ECOWAS regional bloc activates counterterror force
The force's activation follows a report by the Global Terrorism Index, which identified Africa's Sahel region as the global ...
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ECOWAS deploys 5,000-strong counterterrorism force as Sahel violence escalates
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a 5,000-member regional counterterrorism force to tackle the growing influence of jihadist groups, particularly Islamic State’s (IS) ...
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Terrorism: No nation can confront these challenges alone – Defence Minister tells ECOWAS
Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has stated that to effectively address the security challenges in the West ...
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ECOWAS activates standby force to tackle terrorism
The Economic Community of West African States has activated its standby force to combat terrorism in the sub-region.
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French grip muddles Ecowas single currency bid. What’s next?
Ecowas has been struggling to keep its membership intact after Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, all junta-led states, decided to ...
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ECOWAS, AfDB Sign $11.18 Million Agreement to Boost Rice Production in West Africa
ECOWAS and AfDB have signed an $11.18 million agreement to boost rice production and enhance food security in West Africa.
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Appraising ECOWAS’ 50 years of subregional integration
The creation of ECOWAS was driven by the collective desire of member states to address their common challenges and harness ...
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ECOWAS Confronts Security, Economic, Political Challenges At 50th
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reinforced its commitment to tackling the pressing security, ...
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ECOWAS activates standby counter-terrorism force
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has activated its standby force as part of the bloc’s efforts to ...