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ECOWAS deploys 5,000-strong counterterrorism force as Sahel violence escalates
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a 5,000-member regional counterterrorism force to tackle the growing influence of jihadist groups, particularly Islamic State’s (IS) ...
ECOWAS regional bloc activates counterterror force
The force's activation follows a report by the Global Terrorism Index, which identified Africa's Sahel region as the global ...
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French grip muddles Ecowas single currency bid. What’s next?
Ecowas has been struggling to keep its membership intact after Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, all junta-led states, decided to ...
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Mahama vows to relay Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso’s concerns to ECOWAS amid strained ties
President John Mahama says he has gained new perspectives on the concerns raised by three countries regarding their ...
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ECOWAS to address consequences of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdrawal
ECOWAS has initiated a contingency plan to mitigate unforeseen consequences of the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and ...
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How ECOWAS’ Superb Diplomacy Has Blocked West African Countries From Going to War With Each Other
ECOWAS has been able to block West African nations from going to war with each other. Legit.ng throws light on how the ...
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Ecowas Initiates Plan to Mitigate Consequences of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdrawal
Commission says it has initiated a contingency plan to mitigate unforeseen consequences of the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.The Commissioner, Political Affairs, Peace and Security, ...
Arts and politics collide in Mali
Mali and its neighbours have for more than a decade battled militant groups allied to Islamic State and al-Qaeda while ...
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ECOWAS Activates Standby Force Against Terrorism
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has activated its Standby Force to combat terrorism and other ...
Restoring trust in ECOWAS will take time for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised that the primary reason behind the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger ...
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ECOWAS Activates Standby Force To Fight Terrorism, Trans-border Crimes
The Economic Community of Africa State (ECOWAS) has activated its Standby Force to fight terrorism and other transborder ...
Military vibes colour renowned Mali arts festival
Listeners swayed as the celebrated Malian duo Amadou and Mariam sang from a stage on the banks of the Niger River at an annual festival coloured this year by political shifts roiling West Africa.