The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is one of eight Regional Economic Communities (RECs) recognized by the African Union (AU). Until ...

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

Analysis - The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) lost three of its founding members on 29 January 2025. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger comprised 16% of the bloc's population of 424 ...

Some African countries are projected to experience minimal inflation increases, maintain stable consumer prices and economic ...

The West African Development Bank “BOAD” leads the way in innovation with landmark record-breaking $500 million public hybrid issuance ...

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — 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 ...

As the leading bank in the West African Economic and Monetary Union, Société Générale Côte d’Ivoire is also number one domestically, with a 20% share of the lending market. It’s a satisfying ...

Across the West African Economic and Monetary Union, governments are tightening mining regulations to boost revenue for development. But as Côte d’Ivoire, Mali and Burkina Faso push reforms, investor ...

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are still members of the West African Economic and Monetary Union — meaning trade and free movement of goods should continue among its eight-nation members.

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