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Despite ongoing negotiations with the Niger junta, Mr Bazoum, his family and some members of his government are still being held by the military.

President Bola Tinubu has urged the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to re-engage with countries

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stressed the importance of political stability, peace and security for the prosperity of the region.

Mr Touray said ECOWAS has made the development of regional infrastructure and business-friendly policies a cornerstone of integration of the region.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leaders have kept sanctions imposed on Niger after a July military coup. The regional bloc said it would need to see progress towards a transition to civilian rule before easing the measures. The leaders met for a summit in Abuja, Nigeria with the region in crisis after coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea and Niger since 2020 and two attempted coups elsewhere in recent weeks, France24 reports crediting AFP.

Based on the outcomes of the engagement by the committee of heads of state with the CNSP, the Authority will progressively ease the sanctions imposed.

Nigerian government has said that the surge of military coups in the West African is fast becoming a threat to the democratic culture in the region.

The Economic Community of West African States has said the military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger were fuelling insecurity in the region.

Eight West African countries, including Nigeria, have received a combined $1.96 million grant to address the debilitating issue of fistula disorder in the

The Nigerian federal government is leading member nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to find lasting solutions to the