The Morning Call
West African ministers have met to search for solutions to regional powerhouse Nigeria’s shock decision to close its borders last August to curb smuggling.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been at loggerheads with Nigeria since Africa’s largest economy shut its land frontiers with Niger and Benin to curb smuggling of rice and other commodities.
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ECOWAS to cut air transport taxes in bid to lower cost of air travel in West Africa
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France reveals role in Benin’s foiled coup
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Benin government says short-lived coup left casualties on both sides
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Benin leader commends soldiers for thwarting coup
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No breakthrough in ECOWAS talks with Guinea-Bissau coup leaders
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Nigeria on edge as Trump threatens sanctions and military action {Business Africa}