ECOWAS declares impasse in Mali on power sharing

NEWS: ECOWAS declares impasse in Mali on power…

ECPWAS mediators seeking to address the political crisis in Mali have introduced a power-sharing government and a new constitutional tribunal. In their latest attempt to ease tensions, the Ecowas delegation held a marathon weekend of…

Former Nigerian president named special envoy to Mali

Former Nigerian president named special envoy to Mali

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has been appointed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as a special envoy to head its mediation mission in Mali, a report said Tuesday. “Given your position…

AfDP trying to rescue low income countries

AfDB trying to rescue low-income countries

The African Development Bank wants to support low-income countries, terribly weakened by the coronavirus pandemic that continues to devastate the world. AfDB has selected three countries in the ECOWAS zone for a start, and the…

African Election

ECOWAS affirms election of Guinea-Bissau president

Months after Guinea-Bissau’s disputed presidential election, leaders in the West Africa bloc, ECOWAS, have acknowledged the victory of Umaro Sissoco Embalo. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Economic Community of West African States said…

Coronavirus

Coronavirus : ECOWAS health ministers meet in Mali

West African Health Ministers met in Bamako on Friday to discuss the threat of the coronavirus to their countries. They agreed to strengthen cooperation and to increase vigilance and surveillance at entry ports. Michel Hamala…