The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, has expressed worry that West Africa’s potential to develop has been saddled with the unpleasant reputation of being the most dangerous region in recent times. Apart from coup d’etats, the constantly evolving terror threat in the region made it even more worrying for governments […]
Nigerian Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has formally declared his intention to contest in next year’s presidential election. He hopes to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari whose tenure ends in May next year. Prof Osinbajo, a lawyer, was elected as Mr Buhari’s deputy in 2015. In a short video posted on social media, he promised continuity in improving […]
The Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, has encouraged the youth to reject the impression that there are first- class and second-class citizens being created by the inequalities and inequities in the world. Ms Mottley stressed that despite the inequalities and inequities that posed a challenge to developing countries, there was no first-class or […]
Nigerian authorities say they have seized 120 tonnes of imported animal hides and skins in Lagos city. They were intercepted on suspicion that were already processed with chemicals for use in leather industries yet they were being sold as foodstuff, the national food and drug agency, NAFDAC, said. In Nigeria, cow hides are cooked as […]
The Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for solidarity and an international coalition to halt the political turbulence in the ECOWAS region and on the African continent at large. He bemoaned the evolution of coups d’etat which challenged the democratic way of life “we […]
An oil production and storage vessel exploded off the coast of Nigeria early on Wednesday with 10 crew members on board though it was not yet clear if there were any casualties or how much crude might have spilled into the sea. Nigeria’s Shebah Exploration & Production Company Ltd (SEPCOL) said on Thursday that flames […]
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement has made a major breakthrough, as its Council of Ministers has now agreed on a criteria to determine the origin of 88 per cent of all products on the tariff books across the continent. Technically known as the Rules of Origin, it is the level of value […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has imposed additional sanctions on Mali as part of measures to ensure the military junta in that country fast-tracks steps to return the country to constitutional rule to ensue peace and stability. The sanctions include the withdrawal of all ECOWAS Ambassadors in Mali, the closure of land […]
Forbes Africa Magazine, the organiser of the African of the Year award, has said President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was given the coveted recognition for this year for his visionary leadership and policies that are developing the country. It mentioned the Ghana Beyond Aid vision, the leadership exhibited in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
The ECOWAS Commission in collaboration with the West African health Organisation (WAHO) is organising a Sectoral Ministers virtual meeting on the reopening of land borders in the region to facilitate the free movement of persons. In a statement issued by the regional body on December 3, 2021, it said Sectorial Ministers in charge of Regional […]
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS has appointed Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas as a Special Envoy to Guinea to strengthen dialogue with the authority towards the successful and short transitional process. The decision was taken at the extraordinary session of the authority held in Accra yesterday. The President of the ECOWAS […]
Members of the female Caucus of the ECOWAS Parliament (ECOFEPA) have paid a courtesy call on the First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, to discuss matters related to women’s empowerment and representation in all aspects of national development across the West Africa region. Welcoming the delegation to her office in Accra, Mrs Akufo-Addo said she was […]
