ECOWAS

2024 - 7 - 8

President Tinubu's Influence on ECOWAS: A Closer Look at Recent Developments

Bola Tinubu - ECOWAS - Regional Security - Sahel Alliance - Terrorism - West Africa

President Tinubu's re-election as ECOWAS chairman and his call for regional cooperation have sparked interest in West Africa. Read on for more!

President Bola Tinubu's leadership in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been in the spotlight recently. Tinubu, re-elected for another one-year term as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of States and Government, has been actively promoting collaboration among member states. His emphasis on the establishment of a regional standby force has gained traction, with calls for increased security measures in the region.

In a bid to address insecurity, Tinubu urged ECOWAS leaders to utilize Nigeria's National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) effectively. He emphasized the importance of honoring financial obligations to meet the organization's goals. Tinubu's re-election and continuous efforts to strengthen ECOWAS signify a positive step towards regional stability and cooperation.

The formation of the Sahel alliance by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger has added a new dynamic to the ECOWAS summit. This alliance has raised concerns about regional disintegration, highlighting the need for unity among West African nations. Tinubu's proactive approach to these developments will be crucial in addressing the challenges faced in the region.

President Tinubu's appointment of Senegalese President, Diomaye Faye, and Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbé, as Special Envoys to mediate showcases his diplomatic efforts. As ECOWAS continues to navigate complex political landscapes, Tinubu's leadership remains central in promoting peace and stability in West Africa.

Interesting Fact: President Bola Tinubu was re-elected at the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. The fear of the 'Confederation of Sahel States' by the military rulers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger has raised concerns within ECOWAS, highlighting the delicate geopolitical balance in the region.

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ECOWAS: Senegal, Togo presidents to woo Mali, Niger, B'Faso (The Punch)

President Bola Tinubu was, on Sunday, re-elected for one-year term as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of States and Government.

ECOWAS 65th Session: President Tinubu Calls for Commitment and ... (The State House, Abuja)

President Bola Tinubu has called on Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS to work towards the establishment and sustenance of a regional standby force for ...

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President Tinubu re-elected as ECOWAS chairperson, reiterates call ... (Premium Times)

President Tinubu advised ECOWAS leaders to leverage the capabilities of Nigeria's National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), which has been widely ...

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Insecurity: Tinubu Urges ECOWAS Member States To Pay Up Their ... (Arise News)

Tinubu has urged ECOWAS members to honour their financial obligations to meet expectations of its ministers of defence and finance.

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UPDATED: Tinubu Re-Elected As ECOWAS Chairman (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

President Bola Tinubu at the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on ...

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West African leaders' summit opens as coup-hit countries form alliance (Aljazeera.com)

The formation of Sahel alliance by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger overshadows ECOWAS summit, set to open in Abuja.

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Insecurity: Tinubu tasks ECOWAS member-states on financial ... (Vanguard)

CHAIRMAN of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Authority of Heads of State and Government and Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, ...

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BREAKING: Tinubu re-elected ECOWAS chairman (The Punch)

President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected for another one-year tenure as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of States and Government.

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Tinubu appoints Faye, Gnassingbé Special Envoys to mediate ... (Businessday.ng)

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday named Senegalese President, Diomaye Faye and Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbé Special Envo...

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West Africa bloc warns of regional 'disintegration' as juntas form ... (FRANCE 24)

ECOWAS said on Sunday it feared the consequences of the creation of a "Confederation of Sahel States" by the military rulers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger ...

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Ecowas risks disintegration if Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger leave ... (BBC News)

The West African bloc Ecowas has warned that it risks disintegration and worsened insecurity after Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger formalised their breakaway ...

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West Africa's ECOWAS decries lack of progress with junta states (CNBCAfrica.com)

ECOWAS President Omar Alieu Touray addresses the Heads of State and delegates during the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) summit in Abuja, ...

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ECOWAS mandates Faye to discuss with Burkina, Mali and Niger ... (Africanews English)

West Africa's fractured regional bloc on Sunday urged Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to engage with the three military-led member states to try ...

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ECOWAS warns of 'disintegration' after juntas solidify split (The Africa Report)

The West African bloc ECOWAS on Sunday warned the region faced “disintegration” after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cemented a ...

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ECOWAS wooes three breakaway member-states | AIT LIVE (AIT LIVE)

The leaders of the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS have appointed President Bassiorou Faye of Senegal to get breakaway Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

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SIXTY-FIFTH (65TH) ORDINARY SESSION OF THE AUTHORITY ... (ECOWAS)

7th July 2024, Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria. FINAL COMMUNIQUE. The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West ...

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Tinubu reelected as ECOWAS chairman (TheCable)

President Bola Tinubu has been reelected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

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Ecowas warns of 'disintegration' as juntas split from west African bloc (The Guardian)

Breakaway union by military rulers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger exposes growing fissures within the region.

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West Africa's ECOWAS decries lack of progress with junta states (Reuters)

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said it was disappointed with a lack of progress in reconciling with breakaway, junta-led Burkina ...

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ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Holds 65th Ordinary ... (ECOWAS)

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held its 65th Ordinary Session in Abuja, Nigeria, ...

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Jibrin Ibrahim: There's Been No Progress in ECOWAS' Mediation ... (Arise News)

Professor Ibrahim has criticised ECOWAS for its failed mediation efforts, highlighting the lack of progress and also problematic leadership in Nigeria.

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ECOWAS: As Tinubu's first tenure ends, By Olu Jacobs (Premium Times)

By the time President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was handed the reigns in July 2023 at the 63rd ordinary session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and ...

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Can Diomaye Faye bring Burkina, Mali and Niger back into ... (Africanews English)

As a peace envoy backed by Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe , Mr Faye is seen as the best head of state for a mission to bring the three ...

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ECOWAS: How Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger exit go affect trade and ... (BBC News)

Di three kontries don sign treaty under di newly formed Alliance for Sahelian States (AES), come emphasise dia decision to comot from di regional bloc ...

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Mali Says ECOWAS Exit Irreversible (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Mali's Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop has reiterated the irreversible exit of his country, Burkina Faso and Niger from the Economic Community of West African ...

President Tinubu Re-Elected as Chairman of the Authority of ... (The State House, Abuja)

President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected as the Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government. The President's mandate was extended at ...

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ECOWAS: Can Nigerian President Tinubu save this sinking ship? (The Africa Report)

With a fresh mandate to steer the affairs of ECOWAS for the next 12 months, Tinubu is on a mission to save the regional bloc from total collapse.

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