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Citizens of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to enjoy visa-free movement despite withdrawal from ECOWAS

  • January 29, 2025
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that despite the official withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the regional bloc on January 29, citizens of these countries will still enjoy visa-free movement across ECOWAS member states. In a statement, the regional body emphasized that in the spirit of solidarity and […]

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ECOWAS Court finds Ghana guilty of abusing Shalimar Abbiusi, orders $10,000 compensation

  • November 25, 2024
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The ECOWAS Court of Justice, has on 22 November 2024 delivered its judgment in the case of Shalimar Abbiusi v. The Republic of Ghana (Application No: ECW/CCJ/APP/03/24), addressing allegations of human rights violations arising from the detention and deportation of Ms. Shalimar Abbiusi, a Belgian citizen residing in Ghana. The Court ruled that the applicant […]