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Formation of international cooperation among African States
with ECOWAS in response to sanctions imposed for deferring elections for four years. On 28 January 2022, Burkina Faso was suspended from ECOWAS following
ECOWAS
Common passport document for several countries in West Africa
issued by the member states of ECOWAS follow a similar design, used by several countries in West Africa. Member states of ECOWAS — the Economic Community of
ECOWAS_passport
International crisis following 2023 coup in Niger
initiated; however, on 10 August, ECOWAS took the step of activating its standby force. Previously in 2017, ECOWAS had launched a military intervention
Nigerien_crisis_(2023–2024)
One of the goals of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is the development of an integrated railroad network. Aims include the extension
ECOWAS_rail
Confederation of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso
member states were suspended by ECOWAS shortly after the ousting of their elected governments. After the coup in Niger, ECOWAS threatened to intervene militarily
Alliance_of_Sahel_States
Leader of Niger since 2023
diplomatic standoff with ECOWAS stemming from the coup, the establishment of the Alliance of Sahel States, and withdrawal from ECOWAS. Tchiani was born in
Abdourahamane_Tchiani
The Flag of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is the flag of ECOWAS, a political and economic union of twelve countries in West Africa
Flag_of_ECOWAS
The ECOWAS Court of Justice is an organ of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional integration community of 15 member states
ECOWAS_Court
Proposed currency of ECOWAS
could then be extended to all ECOWAS states. The eco has been pushed back several times since the launch of the ECOWAS single currency project, with the
Eco_(currency)
Ongoing military intervention in Western Africa
The ECOWAS military intervention in the Gambia or the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (abbreviated ECOMIG) – initially code-named Operation Restore Democracy
ECOWAS military intervention in the Gambia
ECOWAS_military_intervention_in_the_Gambia
West African security arrangement
Liberia, from 1990 to 1997, ECOWAS actively engaged in diplomatic efforts and peacekeeping operations amid the civil war. ECOWAS justified its involvement
ECOWAS_Standby_Force
Nigerian diplomat
all aspects of the ECOWAS system. Nuhu is known for his role in ECOWAS institutional reform, coordinating engagements between ECOWAS and the African Union
Musa_Sani_Nuhu
West African multilateral armed force
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, which were ECOWAS members at the time of the operations. Nigeria and other ECOWAS members agreed to a Protocol on Mutual Defence
Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group
Economic_Community_of_West_African_States_Monitoring_Group
Military coup against President Mohamed Bazoum
defiant as Nigeria cuts power, ECOWAS threatens force". Al Jazeera. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023. "Niger coup: ECOWAS issues 7-day ultimatum for
2023_Nigerien_coup_d'état
Westernmost region of the African continent
The major multi-sport event of West Africa is the ECOWAS Games which commenced at the 2012 ECOWAS Games. Football is also a pastime enjoyed by many,
West_Africa
Currency of several West African countries
in the currency. The broader Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), of which the members of UEMOA are also members, plans to introduce its
West_African_CFA_franc
States (ECOWAS) is the senior diplomatic envoy appointed by the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to represent the country at the ECOWAS Commission
Permanent Representative of Nigeria to ECOWAS
Permanent_Representative_of_Nigeria_to_ECOWAS
West African peacekeeping force
ECOWAS mission in Liberia (ECOMIL) was a peacekeeping force sent by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to Liberia at the end of Second
ECOMIL
Financial arm of ECOWAS
of the Fund for Cooperation, Compensation and Development of ECOWAS in 1999. The ECOWAS Fund was established in 1975 at the same time as the erstwhile
ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development
ECOWAS_Bank_for_Investment_and_Development
Motor insurance system in West Africa
