dexterinc2003:
Then the name should be changed from ECOWAS to ECONWAS. North and west African countries.
N.B: Looks like another north and west alliance.
We are also leaving this contraption called Africa.but we will take southafrica with us.

ivolt:


If you don't know this already, then you are not current with international affairs.
Russia will align with any force that serves its interest,
same way the US and the gulf countries will any group
that furthers their interest , it doesn't mean they support
all the actions of such group.

That is the bitter truth of international politics.

CollinsWeGlobe:
my dad is biafran,my mom is nigerian
does this mean i'm an half cast??

Mightyraw:

I do understand that perfectly, it's a profit and loss game,
I believe you know we have more to gain by accepting there offer,
We are more evil

ivolt:


No we are no more evil than any other country.

Mightyraw:
We make headlines every week
Do u think it's about innovation?

ivolt:


Making headlines does not make people evil,
The USA has had over 6500 deaths from gun
violence so far this year and I doubt anyone
will regard them as an evil country.

morningsta:


You really think Morocco is joining ECOWAS because they want to help ECOWAS? There are implications which must be studied carefully. every action is all about interest.

free2ryhme:
i am waiting to read the diplomatic implication of morocco's position and how it will impact relations with ECOWAS

TheLordIsGr8:


Your guess is as good as mine. They usually have no more compelling mission

emperorgoke:
well, I think Morocco need access to Gulf of Guinea for trade purpose,, remember he was with Buhari sometimes ago, now shifting his seat to ivory coast.. He need partnership with a country along the coast of Atlantic.. Nd it will pay WA as well for economic purpose. That's my view

Mightyraw:

U made that point right? So why should we be scared of morroco

Quality20:
. Yea u are so smart. It's meant to Islamise the whole of Africa, just as Buhari was accused before he won election of plotting to islamise the whole of Nigeria. Anyway some people are stupidly myopic in reasoning, thinking, talking and in all spheres of their lives

Mcowubaba:
West African regional group Ecowas has in principle approved Morocco's membership application despite the country being in North Africa.

But Ecowas leaders meeting in Liberia said the implications of its membership still needed to be considered before Morocco could formally join.

King Mohammed VI was not at the summit because Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been invited.

Morocco's membership application despite the country being in North Africa.

But Ecowas leaders meeting in Liberia said the implications of its membership still needed to be considered before Morocco could formally join.

King Mohammed VI was not at the summit because Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been invited.

Morocco's application comes after it rejoined the African Union in January.

Morocco left the continental body in 1984 after it recognised the independence of Western Sahara.

Africa Live: Updates on African news throughout the day
Morocco regards Western Sahara as part of its historic territory and has spent much of the last three decades trying to strengthen ties with Europe at the expense of relations with Africa.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI is strengthening his country's ties with the rest of Africa
Ivory Coast President Alasanne Ouattara has confirmed that the decision had been agreed in principle but the details still had to be worked out.

Morocco, along with Tunisia which is seeking observer status with the organisation and Mauritania, which wants to return to the body, will be invited to the next meeting of heads of state in Togo in December, a senior Ecowas source told the BBC.


Rival bodyguards 'clash'

Ecowas is made up of 15 West African nations, none of which shares a border with Morocco.
Members enjoy free trade and movement of people.
King Mohammed VI last week announced he would not be attending the summit in Liberia, because of the presence of Israel's prime minister.

Morocco does not have diplomatic ties with Israel.
Mr Netanyahu addressed West African leaders on Sunday saying: "Israel is coming back to Africa and Africa is coming back to Israel.

"I believe in Africa. I believe in its potential, present and future. It is a continent on the rise."

While in Liberia for the summit, his bodyguards scuffled with those of Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe, according to reports in the Israeli media.

This trip comes nearly a year after Mr Netanyahu was in East Africa as part of his efforts to strengthen ties between the continent and Israel.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-40158089

Mynd44, Lalasticlala get your ECOWAS passport ready, no Visa, free movement

ivolt:


Yes, we should be.

MtuMsuper:
Fantastic! We Kenyans are sending our applications ASAP.
Oga Nowenuse, uzzyfire, genieluv, and others too numerous to mention, tell them about our good behaviour!

Mightyraw:
Just a reason, Thats all I need
Isit because they are Muslims?

ivolt:


Sorry, I hate going round in circle as I have already made my point
in the first post.
We don't want more terrorists!

ivolt:


Sorry, I hate going round in circle as I have already made my point
in the first post.
We don't want more terrorists!

Mightyraw:
terrorism isn't just about killing to prove a point,
When you utter hate statement which can incite terrorists attack, you are not less of a terrorist