Tag: #WestAfricaSecurity
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ECOWAS PRESIDENT WARNS OF SECURITY AND DEMOCRACY CRISIS THREATENING WEST AFRICA’S UNITY
Dr. Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, has highlighted serious security and democracy crises facing West Africa, warning they risk derailing the sub-region’s integration efforts. Speaking at the African Public Square conference in Abuja, he stressed the urgent need for citizen-led reforms to redefine ECOWAS’s future for the next 15 years. He pointed to…
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NIGERIA, FRANCE, AND ITALY LAUNCH “COMMON OPERATIONAL PARTNERSHIP” TO TACKLE HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Nigeria has teamed up with France and Italy in unveiling a new joint initiative branded the “Common Operational Partnership” (COP Nigeria) aimed at intensifying the fight against human trafficking. The project was officially launched in Abuja to strengthen Nigeria’s battle against trafficking along major migratory routes. European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, explained that…
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US ADVISER REJECTS CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE CLAIMS, URGES UNITY AGAINST TERRORISM
A senior US adviser on Arab and African affairs, Boulos, has debunked claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria, highlighting that Boko Haram’s attacks claim more Muslim lives. Speaking after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the 2025 Aqaba Process Summit in Rome, Boulos stressed terrorism has no religion or tribe—it affects all Nigerians indiscriminately. Highlighting the…
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ECOWAS URGED TO DEPLOY AI TO TACKLE REGIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES
AI poised to revolutionize West Africa’s fight against terrorism, extremism, and border crimes. Cybersecurity expert Prof. Uche Mbanaso called on ECOWAS to adopt AI tools for peacebuilding, counterterrorism, and public safety. He stressed the need for an ethical, unified framework and enhanced digital infrastructure to maximize AI benefits while safeguarding human creativity. Key proposals include…
