Two West African nations, after military takeovers, are reportedly taking steps to rejoin ECOWAS within the six-month ...

Few developments capture Ghana’s economic aspirations more than its bustling ports, the gateways to West Africa’s booming trade. Ghana’s ports—Tema and Takoradi—handle over 85% of the nation’s trade, ...

West Africa's regional bloc known as ECOWAS is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries formally quit ...

nited States security engagements in West Africa cannot be understood without consideration of regional geopolitical challenges spanning political instability, climate change, humanitarian and food ...

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) withdraws from ECOWAS and continues initiatives for independence, regional integration, and defensive cooperation.

The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday announced the formal exit of junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso ...

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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger accused a regional bloc known as ECOWAS of having double standards in punishing their military ...

Given Zimbabwe’s extensive loan to China, and the West’s reluctance to do business with the Southern African nation, the ...

A 171-mile road project in a landlocked country in Africa is set to improve transport connections and provide a much-needed ...

The three junta-led West African nations withdrawal is the culmination of a yearlong process during which the grouping tried ...

The AfCFTA is the culmination of decades of efforts to achieve Pan-African economic and political integration. Its roots can ...