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Tinubu Laments Inoperability Of ECOWAS Standby Force, Says “I Am Concerned”

Global UpfrontJun 22, 2025June 22, 20250

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the inoperability of the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF), urging West African leaders to move swiftly from

Security Experts Urge ECOWAS, AES Collaboration to Fight Terrorism

Global UpfrontJun 13, 2025June 13, 20250

By ADF, June 10, 2025 The departure of three Sahelian nations from West Africa’s regional economic system at the end of January undercut collective counterterrorism

ECOWAS’ Dwindling Fortunes At 50

Global UpfrontJun 4, 2025June 4, 20250

Vanguard Editorial, June 4, 2025 Chairman of Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Authority of Heads of State and Governments, President Bola Tinubu of

Togo’s Citizens Want To Leave ECOWAS – A New Survey Suggests Why

Global UpfrontJun 2, 2025June 2, 20250

By Koffi Améssou Adaba A survey of Togolese citizens recently looked into perceptions of their government’s handling of the terrorist threat in the northern region

The Disintegration of ECOWAS: A Looming Crisis?

Global UpfrontMay 30, 2025May 30, 20250

By SBM Intelligence 50 years after its founding in 1975 through the Treaty of Lagos, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) stands at

ECOWAS At 50: A Worthy Venture Despite Challenges

Global UpfrontMay 28, 2025May 28, 20250

Daily Trust Editorial, May 28, 2025 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which celebrates its 50th anniversary today, came into being on May

Hope Not Lost On Niger, Others’ Return To ECOWAS – General Gowon

Global UpfrontMay 21, 2025May 21, 20250

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, have expressed optimism that Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso

Russia Warns ECOWAS, Condemns Tinubu’s Interference in Sahel States Of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali

Global UpfrontMay 19, 2025May 19, 20250

In what diplomatic watchers described as a stark rebuke, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a direct warning to the Economic Community of West African

Ecowas@50: West Africa’s Bold Trade Experiment Turns 50: A Report Card

Global UpfrontApr 23, 2025April 23, 20250

Emmanuel Kwesi Aning & Jesper Bjarnesen By Emmanuel Kwesi Aning & Jesper Bjarnesen The Economic Community of West African states (Ecowas) is set to mark

AES Withdrawal: ECOWAS Future Calls For Strategic Dialogue

Global UpfrontApr 12, 2025April 12, 20250

The Guardian Nigeria Editorial, April 12, 2025 Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, was stating the obvious when he raised concerns recently, over the