justice for the ...

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Three military-run states leave West African bloc - what will change?

Ecowas - which stands for the Economic Community of West African States - was founded in 1975 in a bid to improve economic and political integration in West Africa. Prior to Wednesday's shake-up ...

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Farewell, Françafrique: West Africa’s Rising Defiance Against French Hegemony

This is not just a farewell to France's overreach, it's a bold step toward a more equitable and empowered West Africa, writes ...

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Navigating the complexities of regional integration

On the other hand, the Alliance of Sahel States, comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, was formed in response to the regional crisis and the perceived failure of the Economic Community of West ...

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CDD organises conference on countering disinformation in West Africa

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has organised a regional stakeholders' engagement conference on countering ...

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