Russia sends air defence system, soldiers to Niger Republic
Russia has sent an air defence system and 100 military trainers to Niger Republic in West Africa. Military personnel from the Russian Ministry of […]
West Africa
Nigeria calls for joint regional protection of undersea cables
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Nigeria Government has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the region to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure, and […]
Undersea cable cuts disrupt data, voice services along African West Coast
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – A combination of cable cuts, resulting in equipment faults on the major undersea cables along the West African Coast, have […]
Stakeholders parley on establishment and strengthening of national public health institutes in West Africa
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja – A four-day meeting for the establishment and strengthening of National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) in West Africa opened […]
West Africa under clear, present danger of terrorism – ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said member countries are currently facing a clear and present danger in the form […]
UPDATED: Why we lifted sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso – ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the decision to lift sanctions on Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso was based on the need […]
Tinubu expresses confidence in peaceful, secure West Africa
President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in the possibility of lasting peace, security and prosperity in the West African region. He said this at the […]
ECOWAS leaders meet in Abuja over political, economic development
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leaders are currently meeting in Abuja to discuss political and economic issues concerning the sub-region. The […]
Nigeria committed to regional security cooperation with ECOWAS countries – Defence Minister
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, says Nigeria is committed to regional security cooperation with other members of the […]
Democracy backslide and the future of ECOWAS post exit of three nations By LAW MEFOR
This Tuesday, in Abuja, the Save Democracy Group – West Africa (SDG-WA) and the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (TAS) held a […]
ECOWAS urges Senegal Govt to choose new election date
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on the Senegalese Government to urgently choose a new date […]
Return of military rule to West Africa and what the political class must do to save democracy By LAW MEFOR
A pro-democracy organisation called Save Democracy Group – West Africa (SDG–WA) recently issued a press statement alerting the public to the ongoing military takeovers that […]
The leadership role of Nigeria in staving the growing military intervention in West Africa
A PRESS STATEMENT OF SAVE DEMOCRACY GROUP – WEST AFRICA Nigeria has a natural role to play in stabilising West Africa, deepening democracy in […]
UNICEF seeks $2bn humanitarian assistance for West, Central Africa
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday appealed for nearly 2 billion dollars to provide lifesaving assistance to more than 24 million boys […]
Coups in West Africa may engulf Africa if allowed to fester – Tuggar
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has expressed fear over the increasing coups in west Africa, saying “it could snowball into engulfing the […]
Niger Republic sanctions will be lifted if junta shows goodwill – ECOWAS Speaker
The Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament, Mr Sidie Tunis, says the sanctions on Niger Republic will be lifted if the junta releases President Mohamed Bazoum. The […]
Niger Republic, Mali, Birkina Faso move to form political, monetary alliance
Niger Republic, Mali, and Burkina Faso are eyeing a political and monetary alliance, Niger’s military leader said on national television of a move that […]
ECOWAS Summit: Tinubu advocates good governance to counter coups in West Africa
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, implored West African […]
ECOWAS members states, partners meet on school meals in West Africa
Over a hundred technical experts including government officials, policy makers, donor representatives, and researchers from Education, Agriculture, Gender and Social Protection sectors, from West […]
Burkina Faso junta says it thwarted coup attempt
Burkina Faso’s military junta said on Wednesday that a coup attempt had been thwarted the previous day by security and intelligence services, without providing […]