ECOWAS, UN strengthen cooperation on arms control in West Africa
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 24, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations have expanded their cooperation on arms control and disarmament as West…
African Union pushes new investment for Great Green Wall at COP17
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia — August 24, 2026 — The African Union Commission is using the global stage at UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia to push for greater investment and stronger partnerships to…
President Boakai’s official biography “From Foya to the Capitol” relaunched in Liberia
MONROVIA, Liberia — August 21, 2026 — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s official biography, From Foya to the Capitol, is being relaunched today, offering readers a closer look at the Liberian…
Mahama says first 700 revived Saglemi Housing Units will be ready March 2027
ACCRA, Ghana — August 21, 2026 — President John Dramani Mahama says the first 700 housing units under Ghana’s revived Saglemi Housing Project are expected to be completed by March…
ECOWAS, Cabo Verde deepen cooperation on Renewable Energy and Regional Integration
PRAIA, Cabo Verde — August 20, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) have strengthened cooperation…
IGAD moves to strengthen Cross-Border Trade through Regional Knowledge Network
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has taken another step toward strengthening regional economic integration by moving to establish an IGAD Cross-Border Trade Knowledge-Sharing Network. IGAD announced that it concluded…
Tinubu appoints Enitan Nigeria’s new Head of Civil Service
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 20, 2026 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with the appointment…
Tinubu Orders Five-Year National Security Plan to Strengthen Nigeria’s Response to Threats
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 20, 2026 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the preparation of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan, as…
ECOWAS uses Biashara Afrika 2026 to connect West African SMEs to AfCFTA opportunities
August 20, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is using its participation in Biashara Afrika 2026 to help small and medium-sized enterprises across West Africa become…
AU chairperson meets Nigeria’s Permanent Representative as integration agenda remains in focus
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — August 20, 2026 — African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf met Thursday with Ambassador Nasir Aminu, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the African Union, as the…