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African Military Coups Analysis Of Causes And Consequences

African Military Coups: Analysis Of Causes And Consequences

August 7, 2023 2:17 am

Military coups in Africa have been a persistent and deeply concerning challenge, posing an undeniable threat to the fragile architecture of democracy, stability, and development across the continent. Since 1950, an astounding number of 214 successful or attempted coups have occurred, affecting almost two-thirds of African countries. This daunting figure is not just a stark reminder of a troubled past but also an urgent warning signal for the present and future. The recent surge in coup activity, as evidenced in countries like Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Sudan, is particularly alarming and has ignited intense debate and concern among …

Guinea Junta Blasts West Africa Bloc Chief’s Transition Dishonesty

Guinea Junta Blasts West Africa Bloc Chief’s Transition Dishonesty

September 22, 2022 8:46 pm
The ruling military junta for Guinea have on Thursday made an open accusation on the president of the West African regional bloc ECOWAS of “lies” and dishinesty over his recent call for some sanctions on Conakry if it seeks a three-year transition back to civilian rule.

The poor but mineral-rich nation has also been ruled by the military since a coup which had taken place in September 2021 that ousted president Alpha Conde, in power since 2010.

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“Crude lies and intimidation are backward steps that dishonour (Economic Community

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ECOWAS Reveals Efforts Towards Ending Racism In World Peace Day

ECOWAS Reveals Efforts Towards Ending Racism In World Peace Day

September 21, 2022 9:13 pm

As the world gets to commemorate the International Day of Peace, Dr Omar Touray who is the President of the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS), has finally made an open call for some more stakeholders’ collaboration which would be geared towards the promotion of peace, equality and the process of ending racism as well.

The president had also made the call at an occasion which had been marking the World Peace Day and the launching of a documentary on the ECOWAS Conflict Prevention Framework, (ECPF), at the ECOWAS commission, yesterday in Abuja.

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FG Engaging Other Countries To End Insecurity – Lai Mohammed

FG Engaging Other Countries To End Insecurity – Lai Mohammed

August 31, 2022 4:01 am

Lai Mohammed, the minister of information and culture has announced that the federal government of Nigeria was presently engaging in positive and meaningful dialogue with allied countries, ECOWAS member states, and other international bodies in order to deal with the country’s security concerns in a resolute and appropriate way.

The fight against insecurity, he stressed, shouldn’t be left to the government entirely, and that all hands must be on deck if Victory is expected in the end.

The minister made these remarks during the inauguration ceremony of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation, (NICO), which hosted a two-day national convention …

Food Security Declare State Of Emergency, ECOWAS To Leaders

Food Security: Declare State Of Emergency, ECOWAS To Leaders

August 28, 2022 2:39 am

Reports reaching Africa Daily News, New York has it that The Economic Community of West African States Commission (ECOWAS) in the face of the issue of food security in the region has demanded that a State of emergency be declared.

At the conclusion of the meeting in Guinea Bissau, the Parliament charged the ECOWAS Commission with convening member nations and announcing food security as a national emergency. They contend that this will increase political commitment on the part of the governments to deal with the situation.

Hon. Oghene Emma Egoh, a committee member and member of parliament (MP) from Nigeria, …

ECOWAS Court Decries Terrible, Haphazard Law Applications

June 14, 2022 5:32 pm

Fresh reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York have shown that the ECOWAS Court of Justice has decried the poor application of community law by the national courts of member states.

The court stated that this impacts negatively on the growth of the law and the region’s integration project.

“In twenty years of operation, the Court has never been seized of a referral by a national court”, said Vice President Justice Gberi-be Ouatttara.

Ouatttara spoke at the opening of the first ordinary session of the 2022 ECOWAS Parliament.

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Buhari Departs For Accra To Attend ECOWAS Summit

Buhari Departs For Accra To Attend ECOWAS Summit

June 19, 2021 4:41 am

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has left the country to participate in the 59th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Accra, the capital of Ghana.

According to a press statement by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, the president departed Abuja on yesterday for the summit.

President Buhari is expected to join other Heads of State of Government of ECOWAS for the mid-year statutory meeting of the regional bloc, with the exception of Mali, which was recently suspended from the group.

The release stated, inter alia: ‘Former President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, ECOWAS Special Envoy …

ECOWAS Court Condemns Countries’ Low Compliance

Nigeria’s AGF Hails ECOWAS Court Judgment Against SERAP

May 5, 2021 5:28 am
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Tuesday, hailed the judgment of the ECOWAS regional Court which dismissed a suit filed by the trustees of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) against the Federal Government.
In a statement by Dr. Umar Gwandu, his Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Malami said the judgment has saved Nigeria from payment of billions of naira for bogus claims.
He described the judgment as a clear vindication of the government’s efforts towards respecting human rights and international conventions.
The AGF, therefore, renewed the commitment of
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ECOWAS Court Orders Nigeria To Pay German ₦63.6m, $10,000

ECOWAS Court Orders Nigeria To Pay German ₦63.6m, $10,000

March 6, 2021 10:15 am

The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the Nigeria government to pay ₦53,650,925 to a German, Martin Gegenheimer.

The money is special damages for losses suffered and costs incurred while he was under unlawful arrest and detention by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).

Justice Edward Amoako Asante also ordered Nigeria to pay ₦10,000,000 in general damages as reparation for all violations and moral prejudice suffered for the violation of his rights.

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Furthermore, the federal government must pay $10,000 to Gegenheimer being the expenditure …

ECOWAS Validates Report For Elimination Of Child Labour

ECOWAS Validates Report For Elimination Of Child Labour

October 28, 2020 6:10 pm

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has validated the report of the evaluation of the Regional Action Plan (RAP) for the elimination of child labour, especially the worst forms in West Africa.

In a two-day virtual meeting, the experts adopted the report of the findings of the evaluation of the implementation of the Regional Action Plan with amendments, and made key recommendations on concrete actions that can accelerate and scale-up interventions, with additional resources at country and regional levels.

Those, the body said is to meet SDG 8.7 to end all forms of child labour by 2025 …

West Africa bloc ECOWAS lifts post-coup sanctions against Mali

West Africa Bloc ECOWAS Lifts Post-Coup Sanctions On Mali

October 6, 2020 4:45 pm

The West African regional bloc ECOWAS announced Tuesday that it was ending sanctions imposed against Mali after a military coup in August, saying it wished to back the return to civilian rule.

In a statement, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said “heads of state and government have decided to lift sanctions” after noting positive steps towards a constitutional government.

It noted the publication of a roadmap for the transition period.

The 15-nation group imposed tough sanctions against one of Africa’s poorest countries after president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita was ousted following mass protests.

The coup was bloodless but …

Mali - ECOWAS to iron out grey areas as Jonathan briefs Buhari

Mali: ECOWAS To Iron Out Grey Areas As Jonathan Briefs Buhari

September 29, 2020 5:46 pm

Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at the behest of their chairman, President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, might meet again to iron out the remaining grey areas in the Malian political situation.

President Muhammadu Buhari gave the indication yesterday after being briefed yesterday in Abuja by the ECOWAS Special Envoy to the landlocked nation and former Nigerian leader, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.

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Mali had appointed an interim civilian president who is to restore constitutional order in 18 months. The condition was part of …

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