Pressure is mounting within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for former Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, to lead the party into the 2028 elections as National Chairman.

Gunmen have attacked a convoy of vehicles escorted by Mali's army, killing 25 civilians mostly gold miners, a military spokesman ...

Storyline: Many people in Niger have welcomed the country's departure from the Economic Community of West African States ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration ...

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

Either maintaining Russia’s military bases in Syria or finding an alternative outpost in the Mediterranean will prove ...

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STORY: French troops lowered their flag from a base in Chad on Friday, marking the end of France's military presence in the ...

Prior to Wednesday's shake-up, the bloc had 15 members, including states like Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Senegal.

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso's withdrawal from ECOWAS marks a significant shift in West African politics and trade relations ...

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the ...

The three Sahelian countries teamed up to form a confederation called the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) as they exit ECOWAS Wednesday.