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68th Ordinary Session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government: ECOWAS Leaders reaffirm zero tolerance for Unconstitutional changes of Government | Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

The 68th Ordinary Session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) concluded on Sunday, 14 December 2025, in Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria, with the adoption of significant decisions and a strong reaffirmation of the Community’s zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes of government. The Summit was officially opened by H.E. President Julius Maada Bio of the Republic of S…Julius Maada Bio · Abuja Read Article

ECOWAS WARNS JAMMEH AGAINST THREATENING PEACE IN GAMBIA – The Standard Newspaper

By Tabora Bojang West African leaders have condemned former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh for “disturbing the peace and security” of The Gambia while in exile in Equatorial Guinea and warned that he will face consequences if he does not desist from such acts. For many years, the former Gambian dictator has been threatening to come back by force. On October 26, he declared that he was coming back in November leading his supporters to hold rallie…ECOWAS · The Gambia See the Story

Coup: ECOWAS demands release of political detainees in Guinea-Bissau

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ECOWAS also instructed its commission to urgently “operationalise the long-planned Regional Counterterrorism Brigade.”ECOWAS · Guinea-Bissau See the Story

ECOWAS Directs Member States to Enforce 25% Cut in Regional Airfare From January 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has directed member states to fully implement a 25 percent reduction in regional air transport charges, effective from January 1, 2026. ECOWAS gave the directive at its 68th ordinary session held on Sunday in Abuja. A decision to reduce passenger and security charges by 25 percent was made in June following surging air ticket prices in the region. According to the 2024 taxes and char…ECOWAS · Abuja See the Story

Ghana petitions ECOWAS over alleged harassment of Ghanaian businesses in Nigeria

By: Barbara Kumah Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has petitioned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to investigate and intervene in what he describes as alleged interference with Ghanaian businesses operating in Nigeria. The petition was presented at the 95th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, held in Abuja, Nigeria, from Wednesday, December 10, to Friday, December 12. During t…ECOWAS · Ghana Read Article

Reps to Wade Into Dangote, NMDPRA Face-Off, Summon Disputants

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ECOWAS Must Continue to Build Bridges with AES Countries

President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to remain engaged with countries that have withdrawn from the bloc under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), warning that isolation will only deepen regional instability and insecurity. Speaking in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, President Mahama said the decision by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to break away from ECOWAS should not discourage efforts at dialogue and…ECOWAS · Osun Read Article

Africa: ECOWAS Backs Mahama for AU Chair

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The Authority of Heads of State of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have unanimously endorsed the candidature of President John Dramani Mahama as African Union (AU) Chair for 2027.African Union · Ghana See the Story

West Africa: Ecowas Leaders Meet, Vow to Be Proactive Against Coups

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68th Ordinary Session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government: ECOWAS Leaders reaffirm zero tolerance for Unconstitutional changes of Government | Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

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Coup: ECOWAS demands release of political detainees in Guinea-Bissau

ECOWAS Directs Member States to Enforce 25% Cut in Regional Airfare From January 2026

Ghana petitions ECOWAS over alleged harassment of Ghanaian businesses in Nigeria

Reps to Wade Into Dangote, NMDPRA Face-Off, Summon Disputants

ECOWAS Must Continue to Build Bridges with AES Countries

Africa: ECOWAS Backs Mahama for AU Chair

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ECOWAS WARNS JAMMEH AGAINST THREATENING PEACE IN GAMBIA – The Standard Newspaper

Coup: ECOWAS demands release of political detainees in Guinea-Bissau

ECOWAS Directs Member States to Enforce 25% Cut in Regional Airfare From January 2026

Ghana petitions ECOWAS over alleged harassment of Ghanaian businesses in Nigeria

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ECOWAS Must Continue to Build Bridges with AES Countries

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Reps to Wade Into Dangote, NMDPRA Face-Off, Summon Disputants

ECOWAS declares regional state of emergency

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ECOWAS WARNS JAMMEH AGAINST THREATENING PEACE IN GAMBIA – The Standard Newspaper

Coup: ECOWAS demands release of political detainees in Guinea-Bissau

ECOWAS Directs Member States to Enforce 25% Cut in Regional Airfare From January 2026

Ghana petitions ECOWAS over alleged harassment of Ghanaian businesses in Nigeria

Reps to Wade Into Dangote, NMDPRA Face-Off, Summon Disputants

ECOWAS Must Continue to Build Bridges with AES Countries

Africa: ECOWAS Backs Mahama for AU Chair

West Africa: Ecowas Leaders Meet, Vow to Be Proactive Against Coups

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68th Ordinary Session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government: ECOWAS Leaders reaffirm zero tolerance for Unconstitutional changes of Government | Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

ECOWAS WARNS JAMMEH AGAINST THREATENING PEACE IN GAMBIA – The Standard Newspaper

Coup: ECOWAS demands release of political detainees in Guinea-Bissau

ECOWAS Directs Member States to Enforce 25% Cut in Regional Airfare From January 2026

Ghana petitions ECOWAS over alleged harassment of Ghanaian businesses in Nigeria

Reps to Wade Into Dangote, NMDPRA Face-Off, Summon Disputants

ECOWAS Must Continue to Build Bridges with AES Countries

Africa: ECOWAS Backs Mahama for AU Chair

West Africa: Ecowas Leaders Meet, Vow to Be Proactive Against Coups

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