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Niger coup: ECCAS meets Tinubu, support ECOWAS sanctions on junta

President Bola Tinubu has praised the solidarity of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on the political impasse in the Republic of Niger, saying they support the position of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The President spoke when he received the Special Envoy of President Ali Bongo Ondimba and the […]

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ECOWAS Military Chiefs seek diplomatic solutions to Niger situation

Ecowas defence chiefs on Friday said there should be comprehensive approach that encompasses political, security and diplomatic dimensions in addressing the situation in Niger Republic. The Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) of Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) countries made this known at the end of their three-day Extra Ordinary Meeting, in […]

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We’re well prepared for coordinated military action against Niger’s junta — ECOWAS

The Chairman of the committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff of ECOWAS countries, General Christopher Gwabim Musa on Friday said the Chiefs of Defence Staff of the regional bloc have prepared and agreed on a well-coordinated military response and concrete action to be taken against the coupist in Niger whenever the authorities of the heads […]

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Nigeria sends troops to ECOWAS stabilization mission in Republic of Guinea Bissau

The Nigerian Ambassador to Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde, Mr John James Usanga has charged the Nigerian Contingent of the ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in the Republic of Guinea Bissau (ESSMGB) to uphold Nigeria’s greatness while in the mission. Mr Usanga made the statement during his visit to the Nigerian Contingent Camp in Bissau. Addressing […]

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ECOWAS gives Niger coup plotters one week to restore Bazoum as President

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Sunday, issued a seven-day ultimatum to the military in Niger Republic to restore ousted President Muhammed Bazoum to office. The decision of the extraordinary session of the Authority presided over by its Chairman, President Bola Tinubu in Abuja […]

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