41 h. ago Sahel bloc’s import tariff on ECOWAS threatens West Africa trade, AfCFTA

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising the junta-led nations of Mali, Niger Republic, and Burkina Faso, has introduced a read more Sahel bloc’s import tariff on ECOWAS threatens West Africa trade, AfCFTA

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65 h. ago Sahel Juntas Impose 0.5% Levy On Imports From Nigeria, Other ECOWAS Nations

Three Sahel countries ruled by military juntas – Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger – have introduced a 0.5% levy on imported goods from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member-nations, including Nigeria. The three countries, each ruled by military juntas that came to power through recent coups in 2023, had established the Alliance […]

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6 d. ago Tinubu, Mahama Reaffirm Commitment To ECOWAS–Sahel Bloc Dialogue

President Bola Tinubu and his Ghanaian counterpart, President John Dramani Mahama, on Thursday, reaffirmed their shared commitment to fostering sustained dialogue between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the breakaway Sahelian nations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. The two leaders met behind closed-doors at the State House in Abuja, where they […]

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6 d. ago PICTORIAL: Tinubu receives Ghana’s President Mahama in Aso Rock

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received his Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama, at his official residence in the State House, Abuja. Mahama’s visit to Nigeria is his first official visit since his inauguration on January 7, 2025. Both leaders are expected to focus on strengthening diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Ghana in areas of cooperation in Read More

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2 w. ago ECOWAS CDS reaffirm total commitment towards securing subregion

Tribune Online ECOWAS CDS reaffirm total commitment towards securing subregion The Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday reaffirmed total commitment to regional security with a pledge  to ensure the subregion’s safety and stability.   The Chairman of the Committee and Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, stated this while speaking at the closing ceremony […] ECOWAS CDS reaffirm total commitment towards securing subregion Tribune Online

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2 w. ago ECOWAS defence chiefs reaffirm commitment to regional security

The Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Economic Community of West African States have reiterated their commitment to regional security, vowing to enhance peacekeeping and counter-terrorism efforts across the subregion. The renewed pledge came during the closing ceremony of the 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja. The Read More

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4 w. ago Stakeholders reaffirm commitment to strengthen justice sector reforms

Tribune Online Stakeholders reaffirm commitment to strengthen justice sector reforms “This convocation provides a platform to assess our progress, discuss challenges, and drive reforms that will ensure a more effective and transparent criminal justice system,” Justice Baba Yusuf stated. Stakeholders reaffirm commitment to strengthen justice sector reforms Tribune Online

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