insert_link Africa ECOWAS lauds former Nigerian President Buhari as a distinguished statesman The Economic Community of West African States is mourning the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a distinguished statesman whose leadership advanced democracy and regional cooperation across West Africa. In a statement by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray said the organisation extended heartfelt condolences to Buhari’s family, Nigeria’s current president, and its citizens. Buhari first governed Nigeria as a military head of state in the 1980s […] today14 July, 2025