West Africa is navigating one of its most turbulent democratic cycles in decades. Coups in Mali, Guinea, Niger, and Burkina Faso have challenged regional stability, while civiliangovernments elsewhere face rising discontent and shrinking legitimacy. Civil discontent in Togo threatens national stability, and in Côte d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara’s is potentially bidding for a fourth term,…
World leaders and international organisations have paid tributes to former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at 82. The ECOWAS Commission, in a statement by its President Omar Touray, hailed Buhari as a distinguished statesman and key figure in advancing democracy and regional integration. “It is with deep sorrow that the world learnt of…
Monrovia, Liberia — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), through its West Africa Regional Coordinating Centre, in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing public health capacity across the region. The pledge was made at the conclusion of a three-day workshop held…
Addis Ababa, — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has celebrated its Golden Jubilee in Addis Ababa. The 50th year anniversary of ECOWAS was celebrated under the theme “Stronger Together for a Brighter Future.” The golden jubilee is said to provide a moment to look back on five decades of co-operation, and more…
