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ECOWAS urges respect for Venezuela’s sovereignty amid rising tensions
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed concern over recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, urging the international community...
Afenyo-Markin defiant amid ECOWAS row
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has reaffirmed his commitment to serving out his full tenure as Third Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament,...
President Mahama endorsed by ECOWAS for AU Chairmanship in 2027
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama...
President Mahama arrives in Nigeria for 68th ECOWAS Heads of State Summit
President John Mahama has arrived in Nigeria to participate in the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government,...
ECOWAS Council of Ministers endorses Ghana’s bid for AU Chairmanship in 2027
The ECOWAS Council of Ministers has unanimously declared its support for Ghana’s candidacy for the Chairmanship of the African Union (AU) in 2027.
The decision...
ECOWAS announces tax-free air travel across member states from January 2026
ECOWAS has approved a major reform to reduce the cost of air travel across West Africa, effective January 1, 2026, with the abolition of...
ECOWAS declares regional state of emergency over rising coups, security threats
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a regional state of emergency, citing escalating political instability and security threats across several...
Prof Antwi-Danso cautions ECOWAS against rushed troop deployment to Benin
International Relations Expert, Professor Vladimir Antwi-Danso, has advised the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to proceed carefully as it deploys a regional...
ECOWAS deploys standby force to Benin amid military takeover
ECOWAS has ordered the immediate deployment of elements of its Standby Force to the Republic of Benin as concerns deepen over an apparent military...
ECOWAS Chair Maada Bio meets Guinea-Bissau junta, pushes for swift return to constitutional rule
ECOWAS Chair and Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio has held direct talks with the military leadership in Guinea-Bissau.
He reaffirms the regional bloc’s firm...
ECOWAS appoints Ghana’s Ambassador Baba Kamara as head of election observation Mission to Guinea-Bissau
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Ghanaian statesman and diplomat, Ambassador Baba Kamara, as Head of Mission for its Election...
ECOWAS to deploy over 1,000 personnel to fight terrorism in West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to deploy an initial 1,650 personnel as part of its standby force to...
ECOWAS Court may award compensation, not reinstatement, in Torkonoo Case – Prof Appiagyei-Atua
A law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, says former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo is more likely to receive monetary compensation...
ECOWAS ruling premature to celebrate – Ayikoi Otoo
Lead counsel for former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, Ayikoi Otoo, has downplayed the significance of the ECOWAS Court’s interim ruling in the case involving...
ECOWAS Court dismisses Torkonoo’s case
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo’s request for interim orders to halt the committee probing the processes that...
Afenyo-Markin declines comment on ECOWAS Parliament controversy [Audio]
Minority Leader and New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has declined to comment on the recent ECOWAS Parliament saga, saying some matters are...
ECOWAS mourns tragic loss of victims in helicopter crash
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed sorrow following the tragic helicopter crash at Sikaman in the Adansi Akrofuom area of...
Patricia Appiagyei rejects replacing Afenyo-Markin on ECOWAS Parliament delegation
Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has rejected her nomination to serve on Ghana’s reconstituted delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament.
Appiagyei, who was nominated as a...
Afenyo-Markin removed from delegation to ECOWAS Parliament
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has been removed from Ghana’s delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament, despite his initial inclusion by the Minority Caucus.
Although Afenyo-Markin currently...
ECOWAS Court: Suspended CJ demands $10M compensation; check out full details
It has emerged that suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo is demanding $10 million in compensation for alleged moral and reputational damages.
This was contained in...
Suspended Chief Justice takes case to ECOWAS court
Deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem-Sai, has revealed that suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo has filed a fresh application at the ECOWAS Community...
GIZ, African Union Commission, and ECOWAS to build capacities of 12 cities in Africa...
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),...
ECOWAS Court dismisses Shatta Wale’s discrimination claim against Gaming Commission
The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dismissed the discrimination claim brought by the award-winning Ghanaian...
ECOWAS Court requires proof of human rights violations for admissibility – Justice Asante
The President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, has explained the critical requirements for individuals seeking to access the Court.
Speaking...
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso’s withdrawal from ECOWAS is regrettable – Mahama
President John Mahama has described the decision by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)...
ECOWAS must reflect on setbacks and forge a new path – Emmanuel Bombande
Former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister and seasoned peace-building expert, Emmanuel Bombande, has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to engage...
ECOWAS has worked well for us, despite its huge setback – Emmanuel Bombande
Former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Emmanuel Bombande, has lauded the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for its contributions to regional stability and...
It’s time for ECOWAS to reaffirm commitment to founding principles – Ablakwa
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has urged member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to...
Mahama invites Sahel Juntas to ECOWAS@50 launch in Accra
President John Dramani Mahama has invited the military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to the official launch of the 50th anniversary of...
Ato Forson elected Chairman of ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) at 23rd...
Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and...
Mahama vows to relay Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso’s concerns to ECOWAS amid strained...
President John Mahama says he has gained new perspectives on the concerns raised by three countries regarding their withdrawal from the Economic Community of...
Mahama working to ensure Niger, Mali, others return to ECOWAS – Ablakwa
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama is spearheading efforts to bring Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso...
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso retain regional privileges amid ECOWAS exit negotiations
Despite officially cutting ties with ECOWAS, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso continue to enjoy key regional privileges as the bloc navigates the fallout of...
ECOWAS officially withdraws Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from body
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially acknowledged the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional body.
A press...
Ahmed Suale murder: GJA vows to seek justice at ECOWAS court
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has issued a March 2025 ultimatum to relevant authorities, demanding an update on the investigation into the slain journalist...
Bring back Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger – Analyst to ECOWAS
A policy analyst with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union, Emmanuel Bensah, has called on the regional bloc's...
ECOWAS bank committed to climate, sustainable development projects – Agyekum Donkor
The President and Board Chairman for the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, has emphasized the bank’s commitment to...
ECOWAS crisis: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger promise visa-free travel
Three West African states ruled by military leaders have announced visa-free travel and residency rights for citizens in the 15-member regional bloc Ecowas, ahead...
ECOWAS deploys observers for Dec. 7 election
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed over 100 observers to Ghana for the December 7 general elections, the Head of...
ECOWAS court orders compensation for violations against Shalimar Abbiusi
Shalimar Abbiusi, spokesperson for the New Force, has won a fundamental rights violation case at the ECOWAS Court against Ghana.
The Belgian national, in January...