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April 04
West Africa: Tinubu Inaugurates Ecowas Parliament, Seeks Direct Election of Representatives
"....As a one-time legislator myself, I look forward to reviewing a proposal regarding this matter, and we stand ready to support direct elections into the ECOWAS Parliament. We… Read more »
Nigeria: Vaccine - Gavi Announces $250m Grant to Nigeria As Tinubu Urges Greater Collaboration With Organisation
President Tinubu said partnership on local vaccine production has become necessary owing to the challenges faced by developing countries, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic… Read more »
April 02
Africa: AU's Membership of the G20 - Why the Pessimism?
While there are legitimate concerns about the 'readiness' of the AU to significantly influence the G20 agenda, there is no basis for pessimism. Read more »
March 24
West Africa: Ecowas Election Observation Mission Praises Voting in Senegal Presidential Election
The 130 ECOWAS observers are monitoring the Presidential elections which is taking place at 15,633 polling units across the country. Read more »
March 14
Nigeria: Fresh Abduction in Kaduna, Sign That Impunity Reigns - Amnesty International
Amnesty International says nearly 700 people have been kidnapped in the last seven days in Nigeria Read more »
March 03
West Africa: Saving the Ecowas Court From Chief Justices Who Want to Kill It
On Sunday, 24 February 2024, the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) concluded an extraordinary summit in Abuja, the capital… Read more »
February 22
West Africa: Ecowas Co-Founder Gowon Urges Body to Lift Sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
Mr Gowon, who was one of the founders of ECOWAS as Nigeria's military head of state in May 1975, expressed his concerns about recent developments in the regional body in an open… Read more »
February 18
Africa: AfDB Report Puts Africa's GDP At 3.8 Percent in 2024
"Despite the challenging global and regional economic environment, 15 African countries have posted output expansions of more than five per cent." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army General Gets United Nations Appointment
Brigadier General Olufemi Esho of the Nigerian Army appointed Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). Read more »
February 16
Burkina Faso: Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso to Form Confederation
"Our excellent diplomats then recommended to the Heads of State the creation of a Confederation bringing together Burkina, Mali and Niger, awaiting the creation of a Federation of… Read more »
February 12
West Africa: Editorial - Ecowas and the Burden of the Sahelian Contagion
PREMIUM TIMES believes that the message in all of this for ECOWAS is: good governance and an economy that works for all are the guardrails of any democracy. Read more »
February 09
West Africa: Sall Govt's Poll Postponement Posing Threat to Region - Ecowas President
"As you are all aware, our region is in the spotlight once again... this crucial meeting has been convened to address these recent developments and challenges faced in the… Read more »
February 04
Africa: World Cancer Day 2024 - WHO Releases Frightening Statistics
In Nigeria, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has advocated increased awareness campaigns against cancer. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Reacts to Postponement of Senegal's Presidential Election
Critics have, however, raised concerns about the decision considering President Sall's recent history where he sought to amend the Senegalese constitution so he could extend his… Read more »
January 25
Africa: ICJ to Rule On South Africa's Request to Stop Israeli Attacks On Gaza
South Africa wants the ICJ, as a matter of extreme urgency, to ask Israel to immediately suspend its military operations in and against Gaza. Read more »
January 21
Africa: Guterres Calls for UN Security Council Reform, Makes Case for Africa
"How can we accept that Africa still lacks a single Permanent Member in the Security Council?" Read more »
December 23, 2023
Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Tinubu's Improved Funding for Education Still Below Unesco Recommendation
A review of the proposed budget revealed that the government's proposed spending for education next year is less than seven per cent. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Monusco's Departure - DRC, UN Sign Withdrawal Plan
DRC makes a bold move towards being free of MONUSCO as the withdrawal plan takes centre stage this December. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Africa: Hopes, Uncertainties of COP28 Deal Reached in Dubai
Although many of the adopted text languages leave room for different interpretations, the UAE Consensus forged in Dubai could serve as a path to limiting global emissions… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Africa: OPEC Agrees On Additional Oil Production Cut
OPEC disclosed this at its 36th OPEC and non-OPEC ministerial meeting Read more »
November 27, 2023
Nigeria: Who Raises Alarm Over 'Rise of TB Infection' in Borno
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State said his state has lost about 50 per cent of its health institutions to insurgency and that many staff had been abducted, making health care… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Nigeria: EU Restates Support for Tinubu's Policies
"Nigeria matters in the region, continent and the world, and the EU wants to make sure that we will be a partner of choice for Nigeria." Read more »
September 08, 2023
West Africa: EU, Ecowas Reports On Nigerian Elections Have No Judicial Value - Senior Judge
"The EUEOM report on the 2023 presidential elections... and I dare to add even the ECOWAS report of the same elections tendered by second and third respondents is completely… Read more »
August 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Elections Flawed, Say SADC, U.S., EU & UK
At least six statements made public by the regional and international community raise concerns about the 2023 Zimbabwe general elections, including SADC. Read more »
July 18, 2023
Nigeria: EU Awards Postgraduate Scholarship to 135 Nigerians
This number places Nigeria in the number one spot among beneficiaries of the EU postgraduate scholarships in Africa. Read more »
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