ECOWAS completes command rotation for peace support mission in Guinea-Bissau
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has completed a command handover within its ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB), marking the transition of leadership…
ECOWAS opens departmental retreat to strengthen regional peace and security coordination
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has opened a departmental review and coordination retreat for its Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security in…
Nigeria launches Nationwide consultations on proposed National Policing Bill
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has announced a seven-week nationwide consultation process, inviting citizens, civil society organizations, professional bodies, security experts, and other…
Nigeria approves salary Increases for 250,000 armed forces personnel
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new salary structure for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, granting pay increases ranging from 30% to 80% for…
Kenya highlights bilateral cooperation agenda with Rwanda
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s Presidency is continuing to highlight a bilateral cooperation framework with Rwanda that covers ten key areas of collaboration, reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to strengthening diplomatic…
Côte d’Ivoire honors 80 individuals, institutions at National Excellence Awards
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — The Government of Côte d’Ivoire recognized outstanding achievements in public service, business, and community development during the 13th National Excellence Awards, held on August 3 in…
Nigerian presidency defends economic reform agenda amid opposition criticism
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Presidency has renewed its defense of the federal government’s economic reform program, responding to criticism from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the administration’s borrowing, fiscal…
Nigerian presidency commends Rabiu’s contributions to industrial development
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of the BUA Group, on his 66th birthday, commending the prominent industrialist for his contributions to…
ECOWAS explores geopolitics, blue economy at regional policy seminar
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission convened a policy seminar on August 3 to examine the growing relationship between geopolitics and the blue economy…
ECOWAS adopts regional action agenda, advances women’s political leadership
ABUJA, Nigeria — Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have adopted the Abuja Regional Action Agenda, a new regional initiative aimed at accelerating women’s participation and…