Niger puts military on ‘maximum alert’ over ECOWAS attack fears | News
The new military rulers in Niger ordered the armed forces to go on maximum alert citing an increased threat of attack. The main West African…
EXPLAINER: Better Reform ECOWAS Than Embark on Military Adventures in West Africa
Before the dawn of democracy in 1994, the apartheid South African state was a pariah in the international community, condemned for committing a crime against…
ECOWAS delegation arrives in Niger hoping to avoid military intervention
1/3 Delegates from the Economic Community of West African States arrived in Niger Saturday to begin talks with the military leaders now in control of…
Niger coup: ECOWAS delegation arrives after ‘D-day’ invasion threat | Military News
A delegation from regional nations arrived in Niger in a last-ditch diplomatic effort to reach a peaceful solution with mutinous soldiers who overthrew the country’s…
ECOWAS defence chiefs agree ‘D-day’ for Niger military intervention | Military News
The West African bloc agrees to activate standby force as a last resort if diplomatic efforts fail after coup in Niger. West Africa’s main bloc…
ECOWAS vs Niger Republic: Diverse Views from Russian Experts
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the 15-member regional bloc, has declared fierce opposition to military’s infiltration into politics and primarily eager to…
ECOWAS defence chiefs continue talks on possible Niger intervention | Military News
ECOWAS defence chiefs are attending a two-day meeting in Accra to fine-tune details of a potential military operation in Niger. West African military chiefs are…
ECOWAS defence chiefs to meet on deployment of standby force to Niger
Defence chiefs of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) meeting in Accra, Ghana, from August 17 to August 18 to finalize plans for…
Most of West Africa ready to join standby force in Niger: ECOWAS | News
ECOWAS commissioner says all member states will join the force except those under military rule and Cape Verde. The Economic Community of West African States…
ECOWAS to finalize Niger deployment plans this week
The military heads of West African countries are to meet this week to finalize deployment plans to Niger. Photo courtesy of Economic Community of West…
Republic of Niger: ECOWAS Underlines Restoring Constitutional Order Through Peaceful Means
The late July military takeover in the Republic of Niger, that landlocked West African state, presented a rare test for the African Union, a continental…
Nigerian President Tinubu’s statement at ECOWAS summit on Niger coup
Reuters carried a speculative report last week that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi might not attend the BRICS summit in Johannesburg in person and, furthermore,…
Brothers at ‘war’: Niger citizens bear the brunt of ECOWAS sanctions | Border Disputes
Jibiya, Nigeria – Three weeks ago, Badamasi Mohammed left his wife and two children in Maradi, Niger’s second-largest city for a trip to Kano, about…
ECOWAS summit begins in Nigeria as Niger coup leaders remain defiant | Military News
West African heads of state on Thursday began an emergency summit in Nigeria to discuss a new response to last month’s military takeover in Niger…
African Union and ECOWAS: Time to Create Sahel African Treaty Organization (SATO)
The late July military takeover in the Republic of Niger, that landlocked West African state, presented a rare test for the African Union, a continental…
Niger coup leaders rebuff diplomatic overtures from AU, ECOWAS | News
West African leaders are expected to meet on Thursday to discuss their response to the generals who have deposed Niger’s elected president. Niger’s military government…
ECOWAS calls for second emergency summit to discuss Niger coup | News
West African bloc to meet days after its deadline expired for Niger’s coup plotters to reinstate the ousted president. West African leaders will meet on…
Niger’s coup leadership closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline to release president expires
A man displays a Niger flag on his way to a rally in a stadium in Niamey, Niger, on Sunday. Thousands of pro-junta supporters gathered…
Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline for coup reversal expires | Military News
Niger’s coup leaders have closed the country’s airspace after rejecting an ultimatum from West African states to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum or risk military…
Niger coup: Divisions as ECOWAS military threat fails to play out | News
All eyes are on the next move by West African leaders who vowed to attack coup leaders in Niger if they failed to free the…