ECOWAS appoints Osinbajo to lead team to monitor Côte d’Ivoire poll
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Nigerian Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to lead its Election Observation Mission for the upcoming presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire. According to a statement released by ECOWAS, the election is scheduled to take place on October 25, 2025, while the observation mission will be […]
Madagascar’s Presidency dissolves National Assembly
In a dramatic turn of events, the Presidency of Madagascar has announced the dissolution of the National Assembly, the lower chamber of the country’s Parliament. The decision was confirmed through an official presidential decree issued on Tuesday, citing Article 60 of the Constitution as its legal basis. According to local media, the dissolution came at […]
Malawi President Chakwera Concedes Election Defeat
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has officially conceded defeat in the country’s recent presidential election. His decision marks a peaceful transition of power and has been praised by observers as a demonstration of democratic maturity in Africa. Chakwera, who came into power with promises of reforms and good governance, thanked Malawians for the opportunity to serve […]
ECOWAS, AU don’t have solutions to Africa’s problems – Primate Ayodele
The head of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has said that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) do not have the answers to Africa’s problems. In a message shared by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the prophet said Africa is facing many challenges, but its leaders […]
You can’t manipulate Nigeria- Group blasts Turkey President Erdogan
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has cautioned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against interfering in Nigeria’s internal affairs, particularly regarding Turkish organizations operating within the country. The group condemned what they described as unfounded allegations and attempts to influence Nigeria’s sovereign decisions. This reaction followed a recent warning from the Turkish government advising Nigeria to […]
Cameroon President Paul Biya, 92, declares presidential ambition yet again; to contest for the 8th term
Cameroon’s President, Paul Biya, has announced that he will contest in the next presidential election. At 92 years old, Biya is currently the world’s oldest serving head of state and has been in power for more than 40 years. In 2008, he made it possible to stay in power by removing the rule that limited […]
Elon Musk vs President Trump – “No business man in Africa would try what Elon is doing because there’s no freedom after speech in Africa.” Isaac Fayose (video)
Isaac Fayose recently shared his opinion about the state of free speech in Africa, saying it is very limited. According to him, people in Africa can’t speak freely without facing serious consequences. He made this comment while reacting to the ongoing dispute between Elon Musk and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Their disagreement has caught […]
Nigeria tops list of countries disregarding ECOWAS judgements – Falana
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has called out Nigeria and other West African countries for not obeying the rulings of the ECOWAS Court. He says this shows that leaders in the region do not truly respect the rule of law. Falana made these comments after President Bola Tinubu praised ECOWAS at its 50th-anniversary celebration in […]
Akpabio urges ECOWAS Parliament to renew pledge to build United West Africa
At the opening of the 2025 ECOWAS Parliament session in Abuja, Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio called on lawmakers to renew their promise to build a more united West Africa. Speaking under the theme “One Region, One Dream: Advancing the Promise of West Africa,” Akpabio encouraged leaders to recommit to creating a peaceful and prosperous […]
Nigeria’s President Tinubu arrives Ethiopia for AU summit
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 38th African Union (AU) Summit. He landed on Thursday night and was welcomed by Ethiopian officials, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and other diplomats. After his arrival, Tuggar briefed Tinubu on the summit’s agenda and Nigeria’s recent diplomatic successes. […]