ECOWAS leaders pledge united front against coups, insecurity
ECOWAS leaders pledge united front against coups, insecurity ECOWAS leaders pledge united front against coups, insecurity The 95th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government have agreed to forge a united front to end the spread of…
Zimbabwe Strengthens Ties with EU through Local Governance Forum
Zimbabwe is showcasing its innovative digital solution, LADS, for Local Authorities at the Cities & Regions for International Partnerships Forum in Brussels. The forum, supported by the EU, Germany, and Switzerland, aims to explore city partnerships and localize the Global…
Ghana hits back at Israel with reciprocal deportations | Africanews
Ghana has expelled three Israeli citizens after accusing Israeli authorities of mistreating and wrongfully deporting several Ghanaians who arrived in Tel Aviv last week. The move is Ghana’s way of signalling that it will not tolerate what it sees as…
Super Eagles Star Osimhen Crowned GQ Türkiye Sportsman of the Year
Victor Osimhen won Sportsman of the Year at the 2025 GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards. On Wednesday night, Osimhen was given the esteemed honor in a lavish ceremony. The Nigerian international received recognition for his role in…
Rebels reportedly enter key DR Congo city despite Trump peace deal
Rebel forces have entered the last government-held city in mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in an offensive that has forced thousands to flee across the border into Burundi, residents say. Heavy artillery and gunfire could be heard in Uvira,…
Ghana’s economy grew 5.5% in third quarter of 2025
Ghana’s economy expanded by 5.5% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, driven by an improvement in the agriculture and services sectors, the statistics agency said on Wednesday. However, growth slowed from a revised 7.0% in the same period last…
Dangote emerges ECOWAS Business Council chair
Aliko Dangote, president and chief executive officer of Dangote Group. Chairman, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has been appointed pioneer Chairman, ECOWAS Business Council (EBC). The appointment was announced on Wednesday by the President, ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu…
11 Nigerian military officers detained in Burkina Faso regain freedom
Burkina Faso has released eleven Nigerian military officers who were detained after their Air Force transport aircraft made an unauthorised landing in the country, officials said on Tuesday. The officers were cleared to return home after Burkinabè authorities completed initial…
UNICEF raises alarm as child malnutrition soars in Ebonyi
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has sounded a fresh alarm over the rising rate of child malnutrition, describing it as one of the most critical public health challenges confronting Ebonyi State. The concern was made on Monday in Abakaliki,…
President Traoré Sets the Pace for AES Biometric ID Card Adoption
Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has officially become the first holder of the new AES biometric identity card, underscoring the alliance’s push for deeper regional integration. The card, which is valid for a decade, includes modern security elements that meet…