Ghana records first monkeypox de@th as cases surge
Ghana has recorded its first death caused by Mpox, marking a troubling milestone in the country’s ongoing health challenge.According to the Ministry of Health, 23 new infections were reported in just the past week — bringing the total number of cases to 257 since the virus was first discovered in the country in June 2022.This […]
ECOWAS to hold regional youth conference for joint socio-economic solutions in Senegal
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has shared its plan to organize a youth conference in Saly Portudal, Senegal. This event is meant to bring together young people across West Africa to work on common solutions for improving their economic, social, and political lives. According to ECOWAS’s Directorate of Communication, the conference is […]
President Tinubu bows out as Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Bio is elected new ECOWAS chairman
Sierra Leone’s president, Julius Maada Bio, has been chosen as the new leader of ECOWAS, the group of West African countries. He takes over from Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, who held the position for the past two years. The change happened during ECOWAS’s 67th ordinary session held in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, on Sunday. That’s where […]
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 […]
Slave markets thrive in Africa – Soyinka laments kidnapping of Nigerians
Nobel Prize-winning writer Wole Soyinka recently spoke at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), saying that slavery is not a thing of the past. He pointed to the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Nigeria as an example of modern-day slavery. Soyinka mentioned the Chibok schoolgirls, who were taken from their school in Borno State by Boko […]
Goodluck Jonathan lists ways to ensure credible elections in West Africa
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has shared key steps to ensure free and fair elections in West Africa. Speaking at a two-day Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in Abuja, he emphasized the importance of independent electoral commissions and neutral security forces. Jonathan explained that election credibility depends on two main institutions: electoral bodies and security […]
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso officially dump ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after their one-year notice period ended on January 29, 2025. Their departure marks a major shift in West African politics and economic relations. Despite the exit, ECOWAS has introduced temporary measures to minimize disruptions for citizens, businesses, and regional […]
Niger Republic’s Military Leader’s Allegations Against Nigeria Are Baseless – FG
The Nigerian government has dismissed allegations from Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of working with France to destabilize Niger. According to the Federal Government, these claims are baseless and lack any evidence. Since Niger’s political crisis began, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, also the Chairman of ECOWAS, has been leading efforts to […]
ECOWAS Ministers Meet In Abuja Over Trade, Security
ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) ministers gathered in Abuja for their 93rd ordinary session to address critical issues facing the region. The meeting, chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, covered topics ranging from trade and security to governance and regional integration. In his opening speech, ECOWAS President Omar Touray praised […]