Tag: #WestAfrica
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WEST AFRICA LAUNCHES 5-YEAR PLAN TO FIGHT DEMOCRATIC BACKSLIDE AND POVERTY
With coups rising and millions facing food insecurity, CDD-West Africa unveils a bold strategy to protect democracy and lift communities. The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has launched a 2026–2030 strategic plan to tackle democratic decline, prevent conflict, and promote people-centred development across West Africa. Dr Dauda Garuba, the CDD director, said the…
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ECOWAS, UN JOIN FORCES TO BOOST PEACE AND SECURITY IN WEST AFRICA
With rising instability in the Sahel, ECOWAS and the UN are tightening cooperation to keep West Africa on a path to peace and stability. The Economic Community of West African States and the United Nations have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening peace and security across West Africa and the Sahel. This came during a…
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UNODC WARNS: CRIME, CORRUPTION FUEL EXTREMISM IN NIGERIA
From drug trafficking to dirty money—experts say the roots of violent extremism in Nigeria run deeper than just ideology. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has flagged organised crime, corruption, and illicit financial flows as major drivers of violent extremism in Nigeria. Speaking ahead of a new national strategy rollout, UNODC Country Representative…
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BENIN POLL FRONT-RUNNER PLANS NEW POLICE FORCE TO FIGHT JIHADISTS
With attacks rising near its borders, Benin’s leading presidential candidate is proposing a bold new security strategy ahead of elections. Romuald Wadagni has pledged to establish municipal police forces in northern border towns to combat growing jihadist threats if elected president. Unveiling his platform ahead of the April 12 election, Wadagni said localised policing would…
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NIGERIA, UK DEEPEN SECURITY AND ECONOMIC TIES AT WINDSOR SUMMIT
From Windsor Castle to Abuja, both nations reaffirm a partnership built on trade, security, and shared democratic values. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening ties with the United Kingdom, with a strong focus on security cooperation, economic growth, and democratic values. He made this known at a State Banquet hosted by…
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WEST & CENTRAL AFRICA MAKE STRIDES IN AIDS FIGHT, BUT CHALLENGES REMAIN — UNAIDS
Progress is being made in HIV/AIDS response, but experts warn the battle is far from over. The UNAIDS says West and Central Africa have recorded notable gains in recent years in the fight against HIV/AIDS. At a Regional Dialogue on the AIDS Response, UNAIDS reported that in 2024: 81% of people living with HIV knew…
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ECOWAS COURT PLEDGES TO PROTECT WOMEN’S RIGHTS, END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Abuja – The ECOWAS Court of Justice has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights of women and girls across West Africa, promising justice that is accessible, effective, and transformative. Speaking at the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration in Abuja, Court President Justice Ricardo Gonçalves said the institution aims to turn legal protections into real-life…
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ECOWAS PARLIAMENT MARKS 25 YEARS WITH REGION-WIDE CELEBRATIONS
West Africa’s regional lawmakers are celebrating a major milestone as the ECOWAS Parliament rolls out a year-long programme across several member states to mark 25 years of service. The celebrations, announced in Abuja, will run from January to November and span seven countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Cabo Verde, Togo and Sierra Leone.…
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GULF CRISIS COULD SPIKE FUEL, FOOD PRICES — ECOWAS WARNS NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA
A conflict thousands of kilometres away could soon hit wallets across West Africa. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised alarm over escalating hostilities in the Gulf region, warning that a prolonged crisis could drive up fuel and food prices in Nigeria and neighbouring countries already grappling with inflation and currency pressures.…
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NIGERIA URGES ECOWAS LAWMAKERS TO FAST-TRACK AfCFTA LAWS FOR REGIONAL TRADE BOOST
With Africa’s $3.4 trillion free trade market now active, Nigeria is pushing ECOWAS lawmakers to enact strong laws that will unlock massive trade, investment, and job opportunities across West Africa. Nigeria has called on parliamentarians in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to accelerate legislation that will drive the full implementation of the…