The Ecowas Brown Card Insurance Scheme is a motor insurance mechanism designed by ECOWAS to guarantee traffic accident victims a fair and accessible compensation
Ecowas Brown Card Insurance Scheme
Ecowas_Brown_Card_Insurance_Scheme
Science and technology policy
ISBN 978-92-3-100129-1. ECOWAS (2011). ECOWAS Policy for Science and Technology. Economic Community of West African States. ECOWAS (2011). Vision 2020: towards
ECOWAS Policy on Science and Technology
ECOWAS_Policy_on_Science_and_Technology
Athletics "ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Centre Solicits Media Support". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 9 January 2016. "Ivory Coast To Host 2014 ECOWAS Games"
2012_ECOWAS_Games
Monetary union in Africa
larger regional organization, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). UEMOA common institutions include its Council of Heads of State (French:
West African Economic and Monetary Union
West_African_Economic_and_Monetary_Union
Ghanaian lawyer and diplomat (1935–2026)
Somalia. In September 1995 Jerry Rawlings, as chairman of ECOWAS, appointed Gbeho as ECOWAS special representative for Liberia. Educated at Achimota School
Victor_Gbeho
1989–1997 war in West Africa
led to an intervention by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations. The peace lasted for two years until the Second
First_Liberian_Civil_War
Civilian militia force in Niger
send warplanes to Niger amid ECOWAS intervention concern". Mali and Burkina Faso deploy warplanes to Niger amid ECOWAS intervention concerns. Retrieved
Volunteers for the Defense of Niger
Volunteers_for_the_Defense_of_Niger
Country in West Africa
Daniel (28 January 2026). "ECOWAS COMMUNIQUE ON THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA". Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Retrieved 30 January 2026
Guinea
International beauty pageant
The ECOWAS Peace Pageant is an annual international beauty pageant established in 2008 for promoting peace and the youth agenda of the ECOWAS Commission
ECOWAS_Peace_Pageant
Gambian crisis
The United Nations and ECOWAS, which The Gambia joined under Jammeh's rule, called on him to step down. After he refused, ECOWAS assembled a coalition
2016–2017 Gambian constitutional crisis
2016–2017_Gambian_constitutional_crisis
Bilateral relations
Commission. 11 May 2016. "ECOWAS EFA Profile" (PDF). Dakar Office, UNESCO. 2012. "afrol News - Cape Verde wants special status at ECOWAS". Afrol.com. Retrieved
Cape Verde–European Union relations
Cape_Verde–European_Union_relations
Peacekeeping operation in West Africa
operation in 2003. UNMIL took over peacekeeping responsibilities from the ECOWAS-led ECOWAS Mission in Liberia (ECOMIL) on 1 October 2003. The mission was authorized
United Nations Mission in Liberia
United_Nations_Mission_in_Liberia
Beninese politician and banker (1953–2019)
Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, the post of President of the ECOWAS Commission was allocated to Benin and
Marcel_Alain_de_Souza
Nigerian investment banker
recognised as ECOWAS icon of Societal Development". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-01-22. Retrieved 2021-07-12. "Sonnie Ayere recognized as ECOWAS Icon societal
Sonnie_Ayere
Calendar year
ECOWAS after the 2023 Niger coup
2023
Geopolitical neologism for an African region
African leaders suspend Guinea from Ecowas following coup". BBC News. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021. "Ecowas' dilemma: Balancing principles
Coup_Belt
President of the Gambia from 1996 to 2017
witnessed by his coworkers, and, despite being ordered to release Manneh by an ECOWAS court, the government denied that Manneh was still imprisoned. An unnamed
Yahya_Jammeh
ECOWAS troops deployed after failed coup attempt". Deutsche Welle. Archived from the original on 8 December 2025. Retrieved 8 December 2025. "ECOWAS deploys
2025_Beninese_coup_attempt
officials. On 27 November, ECOWAS suspended Guinea-Bissau's membership in the bloc, The AU followed suit the next day. ECOWAS deployed a delegation led
2025 Guinea-Bissau coup d'état
2025_Guinea-Bissau_coup_d'état
ECOWAS urged the military to respect the government as the democratic authority and encouraged dialogue between the government and military. ECOWAS also
January 2022 Burkina Faso coup d'état
January_2022_Burkina_Faso_coup_d'état
1975 treaty establishing ECOWAS
Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was created by the Treaty of Lagos on May 28, 1975, in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria. ECOWAS was established to promote
Treaty_of_Lagos
Nigerian lawyer and politician
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament in Abuja by Nigerian President and Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government
Sharafadeen_Alli
Military overthrow of President Alpha Condé
(ECOWAS), the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN), joined in denouncing the attempt and calling for the release of president Condé. ECOWAS
2021_Guinean_coup_d'état
Cooperation of national electricity companies in Western Africa
among the ECOWAS member States – with the expectation that such mechanism would, over the medium to long-term, ensure the citizens of ECOWAS Member States
West_African_Power_Pool
Casamance conflict (1982–present) 2016–2017 Gambian constitutional crisis ECOWAS military intervention Western Togoland Rebellion (2020–present) Central
Sudanese civil war (2023–present)
Sudanese_civil_war_(2023–present)
intimidation, while ECOWAS, seeking to prevent another entry in the growing West African Coup Belt, urged for calm. Additionally, ECOWAS reported that the
2023 Liberian general election
2023_Liberian_general_election
Appointed interim prime minister of Mali
started a doctorate in business law. He wrote a thesis on "the credibility of ECOWAS" to ensure peace and security. Maïga has worked in the Early Warning Directorate
Abdoulaye_Maïga_(officer)
Ghanaian lawyer, politician and diplomat
Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and acceded to the office on 1 February 2002. As Executive Secretary of ECOWAS, he was chief executive of the
Mohamed_Ibn_Chambas
President of Guinea since 2021
sanctions by ECOWAS, saying through a spokesman that "as soldiers, their work is in Guinea and there is nothing to freeze in their accounts." The ECOWAS representatives
Mamady_Doumbouya
President of the ECOWAS Commission from 2018 to 2022
Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) the Presidency of the ECOWAS Commission was assigned to Ivory Coast, with Brou to be appointed
Jean-Claude_Brou
Planned highway in West Africa
Some organizations such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) consider its western end to be Nouakchott, Mauritania, and others such
Trans–West African Coastal Highway
Trans–West_African_Coastal_Highway
President of Senegal since 2024
Mali, as well as the military-ruled states of Burkina Faso and Niger to ECOWAS. On 12 September, Faye dissolved the National Assembly and ordered snap
Bassirou_Diomaye_Faye
President of the Gambia since 2017
ECOWAS halted the incursion after only a few hours and gave Jammeh his last chance to step down. On 21 January, Jammeh left the Gambia for an ECOWAS-arranged
Adama_Barrow
Country in West Africa
Islamic Cooperation. On 18 January 2024, Burkina Faso announced its exit from ECOWAS and was suspended from the African Union, after it helped form the Alliance
Burkina_Faso
Bilateral relations
international organisations such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union, and the United Nations, cooperating to promote regional
Ghana–Nigeria_relations
by ECOWAS. He dismissed the possibility of surrender, saying that the CND wanted "to continue the discussions" and was "ready to implement ECOWAS' decisions
2015 Burkina Faso coup attempt
2015_Burkina_Faso_coup_attempt
Nigerian politician
affairs from 1995 to 1998. He was appointed chairman of ECOWAS Council of Ministers and ECOWAS Committee of Nine on Liberia (C-9) on 26 July 1996. He has
Tom_Ikimi
Bilateral relations
of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In 1990, the countries joined the ECOWAS program for the creation of unified armed forces,
The_Gambia–Senegal_relations
d'état, citing the transition to civilian rule under the 2025 election. ECOWAS also lifted sanctions and reinstated Guinea's membership on 30 January 2026
2025 Guinean presidential election
2025_Guinean_presidential_election
Coup d'état against the Tuareg rebellion of 2012
began work on a resolution backing the ECOWAS sanctions against the junta. The U.S. and the African Union joined ECOWAS in announcing a travel ban on the coup's
2012_Malian_coup_d'état
Africa bloc ECOWAS hits Mali with sanctions after poll delay". Al Jazeera English. Retrieved 9 January 2022. "Mali coup: How junta got Ecowas economic sanctions
