A Canadian diplomat, who was held captive by al-Qaida terrorists in the Sahara Desert for 130 days, Robert Fowler, said ...

Robert Fowler says it would take 'a very large and serious effort to eradicate' Islamic terrorism groups in West Africa, which U.S. military officials warn could attack America.

The Commander of United States Africa Command, Gen Michael Langley, has raised the alarm over growing efforts by extremist ...

Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, says he is optimistic about the return of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to the ...

The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), which was set up to promote trade and good governance across ...

Foreign Minister Tuggar has said ECOWAS’ door remains open to Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger’s eventual return.

A survey of Togolese citizens recently looked into perceptions of their government’s handling of the terrorist threat in the ...

The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has recommended the activation of the ECOWAS Standby Force amid growing insecurity in the region ...

Ecowas leaders gathered in Lagos on May 28 to mark the 50 th anniversary of the bloc. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the ...

ECOWAS was born out of the necessity to forge economic and political cooperation among its 15 member states. This ...

The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ended its 2025 first Ordinary Session in Abuja ...

As the United States assess the future of its military command for Africa, with President Donald Trump’s administration considering merging ...