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.

The Economic Community of Africa State (ECOWAS) has activated its Standby Force to fight terrorism and other transborder criminal activities in the subregion. Nigeria’s Minister of Defence ...

Speaking at the 43rd ordinary meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, said the activation of this force ...

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to resolving tensions between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS). During a ...

Flags of some member-nations of ECOWAS are seen at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Credit: X/@ecowas_cedeao The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has activated its ...

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission have signed a $12 million grant agreement to implement the Rice Resilient Value Chains ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a $12 million grant agreement to implement the Rice Resilient Value Chains ...

The Federal Government on Tuesday hinted that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has put in place a Standby Force to curb terrorism and other transborder crimes in the subregion.