Regional integration is not a luxury; it is a necessity. In a world of increasingly fragmented global trade and shifting geopolitical alliances, West Africa cannot afford to...
President Bio, in his inaugural speech, promised to prioritise four key areas, namely: restoring constitutional order and deepening democracy, revitalising regional security cooperation, unlocking economic integration...
Tinubu expressed the hope that ongoing diplomatic engagements with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will eventually lead to their return to the community.
Today, ECOWAS's 50 years of its existence represent its marked achievement. It has lagged with issues of fostering strategic solidarity, and commitments to its expected goals...
Without a doubt, fifty years is a milestone worthy of celebration, but ECOWAS cannot afford to be lost in nostalgia. The anniversary must be a moment...
There were other measures initiated as past of observing the golden jubilee anniversary. For instance, during the bloc's extraordinary session in late April 2025, it finalized...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, described the gathering as a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to enhance regional security and cooperation...
The three countries formally notified ECOWAS of their plan for an “immediate” withdrawal in January 2024, citing the organisation’s excessive dependence on France in particular.
They also believe that the West African organisation has not helped them enough to fight jihadist violence. ECOWAS, they argue, is subservient to their former colonial...
It is crucial to emphasize that this writer holds no personal or political ties to any of the individuals involved. The focus is solely on the...