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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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
President of Niger since 2025
Homeland. He oversaw a diplomatic standoff with ECOWAS stemming from the coup and consequently withdrew from ECOWAS. He formed the Alliance of Sahel States along
Abdourahamane_Tiani
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Continent
Map of the African Economic Community CEN-SAD COMESA EAC ECCAS ECOWAS IGAD SADC UMA
Africa
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
Economic-military crisis following 2023 Nigerien coup
its place. In response, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) imposed diplomatic and economic sanctions against the new Nigerien authorities
Benin–Niger_crisis
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
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)
Nigerian real estate developer
development company which was started in 2018. In 2021, he was appointed as the ECOWAS youth ambassador and received the Africa's Patriotic Personality Award from
Noah_Ibrahim
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
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
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
African heads of state, an ECOWAS military intervention took place. Finally, on 21 January, Jammeh left the Gambia for an ECOWAS-arranged exile, allowing
2016 Gambian presidential election
2016_Gambian_presidential_election
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
Mamadi_Doumbouya
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Massacre in Nigeria
in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, among others. On 10 July 2024, the ECOWAS Court of Justice ruled that the Nigerian government was guilty of human
2020_Lekki_shooting
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
Ghanaian administrative agency
possible." The Ghana export promotion authority participated in the 2025 ECOWAS Trade and Investment Forum and Exhibition. This exhibition had about 39
Ghana Export Promotion Authority
Ghana_Export_Promotion_Authority
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
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
List of current, historical and proposed peacekeeping missions outside the UN
Below is a list of current, historical and proposed peacekeeping missions which were not managed directly by the United Nations, though some are authorised
List of non-United Nations peacekeeping missions
List_of_non-United_Nations_peacekeeping_missions
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
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 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
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
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
representatives of ECOWAS, the African Union and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries. On 25 November, the head of the ECOWAS observer mission
2025 Guinea-Bissau general election
2025_Guinea-Bissau_general_election
Country in West Africa
Islamic Cooperation. Since 2025, Burkina Faso has formalised its exit from ECOWAS and La Francophonie, after it helped form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)
Burkina_Faso
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)
Beauty pageant
Miss Universe), MBGN Tourism (Miss Tourism International), and MBGN Ecowas (Miss Ecowas). The fifth title, MBGN Model, which allowed its holder to compete
Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria
Most_Beautiful_Girl_in_Nigeria
conflict (since 2021) South America Peru 70,000 47 37 1982 Casamance conflict ECOWAS military intervention in the Gambia Africa Senegal Gambia 5,000+ 6 4 1988
List of ongoing armed conflicts
List_of_ongoing_armed_conflicts
Policy on permits required to enter Senegal
that Senegal would reintroduce visa requirements for all visitors except ECOWAS citizens by the end of 2019. In September 2024 a similar proposal to introduce
Visa_policy_of_Senegal
States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG). According to the ECOWAS official website, Senegal's affairs in ECOWAS are currently overseen by Madame Aissata Tall Sall
Foreign_relations_of_Senegal
Administrative entry restrictions
"Niger Republic bars Nigerians with ECOWAS passport". The Punch. Ekanem, Solomon (20 February 2025). "After ECOWAS exit, Niger imposes travel ban on Nigerians
Visa requirements for Nigerian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Nigerian_citizens
parliamentarian. Since 23 May 2024, she is the first female Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament. During her political career, Ibrahima rose through the ranks
Hadja_Mémounatou_Ibrahima
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
Country in West Africa
a constitutional crisis. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) conducted a military intervention and achieved Jammeh's removal two days
The_Gambia
German automated border control system
states and disputed states. International organizations Africa African Union ECOWAS Americas Andean Community CARICOM Central America-4 Europe EFTA European
EasyPASS
District in Abuja, Nigeria
embassies and consulates, the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) secretariat, the headquarters of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA)
Asokoro
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
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
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
Country in West Africa
United Nations, African Union, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the Commonwealth of Nations, among others. Sierra Leone derives its
Sierra_Leone
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
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
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
Ethnic militia clashes since 2022
Casamance conflict (1982–present) 2016–2017 Gambian constitutional crisis ECOWAS military intervention Western Togoland Rebellion (2020–present) Central
Western_DR_Congo_clashes
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
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
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
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
Nigerian lawyer
encompassed: Coordinating the deployment of the ECOWAS Standby Force on military missions, including the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea Bissau (ECOMIB) and the African
Salamatu_Hussaini_Suleiman
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
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
1993 UN Security Council resolution on Liberia
signed, under the auspices of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), between the Interim Government of National Unity of Liberia (IGNU), the
United Nations Security Council Resolution 856
United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_856
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
Battle of the Mali War
"terrorist attack" in Mali. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) declared its "firm disapproval and firm condemnation of any outside interference
Battle_of_Tinzaouaten_(2024)
Passport issued to citizens of Togo
travel to member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) without a passport, national ID cards are sufficient. Surname Given names
Togolese_passport
Prime Minister of Guinea
Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a post he held until February 2002.[citation needed] During his time at ECOWAS, Kouyaté was awarded the Legion
Lansana_Kouyaté
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
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
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
Faction in the First Liberian Civil War
facilitated the deployment of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) cease-fire monitoring group forces, known as ECOMOG. It was the INPFL which
Independent National Patriotic Front of Liberia
Independent_National_Patriotic_Front_of_Liberia
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