West Africa's regional bloc known as ECOWAS is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries formally quit the group, forming their own alliance and weakening the bloc's standing and ...

Following the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS, there are now fewer countries that Nigerian passport ...

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The cost of a daily nutritious diet in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger is 110% higher than the west African region’s daily ...

The Republic of Niger has started enforcing new travel restrictions on Nigerians using the ECOWAS passport, denying entry to ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been asked not to close the door of further engagement with ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dismissed 135 employees in a single day, without prior notice, ...

The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has reported the Lagos State government before the  United Nations Human Rights ...

The majority bloc has postponed the election for representatives to the ECOWAS Parliament to next Tuesday, allowing more time for intense lobbying among lawmakers.

The Republic of Niger has begun enforcing restrictions on Nigerians traveling with the ECOWAS passport, barring entry for those without a valid international passport. This move follows the ...