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Abhishek Singh, India's High Commissioner to Nigeria, concurrently accredi
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, has been concurrently accredited as India's next Permanent Representative to the Economic Community ECOWAS, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a release on Monday.
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India Exim Bank signs $40 mn credit line agreement with ECOWAS Bank to boo
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) and ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) have signed a commercial credit line agreement of USD 40 million.
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EcoWASTE 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi on January 14
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
EcoWASTE 2025 will champion innovation in the prevention, collection, and management of organic waste, a critical pillar in the global sustainability agenda.
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US expands investments in Africa, seals USD 14.2 bn in deals to counter Ch
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
This initiative aims to counteract the increasing influence of China on the continent. The 547 new agreements, a 67 per cent surge from 2022, signify a significant commitment to fostering economic and strategic partnerships, according to British Robinson, coordinator for the Prosper Africa t
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Most leaders behind clashes in Sierra Leone arrested, says President Bio
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio informed on Sunday that most of the leaders behind the armed attack in the country's capital that led to a nationwide curfew have been arrested, Al Jazeera reported.
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Sahel Nations Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso forge security alliance
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The core principle of the pact is clear: "Any attack on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of one or more signatory parties will be considered an aggression against the other parties." Furthermore, the agreement obligates these three countries to collaborate in preventing and resolvin
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France reportedly in conversation with Niger about possible withdrawal of
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Nicolas Normand, a former French ambassador to Mali and Senegal, confirmed the information to Al Jazeera, stating that, in accordance with his sources, negotiations to "partially" evacuate soldiers between the French and Niger forces were in progress.
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French ambassador will stay in Niger despite pressure to leave: Macron
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
President Emmanuel Macron has said that France’s ambassador to Niger will stay in the Sahel country in spite of the pressure being mounted to leave by the leaders of the recent coup
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Niger: ECOWAS delegation meets ousted President Bazoum, junta leader
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A delegation from West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS met ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum and also held talks with junta leader General Abdourahmane Tchiani, AL Jazeera reported on Saturday.
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West Africa bloc agree for 'D-Day' for military intervene in Niger to rest
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has agreed to a "D-Day" for the possible military intervention to restore the democracy in Niger after the Presidential Guard toppled the government and removed President Mohamed Bazoum last month.
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We want to ensure President Bazoum is safe and hard-earned democracy of Ni
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The US State Department on Tuesday stated that in connection with the Niger coup, the utmost priority of Washington is the safety of President Mohamed Bazoum and his family and respect towards the “hard-earned” democracy of Niamey.
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Niger coup leaders willing to resolve standoff with ECOWAS
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Islamic scholars meeting with Niger's military government leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani lasted several hours, Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, who led the delegation, said.
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