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At the 50th anniversary celebration of ECOWAS in Lagos, Commission President Dr. Omar Alieu Touray called on member states to recommit to the bloc’s founding principles of unity, peace, and regional integration. Speaking ahead of the high-level event, Dr. Touray…
At the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS in Lagos, General Yakubu Gowon—the bloc’s only surviving founding father—delivered a heartfelt message to West African leaders. In an emotional address, Gowon urged ECOWAS to use all possible means, including diplomacy, to reintegrate Mali,…
West African leaders are gathering in Lagos, Nigeria, today, May 28, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This historic milestone takes place in the very city where ECOWAS was founded in 1975.…
Nigeria’s National Assembly has set a two-week deadline to review President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s external borrowing request totaling $21.5 billion. According to a note from the presidency, the proposed loan will fund key infrastructure, health, education, security, and water supply…
Senegal has officially launched a national dialogue on political reform in Dakar this Wednesday, following a call by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The dialogue brings together political actors, civil society, and experts to examine flaws in the country’s political system.…
With Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election set for October 30th, West Africa Democracy Radio (WADR) is stepping up efforts to promote peace and informed participation. This Wednesday in Abidjan, WADR will host a forum on democracy and governance under the theme:…
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has emphasized the importance of responsible borrowing across the African continent. Speaking at the 2025 Annual African Development Bank Conference in Abidjan, he urged leaders to focus on securing loans for projects that can generate…
In Togo, the Catholic Bishops Conference has raised concerns over the country’s evolving political climate, urging leaders to prioritize good governance and national cohesion. In a statement released on May 26, 2025, the bishops addressed the recent constitutional revisions and…
Liberia has taken a major step toward equitable healthcare with the launch of its first National Digital Health Insurance scheme. Set to begin in July 2025, the initiative targets 3,000 to 5,000 of the country’s most vulnerable citizens, offering them…
A deadly jihadist attack in Niger’s Tahoua region has claimed the lives of 40 soldiers, marking one of the deadliest assaults on the country’s military this year. The attack took place on Sunday, May 27, at an army camp near…
Malian journalist Seydou Oumar Traoré has been arrested by the cybercrime unit for allegedly committing an offense against a foreign head of state. The arrest took place on May 25, shortly after Traoré returned from a reporting mission in Kidal,…
Burkina Faso’s Ouaga One High Court has sentenced former magistrate Sidaty Yoda to 18 months in prison and a hefty fine for his role in a major real estate scam. Yoda and his co-defendants were found guilty of illegally selling…
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