Tag: #WestAfrica
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ECOWAS REMAINS AFRICA’S MOST STABLE REGIONAL BLOC DESPITE SECURITY THREATS — COMMISSIONER
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says West Africa remains the most stable among Africa’s regional economic communities despite the growing threat posed by terrorism and violent extremism. ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Amb. Abdel-Fatau Musah, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.…
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COMEDIAN USES NIGER TOUR TO SHOWCASE WEST AFRICA’S TOURISM POTENTIAL
West African comedian and content creator Amadou Larwanou, popularly known as Wanousky Montana, is using a documentary tour of Niger Republic to showcase the region’s cultural heritage, landscapes and tourism potential to a global audience. Montana told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that West Africa’s scenic locations, historical sites, wildlife and cultural traditions could…
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ONION DISPUTE: NIGERIAN TRADERS SUSPEND EXPORTS TO GHANA, SEEK ECOWAS MEDIATION
The National Onion Producers and Marketers Association has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to urgently intervene in the lingering trade dispute between Nigeria and Ghana. The association’s National President, Alhaji Aliyu Maitasamu, disclosed this on Sunday in Sokoto, saying Nigerian onion traders had suspended exports to Ghana after exhausting efforts…
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NIGERIA, MALI RENEW COMMITMENT TO STRONGER DIPLOMATIC AND SECURITY COOPERATION
Nigeria and Mali have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation on issues of mutual interest, particularly regional security and stability. The commitment followed the presentation of Nigeria’s Letters of Credence by Ambassador-Designate Geoffrey Chima to Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, in Bamako. The ceremony was followed…
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ECOWAS: WOMEN’S POLITICAL INCLUSION CRITICAL TO WEST AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for greater inclusion of women in political leadership, saying it is essential to accelerating economic growth, regional integration and sustainable development across West Africa. ECOWAS Commission Vice-President, Damtien Tchintchibidja, made the call in Abuja at a high-level forum on strengthening women’s representation in political leadership.…
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UNIABUJA LAW STUDENT WINS GIABA WEST AFRICAN SPEECH CONTEST
A 500-level Law student of the University of Abuja, Amra Salihu, has won the 9th Inter-Universities Speech Contest organised by the Intergovernmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), emerging overall winner among contestants from five West African countries. Salihu represented Nigeria after winning the national selection organised by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence…
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TINUBU URGES ECOWAS TO SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE AGAINST AFRO-PHOBIC ATTACKS IN SOUTH AFRICA
President Bola Tinubu has urged ECOWAS leaders to present a united front against Afro-phobic attacks following recent incidents targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Sierra Leone, Tinubu said the regional…
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NIGERIA, COTE DÍVOIRE MOVE TO STRENGHTEN BILATERAL TIES AND REGIONAL COOPERATION
Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire are seeking closer cooperation as both countries move to strengthen their diplomatic and economic ties. At a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, and Côte d’Ivoire’s Foreign Minister, Nialé Kaba, agreed to…
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WABSU APPLAUDS NFF FOR SETTING UP BEACH SOCCER, FUTSAL INTERIM BOARD
The West African Beach Soccer Union (WABSU) has commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for establishing an interim board to oversee beach soccer and futsal in the country, describing the move as a major boost for the development of the sport. In a statement, WABSU Zone B Executive Chairman, Mbabia Yves, praised the NFF’s decision,…
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U.N. READY TO SUPPORT STATE POLICE, REGIONAL BORDER SECURITY EFFORTS IN WEST AFRICA – JIMOH IBRAHIM
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, says the UN is prepared to support initiatives aimed at strengthening state policing and regional border security across West Africa. Speaking in New York during a meeting with Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, alongside senior international officials, Jimoh said rising insecurity in the Sahel…
