Tag: ECOWAS
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Will ECOWAS’ Single Currency Dream Finally Come True?
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Will ECOWAS’ Single Currency unify West Africa or remain a dream? Despite Nigeria’s endorsement and potential benefits, the ECO faces economic, political, and logistical challenges The aspiration to unite West Africa under a single currency, the ECO, has been a tantalizing vision for over two decades. This ambitious plan, now…
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ECOWAS Loosens Purse Strings: Sanctions Lightened on Niger, Mali, and Guinea
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has made a significant decision to ease sanctions on Niger Republic, Mali, and Guinea. This move comes after an emergency summit held in Abuja, Nigeria, on February 24, 2024. During the summit, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasized the need for a…
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Sanctions On Niger: A Sharp Two-Edged Sword, Not Just ‘Aid’ ⚔️🇳🇪
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Burkina Faso’s Convoy: Rolling Through Hazards, Hurdles, and Heartfelt Gratitude to Reach Niger New development — approximately 300 trucks carrying essential supplies, including food, crossed the border from Burkina Faso into Niger, with a significant number reaching the capital city, Niamey, on Sunday21 August . This information was shared by a…