The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the rising spate of banditry, kidnappings and abductions of schoolchildren in Nigeria, expressing solidarity with the country as the regional bloc moves to activate a counterterrorism force expected to achieve full operational capability by July 2027. Meeting at the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved the appointment of new persons to fill its strategic statutory positions and specialised institutions from 2026 to 2030. This is contained in a communique on Tuesday at the end of the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in […]
The Economic Community of West African States has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the long-awaited single regional currency, the ECO, in 2027, describing it as a major step towards deeper economic integration, stronger regional trade and sustainable growth across West Africa. The decision was one of the major outcomes of the 69th Ordinary Session of […]
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ongoing repatriation of undocumented foreign nationals from South Africa is being conducted on a voluntary basis. He said the process is being managed in cooperation with the governments of affected countries and international refugee bodies. The President spoke while addressing the press on Thursday, addressing growing concerns over […]
Oman announced on Tuesday the opening of a temporary maritime corridor for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, citing its responsibility towards one of the world’s most important shipping routes and its commitment to freedom of navigation. The measure was introduced in coordination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and in line with outcomes of […]
Ebola has now infected more than 1,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in an outbreak that has spread to a third displacement camp and killed an 18-month-old girl. Congo’s government confirmed that its death toll reached 254. The speed of its spread across three provinces of eastern Congo has prompted warnings from African […]
Ghana on Thursday held a landmark global conference seeking to translate growing political support for slavery reparations into practical commitments towards justice. The United Nations in March adopted a landmark resolution that recognised that the transatlantic slave trade was “the gravest crime against humanity”. Since the adoption of the resolution in March, the campaign for […]
The United States has granted permanent residency to Ghana’s Ken Ofori-Atta, his lawyer said Tuesday, capping a saga that saw the fugitive ex-finance minister arrested by immigration authorities. Ofori-Atta, 66, has been in the United States since January last year to receive medical treatment, including prostate cancer surgery. In January, however, he was arrested by […]
When the final whistle confirmed South Africa’s 2–0 loss to Mexico, the anticipated wave of continental solidarity never materialised. Instead, social media erupted in gleeful mockery—not just of Bafana Bafana’s lacklustre performance, but of the nation itself. Across Africa, many fans openly celebrated the defeat, donning sombreros, sharing taco memes, and changing their profile pictures […]
Sadio Camara, Mali’s defence minister, has been killed in a coordinated wave of attacks on military targets across the country. Camara reportedly died after a vehicle-borne explosive detonated outside his residence in Kati, a heavily fortified garrison town about 15 kilometres northwest of Bamako, the capital, where interim President Assimi Goita and other junta leaders […]
