Nigerian President Tinubu to make historic State visit to France
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will embark on a State visit to France on November 28 and 29, marking the first such visit by a […]
ECOWAS
Niger finalizes agreement with IMF for $43 million disbursement
Recognizing the positive performance of Niger’s economy, an IMF delegation in Niamey reached an agreement with the ruling military Government on November 11 to disburse […]
Togo: Guy Marius Sagna injured during a political meeting in Lomé
Senegalese MP Guy Marius Sagna is currently in Lomé, Togo, participating in activities organized by the ECOWAS Parliament. He was scheduled to attend a public […]
Ghana temporarily suspends grain exports due to lack of rain
On August 27, Ghana’s Ministry of Agriculture announced a temporary ban on the export of cereals, including corn, rice, and soybeans, to ensure domestic supply […]
Ghana: ECOWAS calls on Accra to disclose information on 2005 massacre in The Gambia
On Monday, August 26, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) called on Ghanaian authorities to disclose information about the 2005 massacre of around […]
Senegal’s Youthful President Tasked with Reuniting Fractured ECOWAS
Senegal’s 44-year-old President Basirou Diomaye Faye has been entrusted with the challenging mission of reuniting the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) following the […]
Nigerian Woman Faces Jail for Posting Tomato Puree Review on Facebook
Chioma Okoli, a Nigerian woman, is facing legal consequences after posting a review of Nagiko tomato puree on her Facebook page on September 16, 2023. […]
Three junta-led Sahel states form new confederation, brushing aside ECOWAS peace offer
In a significant geopolitical shift, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have finalized plans to form a new confederation, despite ECOWAS’ decision to lift sanctions on […]
Niger’s Prime Minister Alleges Benin’s Blockade of Oil Exports Breaches Agreements
Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, asserted on Saturday that Benin’s halt on Niger’s oil exports, prompted by a border closure, violates trade agreements […]
Mali’s Political Parties Call for Elections Amid Junta’s Broken Transition Pledge
In Mali, political factions are urging the junta to set a timeline for presidential elections, following its failure to conduct polls within the 24 months […]