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) ...

The force's activation follows a report by the Global Terrorism Index, which identified Africa's Sahel region as the global ...

As the Economic Community of West African States marks its 50th anniversary, GIFT HABIB reflects on its journey from an ...

President John Mahama says he has gained new perspectives on the concerns raised by three countries regarding their ...

The Economic Community of West African States has activated its standby force to combat terrorism in the sub-region.

Ecowas has been struggling to keep its membership intact after Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, all junta-led states, decided to ...

President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised that the primary reason behind the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger ...

The Economic Community of Africa State (ECOWAS) has activated its Standby Force to fight terrorism and other transborder ...

During his visit to Mali, Mahama emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral ties and economic cooperation.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has activated its standby force as part of the bloc’s efforts to ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has activated its Standby Force to combat terrorism and other ...