Next Malian parliamentary election
Next_Malian_parliamentary_election
Early stage of the Mali War
development aid funds in support of ECOWAS and the AU's reactions to the coup. An agreement was mediated between the junta and ECOWAS negotiators on 6 April, in
Tuareg_rebellion_(2012)
Country in West Africa
anti-ECOWAS, demonstrated with acts including the removal of French as an official language in all three states. Mali ended its membership in ECOWAS in
Mali
Gambian politician
leader leads Ecowas Parliament diplomacy mission to Togo". ARPS Media. Retrieved 2025-06-12. cfeditoren (2024-04-27). "Majority Leader heads Ecowas Parliament
Bilay_G._Tunkara
Combined military forces of Gambia
forcing the GAF to make up the difference. In 1990, ECOWAS despatched troops to Liberia as part of the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG). In August, 105 Gambian
Gambia_Armed_Forces
Military overthrow of President Bah N'daw
military rule. On 25 May, former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan of ECOWAS began to lead mediation efforts with Mali’s military. From detention, both
2021_Malian_coup_d'état
Senate. In December 2025, Doumbouya was elected president. Regional blocs ECOWAS and the African Union lifted their sanctions on Guinea following the election
2026 Guinean parliamentary election
2026_Guinean_parliamentary_election
Leader of Burkina Faso since 2022
tenure, Traoré has increasingly distanced Burkina Faso from France and ECOWAS, particularly by kicking out their troops, and has also increasingly aligned
Ibrahim_Traoré
ministers of ECOWAS member states held an emergency session in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss the situation in Senegal. On 12 February, an ECOWAS delegation
2024 Senegalese presidential election
2024_Senegalese_presidential_election
Leader of Mali (2020; since 2021)
increased authoritarianism domestically, as well as strained relations with ECOWAS, the United Nations, and France. Goïta's government cut military ties with
Assimi_Goïta
Ghanaian politician and lawyer (born 1963)
Appointments, Defence and Interior Committees of Parliament. A member of the ECOWAS Parliament from 2013 – 2017, she worked with her colleagues to assist the
Shirley_Ayorkor_Botchwey
International football competition
The event took place between 9 and 18 April 2010 and was sponsored by ECOWAS. The matches took place at two stadiums; Gateway International Stadium (Ijebu-Ode)
2010_WAFU_Nations_Cup
Indonesian diplomat (born 1966)
Burkina Faso, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Sao Tome and Principe, Togo, and the ECOWAS since 24 March 2025. Bambang was born on 12 April 1966. He studied international
Bambang_Suharto
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) organized military mission sent to support the government of ECOWAS member nation Mali against Islamist rebels
African-led International Support Mission to Mali
African-led_International_Support_Mission_to_Mali
Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council 2016–2017 constitutional crisis ECOWAS military intervention 2022 coup d'état attempt Geography Administrative
Corruption_in_the_Gambia
government. Regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) and the African Union have suspended Mali from their organisations, but
Next Malian presidential election
Next_Malian_presidential_election
Travel document
country's withdrawal from ECOWAS with other members of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a new passport without the ECOWAS name or logo was released
Burkinabe_passport
President of Niger from 2021 to 2023
by the African Union and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). ECOWAS told the plotters to free Bazoum immediately. Bazoum was later deposed
Mohamed_Bazoum
Nigerian diplomat
African States (ECOWAS) Commission, with a focus on peace and security, regional integration and organisational development. Before joining ECOWAS, she was the
Fatima_Kyari_Mohammed
Ongoing conflict in West Africa since 2012
support of ECOWAS and the AU's reactions to the coup. Côte d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara, who was the rotational chairman of ECOWAS, said that
Mali_War
Sultan of Sokoto since 2006
States (ECOWAS) in the mid 1990s. He was appointed Commanding Officer 241 Recce Battalion, Kaduna in 1993. From 1995 to 1999, he was ECOWAS military
