Dr. Zhang Caifang, an Academician and a scientist, was appointed as the Chief Scientist of the Global Hé Project and ...

West African neighbours Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced a new 0.5% levy on imported goods as they seek to fund a ...

Burkina Faso's ruling military junta has arrested three prominent journalists, escalating its crackdown on media freedom in ...

Niger's junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, has been sworn in as the country's president for a transition period of five years under a new charter that replaces the West African nation's constitution ...

The ECOWAS Court has dismissed a suit filed by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) against Nigeria over the non-creation of a sixth state in the South-East geopolitical zone, unlike other zones. The ...

The NGO claimed this omission undermined the country’s geopolitical structure and deprived the region of developmental benefits, including infrastructure, revenue allocations, and employment ...

The AES unveils a new flag as the member nations forge a new path toward regional unity, economic independence, and territorial security.

Athletes congratulate themselves during the 13th Edtion of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) African Wrestling Tournament at the National Stadium in Abuja on March 7, 2025.

Military chiefs from the West African subregion are considering establishing an ECOWAS counter-terrorism brigade, amongst others. General Christopher Musa, Chairman of the ECOWAS Committee of ...

Christopher Musa, has reassured the readiness and determination of the military to ensure that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region is fully secured. Musa, who is the ...

The statement emphasised the importance of regional solidarity, urging both member and non-member states to recognise national passports and identity cards featuring the ECOWAS logo. When asked ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed an agreement worth $11.18 million to enhance rice production across the region.