News

ECOWAS declares State of Emergency in West African Region

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a State of Emergency across the region, citing rising security threats.

 

 

 

 

 

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, announced the declaration during the 55th session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial level held in Abujaon Tuesday, December 9.

 

 

 

The meeting was convened in response to a series of coups and failed mutinies in the sub-region.

 

 

 

Touray emphasised that the recent developments underscore “the imperative of serious introspection on the future of our democracy and the urgent need to invest in the security of our community.”

TruetellsNigeria

Recent Posts

Trump administration revokes 85,000 Visas since January

The Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas across all categories since January, according to a…

4 hours ago

Ukraine President Zelensky rejects US Peace plan

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly reaffirmed that Ukraine will not concede territory to Russia…

4 hours ago

K!dnapping children is lesser ev!l than k!lling soldiers – Sheik Gumi

Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi has described the k!dnapping of school children as a “lesser evil”…

5 hours ago

Tinubu seeks senate approval to deploy Nigerian troops in Benin Republic

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking consent for the deployment of Nigerian…

5 hours ago

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle is owed 2 months’ salary and bonuses

  Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is reportedly still waiting to receive his salary for the…

5 hours ago

Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Hails Ooni of Ife at 10, Praises Reign of Unity

  The Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has congratulated…

6 hours ago