Sa'adu_Abubakar
Multidisciplinary peacekeeping force
ECOWAS Mission Planning Management Cell (MPMC) met and produced an overarching framework document for the operationalisation of the ESF. The ECOWAS Operational
African_Standby_Force
Liberian politician
chair the ECOWAS Parliamentary Committee on Political Affairs, Peace, Security and African Peer Review Mechanism by the speaker of ECOWAS Parliament
Edwin_Snowe
Nigerian politician and lawyer (born 1962)
States (ECOWAS) ad hoc committee to work for the return of constitutional order in the Niger Republic. He was elected First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament
Ike_Ekweremadu
Political party in Senegal
decision both to the Court of Cassation and to the Court of Justice of ECOWAS. In the 2024 Senegalese presidential election, the general secretary of
PASTEF
Island country in West Africa
that supplies about 30% of the electricity of the country. As host to the ECOWAS Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, inaugurated
Cape_Verde
Nigerian lawyer (1963–2025)
as the President of National Trade Promotion Organizations (TPOs) from ECOWAS member States. Awolowo was born on 27 September 1963. His father (Segun
Segun_Awolowo
Nigerian academic and development economist
Eka Ikpe Ikpe at ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Abuja 2025 Born Ekaette Ikpe Citizenship Nigerian Education PhD Alma mater University of Leeds; School of Oriental
Eka_Ikpe
Military forces of Nigeria
with notable engagements including its 2017 involvement as part of the ECOWAS military intervention in the Gambia. The roles of a country's armed forces
Nigerian_Armed_Forces
2002–2007 civil war in Cote d'Ivoire
was typically a former military officer. ECOWAS leaders had agreed on 18 December 2002 to deploy an ECOWAS Peace Force for Côte d'Ivoire, comprising
First_Ivorian_Civil_War
Regional organisation of West African trade unions
African States (ECOWAS) as the representative organisation of trade unions in West Africa. OTUWA supports the integration of process of ECOWAS, while calling
Organisation of Trade Unions of West Africa
Organisation_of_Trade_Unions_of_West_Africa
Passport issued to citizens of Cape Verde
travel to member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) visa-free. Surname Given names Nationality Cape Verdean Date of birth Sex
Cape_Verdean_passport
President of Sierra Leone since 2018
Maada Bio was elected president of the West African Economic Community (ECOWAS), during an ordinary summit of heads of state, held in Abuja, Nigeria. Liberia:
Julius_Maada_Bio
Licorne. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) also deployed a military force the ECOWAS Mission in Côte d'Ivoire (ECOMICI). These two military
United Nations Mission in Côte d'Ivoire
United_Nations_Mission_in_Côte_d'Ivoire
Passport issued to citizens of Niger
travel to member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Surname Given names Nationality Nigerien Date of birth Sex Place of birth
Nigerien_passport
1998–99 war that deposed President Vieira
of the government and the rebels met under the auspices of the CPLP and ECOWAS on Sal Island, Cape Verde, where an agreement was reached to transform the
Guinea-Bissau_Civil_War
2025 helicopter accident in Ghana
2025). "How UN, AU, ECOWAS, and world leaders reacted to Ghana's tragic helicopter crash". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 9 August 2025. "ECOWAS Expresses Sympathy
2025 Ghanaian Air Force Harbin Z-9 crash
2025_Ghanaian_Air_Force_Harbin_Z-9_crash
Verde'13" "Cape Verdean Cristy Spencer crowned Miss ECOWAS 2013" "Cristy Spencer elected Miss ECOWAS 2013 - Primeiro diário caboverdiano em linha - A SEMANA"
Cristy_Spencer
Nigerian maritime and logistics company
Leadership Award (Category A) at the ECOWAS Quality Awards, organised by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations Industrial
Nigerdock
Bilateral relations
foreign relations between the two West African nations which are part of ECOWAS. A former British colony, the Gambia reached their independence in 1965
The Gambia–Guinea-Bissau relations
The_Gambia–Guinea-Bissau_relations
Country in West Africa
Union, the United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, the Organisation of Islamic
Senegal
ECOWAS
ECOWAS
ECOWAS
ECOWAS
ECOWAS
ECOWAS
ECOWAS
ECOWAS
ECOWAS