ECOWAS advances plans for regional transport observatory to strengthen West African trade integration
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced progress toward establishing a Regional Transport Observatory for West Africa, an initiative designed to improve transportation…
ECOWAS strengthens Regional drug treatment, rehabilitation efforts across West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reported progress in strengthening drug prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services across West Africa, highlighting improvements to healthcare facilities and professional training…
Egypt’s El-Sisi Calls for Stronger Nile Basin Cooperation at Ninth Cairo Water Week
CAIRO, EGYPT — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has called for stronger cooperation among Nile Basin countries, emphasizing the importance of water security, international law, and coordinated development during his…
SADC advances regional anti-corruption framework as South Africa and Lesotho demonstrate readiness
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced that South Africa and Lesotho have demonstrated sufficient institutional capacity to implement the SADC Anti-Corruption Effort Index (SACEI), marking an important step…
President Bola Tinubu inaugurated an 81-kilometre section of the Abuja–Kaduna highway during an event in Kaduna.
KADUNA, Nigeria — Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated an 81-kilometre section of the Abuja–Kaduna highway, marking another milestone in the government’s efforts to improve transportation infrastructure and strengthen…
SADC announces new leadership appointments to advance regional integration and security
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced two significant leadership decisions following an extraordinary virtual summit chaired by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, reinforcing the regional bloc’s focus on…
African Union Advances De-Risking Africa Agenda as Continent Seeks to Lower Borrowing Costs and Strengthen Investor Confidence
BALACLAVA, Mauritius — The African Union Commission (AUC) has announced progress on its De-Risking Africa Agenda, a continental initiative designed to address structural weaknesses that contribute to Africa’s high borrowing…
President Mahama pledges intensified infrastructure development following meeting with Dagbon traditional leadership
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to accelerating infrastructure development following a meeting with the Regent of Dagbon, highlighting the administration’s efforts to…
COMESA opens 25th Summit Programme in Zimbabwe with focus on industrialization, regional integration
HARARE, Zimbabwe — October 19, 2026 — The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) begins its 25th Heads of State and Government Summit programme today in Harare, Zimbabwe,…
ECOWAS advances regional integration talks in the Gambia, health infrastructure assessment in Guinea-Bissau
ABUJA, Nigeria — October 19, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced two new engagements in The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau, focusing on regional economic integration,…