Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbe on Thursday insisted he was not a “dictator”, days before an election in which he is aiming to extend his family’s decades-long domination over the West African nation. The incumbent looks set to claim a fourth term in power, as the country of 8 million goes...
VP adds: The world is now more about intellectual capital Africa’s developmental aspirations can be actualized by deepening cooperation and collaboration with the rest of the world, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. But the imperative of Africa's economic sovereignty also exists as there are areas where public and...
Gambian President Adama Barrow on Wednesday pledged to work to jumpstart the economy and ensure broad-based development gains as he was sworn in for a second five-year term in office. Barrow, 56, came to power in 2017 by unseating his autocratic predecessor Yahya Jammeh at the polls. He comfortably won re-election...
Inaugurating the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament, President Bola Tinubu, Chair of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, emphasized the crucial need for strong and direct representation to combat divisive forces and foster unity in West Africa. Speaking in Abuja, President Tinubu highlighted the urgency of regional...
Leaders in sub-region have shown commitment to good governance, democratic enterprises, says Osinbajo VP adds: There is clear evidence international community will no longer accept unconstitutional takeover of government With its latest stand against unconstitutional seizure of power, leaders of member states in the Economic Community of West African...
President Bola Tinubu, in his capacity as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, has issued a passionate call for solidarity among ECOWAS member states, emphasizing the need to rebuff divisive elements threatening regional cohesion. Speaking during the inauguration of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS...
West African diplomat and four security sources reported on Monday that Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore has been detained at a military camp by mutinying soldiers. Mr Kabore’s detention came after sustained gunfire rang out from military camps on Sunday night in the capital Ouagadougou with soldiers demanding more support...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has taken swift action by disbursing $820 million to the Egyptian government, a crucial step in the $3 billion aid program aimed at stabilizing the nation’s economy during challenging times. The IMF's Executive Board approved the disbursement as part of a $3 billion aid program...
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has been re-elected into the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) for another three (3) year mandate (2022-2025), to represent the West African region. Nigeria pulled 44 votes in the first round to secure the statutory 2/3 votes required to win the election. His...
An Angolan court has ordered the freezing of assets held by former President Eduardo dos Santos’ daughter Isabel, state news agency Angop reported on Tuesday. Report says it is the latest high-profile case in government’s anti-corruption drive. The asset freeze followed an injunction application by the state, which is seeking to...