NZ Defence Force planes on standby for Middle East evacuations
New Zealand is preparing to send Defence Force planes and consular staff to the Middle East for potential evacuations of New Zealand citizens.
Why is ECOWAS deploying thousands of soldiers in West Africa?
ECOWAS has activated a regional standby force to combat the rising threat of armed groups in West Africa.
ECOWAS activates its 'Standby Force': 'We need a minimum of cooperation to enhance the project'
ECOWAS has announced the activation of a 2,000-strong Standby Force to combat jihadist groups primarily in the Sahel region.
ECOWAS outlines its 'standby force' to combat terrorism and insecurity
ECOWAS has detailed its plans for a standby military force aimed at addressing terrorism and insecurity in West Africa, following a meeting of military chiefs in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone: the chiefs of staff of ECOWAS member countries meet in Freetown for three days
ECOWAS chiefs of staff gather in Freetown to discuss the rapid establishment of the standby force aimed at combating terrorism in West Africa.