Tag: ECOWAS

ECOWAS lifts coup sanctions on Niger, urges dialogue

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted travel, commercial…

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Niger junta vows to prosecute ousted president for treason

Niger's junta vowed Sunday to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for "high…

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Niger: West African bloc activates regional standby force for possible intervention  

The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday said…

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Niger coup: Why an Ecowas-led military intervention is unlikely

Hopes are fading for a quick resolution of Niger coup or the…

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Guterres renews his support for ECOWAS mediation efforts to resolve Niger crisis

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated on Tuesday his full support for the…

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France supports ECOWAS in resolving coup in Niger: FM

France supports "with firmness and determination" the efforts of the Economic Community…

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Nigeria denies assembling forces for military action in Niger

The Nigerian military has dismissed recent media reports that it is assembling…

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ECOWAS defence chiefs meet over coup in Niger

Burkina Faso and Mali have warned ECOWAS that any military intervention in…

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Burkina Faso, Mali warn of war if Niger is invaded

On Sunday, ECOWAS imposed sanctions and threatened force on Niger's coup leaders…

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French air strikes in Mali continue for third day

French air power helped the Malian army to retake the central town…

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