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•ECOWAS Chiefs of Staff Move to Increase Regional Standby Force Against Terrorism •Nigeria’s New Police Chief Vows Crackdown on Corruption and Impunity Amid Rising Insecurity •Latest report by International Federation of Journalists reveals 128 deaths of media professionals in 2025…

Sierra Leone Hosts ECOWAS Chiefs Of Staff Talks

In Sierra Leone, chiefs of staff from ECOWAS member states have been meeting since Tuesday to discuss the future of the regional standby force. The high-level discussions focus on plans to increase troop contributions and enhance operational readiness. Military leaders…

Nigeria Appoints Acting Police Chief To Tackle Insecurity

In Nigeria, Tunji Disu has formally assumed office as Acting Inspector-General of Police, following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. The appointment marks a new chapter for the national police force. Disu, who previously served as Assistant Inspector General, has pledged…

Togo Hosts Volta Basin Strategic Framework Talks

Experts from the Volta Basin Authority are meeting in Lomé, Togo, to finalize a strategic framework aimed at strengthening sustainable development across the Volta Basin. The initiative seeks to better integrate environmental value into the economic planning and decision-making of…

Mali Oil Sector Shifts After TotalEnergies Exit

Mali’s oil sector is entering a new phase one year after TotalEnergies withdrew from the country. The supervision of the former TotalEnergies network of service stations has officially changed hands. Since January 2026, the sector has been managed by NDC…

Guinea Census Reveals Population Of Over 17 Million

Guinea is confronting a new demographic reality following the release of preliminary results from its fourth General Population and Housing Census. The figures were presented on Wednesday, February 26, 2026, in Conakry. According to official data, the country’s population now…

Liberia Advances Integration Of Ivorian Refugees

The Liberian government has formalized a collaborative framework to support the integration of Ivorian refugees and other displaced nationals into society. The landmark Memorandum of Understanding is aimed at streamlining the implementation of Executive Orders No. 144 and 147, providing…