ECOWAS pushes new agricultural policy toward Investment, jobs, food sovereignty
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 29, 2026 — ECOWAS is preparing a new phase of its regional agricultural policy with ministers calling for a stronger focus on investment, implementation and measurable…
Tinubu orders sweeping forensic audit of Nigeria’s Federal payroll, government systems
ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic audit of Nigeria’s federal government systems as his administration moves to identify ghost workers, unauthorized agencies and weaknesses…
ECOWAS turns decades of peace operations into regional security resource
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 29, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unveiled a series of strategic publications designed to preserve lessons from decades of regional…
Boakai calls for unity, patriotism, responsible citizenship on Liberia’s 179th Flag Day
MONROVIA, Liberia — August 26, 2026 — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. used Liberia’s 179th National Flag Day celebration to call on citizens to strengthen national unity, respect public institutions…
Nigeria, Thailand deepen cooperation in technology, agriculture, renewable energy
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 27, 2026 — Nigeria and Thailand are seeking to strengthen bilateral cooperation in technology, agriculture and renewable energy, according to an announcement from Nigeria’s State House.…
Ghana enacts sweeping reform package targeting cocoa, taxes, justice, maritime security
ACCRA, Ghana — August 27, 2026 — Ghana has introduced a broad package of economic, judicial and security reforms after President John Dramani Mahama signed ten major bills into law…
Egypt Advances Diplomacy, Gaza Aid and Mining Investment Agenda
CAIRO — August 26, 2026 Egypt is advancing several major diplomatic, humanitarian and economic initiatives, with developments involving China, Syria, Gaza and international mining investment highlighting Cairo’s expanding regional and…
Sierra Leone links investment drive to West African integration agenda
Sierra Leone is placing regional economic integration and investment at the center of its development agenda as the government prepares for the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit. The country’s…
AU Youth Programme puts next generation at center of continental integration
Speaking during the Continental Youth Capacity-Building Programme on African Union Shared Values Instruments in Addis Ababa, Ambassador Fiseha described Africa’s young population as one of the continent’s most important assets…
Côte d’Ivoire moves university registration onto integrated digital platform
Côte d’Ivoire has opened its 2026 university registration and re-registration process, with students increasingly using integrated digital platforms to complete enrollment and make government payments. Registration began on August 25,…