Following the coup d’état that occurred on July 26th in Niger, the borders between this country and most members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have been closed as part of sanctions. However, this decision is causing outrage among neighboring countries.
The chiefs of staff from of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) concluded a two-day meeting in Accra, Ghana, on the upcoming steps for a potential military intervention in Niger, aimed at “restoring constitutional” ruling, weeks after the coup against President Mohamed Bazoum.
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) held an online session on Thursday to educate journalists about the crucial importance of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This initiative precedes the launch of its training and fellowship program aimed at 20 journalists from West Africa (Benin, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo).
During a heated and prolonged meeting, the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU) has officially decided to oppose the use of military force in Niger. This decision, which was supposed to be formalized last week, puts the AU at odds with the Economy Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which has decided to immediately activate its standby forces for a possible military intervention.
The Nigerien putschists announced on the evening of Thursday August 03, 2023 that they were ending the mandates of their ambassadors in four countries including Nigeria and the United States of America.
Africa is no stranger to public health challenges, but Hepatitis B is one of the diseases that have been silently spreading across the continent. As the world marks Hepatitis Day on July 28, 2023, it is time for African populations to join hands in testing and awareness activities organized in different countries
After the reaction of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the European Union also comments on the current situation in Niger where the Presidential Guard has arrested the Head of State.
Ghana’s Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has resigned on Saturday, July 23, 2023 following reports that her employees stole local and foreign cash reserves from her home last year.
The Organizing Committee for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) continues to roll out its schedule. We now know a little more about the opening date of the ticket office and the official ball of the competition.
On Sunday, the outgoing president of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Umaru Sissoko Embalo passed the baton to his successor Mr. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the new Nigerian Head of State.
