ECOWAS @ 50: The Mythology, Reality and the So What?
By Chukwuemeka B. Eze, Desire Assogbavi and Malick Fall Background By May 28, 2025, the Economic Community of West African…
Why are the steps of peace lame towards Sudan?
By Sami Saeed (PhD) Background Sudan is of great importance to the surrounding regions, such as the Horn of Africa,…
Nigeria, St. Kitts and Nevis to deepen trade ties at Afri-Caribbean Summit
Maureen Okpe As part of efforts to strengthen economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean, Aquarian Consult Limited (ACL), in…
ECOWAS formalises exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
Maureen Okpe The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has formalized the exit of the three countries, Burkina Faso,…
ECOWAS Coordination Meeting of National Commissions on Small Arms holds annual meeting
•Harps on collective action against proliferation of illicit arms, IEDs Maureen Okpe The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…
The foreign powers competing to win influence in Africa
Continent finds itself wooed by many, but few countries have yet devised a strategy to take full advantage By David…
China-Africa Infrastructure Cooperation:Building the groundwork for a better future
By Yi Xin When speaking of China-Africa cooperation, the word “kaleidoscopic” comes to mind. Recent years have seen fruitful outcomes…
France, Benin deny secret military operations amid Niger tensions
•Benin invites media verification amid Niger junta claims Senator Iroegbu France has refuted reports of a secret deployment of troops…
ECOWAS Parliament elect first female speaker
Mukaila Ola The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has elected the first female speaker in the annals…
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African leaders unite against terrorism: Key takeaways from high-level counterterrorism meeting
*Full declarations at African Counter Terrorism Meeting in Abuja Senator Iroegbu In a resolute stand against the growing threat of…