Instead of mediating the crisis in a way that benefits ECOWAS and the US, the president decides to rub salt in the subregion’s wound.
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The match saw Mali reduced to 10 men when their captain, Yves Bissouma, was sent off in added time at the end of the first half
The feat was achieved when the D’Tigress defeated the Malian senior female team 78-64 in the final match on Sunday in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
This was sequel to an alarm raised by Jumoke George about not hearing from her daughter in four years during an interview on the Talk to B show hosted by Abiola Bayo.
Dr. Omar Touray, the President of the commission, revealed the position of the group at a news conference he addressed in Abuja on Wednesday.
The Authority of the Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS has given Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger six months,…
This decision was confirmed in a communique issued at the conclusion of the 66th ECOWAS Summit, held at the Old Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Mali, where military authorities seized power in coups in 2020 and 2021, is battling a years-long Islamist insurgency.
This move showed their departure from their former colonial ruler, France, and a turn towards closer relations with Russia.
Nonetheless, I commend the patriotic zeal of these eminent Nigerians for drawing our attention to this issue and the Federal Government for allaying their concerns.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the rare win by the Malians against Nigeria was their first in 49 years.
Tinubu spoke at the Extra-ordinary Summit of ECOWAS in Abuja on Saturday.
The leaders would examine ways to address the pulling out of the bloc by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic.
Gowon gave the recommendation in an open letter to the Heads of State and the ECOWAS member states on Wednesday.
This was as the three countries deepened ties via an alliance that threatened broader West African integration.
This is contained in a statement by Francisca Omayuli, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Monday.
The leaders of the three Sahel nations issued a statement saying it was a “sovereign decision” to leave the Economic Community of West African States “without delay”.
This was after having again got a hand to the ball, but not a firm enough contact to prevent Ibrahim Kanate’s penalty finding the net
The president was referring to the former colonial power’s interventions in the mid-2000s: Operations Serval and Barkhane.
They said the election results were cancelled, all borders closed until further notice and state institutions dissolved