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Published on 07:27 GMT
Ijaw will disown Gov Diri if he defects to APC – Beks, Ijaw Media Forum president
By Sunday Ani Amid raging insinuations in some political circles that the Bayelsa State governor, Duoye Diri, could toe the same path of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State by abandoning his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling …
Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate -
Published on Jun 7, 2025
ECOWAS at 50 amid mounting challenges
The 50 years of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was marked on May 28 in Lagos, Nigeria, where the sub-regional economic bloc was inaugurated in 1975. As part of the celebration of the golden anniversary, West African leaders …
Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate -
Published on Jun 7, 2025
Chief Minister David Sengeh Slams APC Leaders Over Governance Concerns
Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, David Moinina Sengeh has called on the All People’s Congress (APC) to assume leadership responsibilities instead of lamenting perceived injustices and attempting to manipulate certain sectors of governance. Sengeh was …
Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right -
Published on Jun 6, 2025
Despite leaving ECOWAS, AES invited to West Africa Economic Summit
The Alliance of Sahel States — Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso — have been invited to participate in the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), scheduled to take place in Abuja on June 20-21, despite their formal withdrawal from the Economic Community of West …
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Published on Jun 7, 2025
Africa must have a new strategic approach to China
Zimbabwe's former deputy prime minister Arthur Mutmbara (left) meets Chinese President Xi Jinping. BELOW is a book excerpt from In Search of the Elusive Zimbabwean Dream, Volume III (Ideas and Solutions) by Professor Arthur Mutambara. AS a World …
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Published on Jun 5, 2025
Half a century later, Is ECOWAS falling apart? [Africanews Debates]
ECOWAS at 50: Struggling for Unity Amid Crisis and Change As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marks its 50th anniversary, the regional bloc finds itself at a historic crossroads. Founded on May 28, 1975, by 15 West African nations …
Source: Africanews - Neutral -
Published on Jun 6, 2025
50th Anniversary: Towards Transforming Into People Oriented ECOWAS
1 The Economic Community Of West Africa States (ECOWAS) celebrated its golden jubilee on May 28th, 2025. Established on May 28th, 1975, ECOWAS originated from the quest to promote regional economic cooperation and integration among its member states, …
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Published on Jun 6, 2025
FG advocates ECOWAS, private sector collaboration
The Federal Government has highlighted the significance of strategic collaboration between the private sector and West African governments, stressing that this would enhance regional integration. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed …
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Published on Jun 4, 2025
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador-Designate Philip Bob Jusu Meets AU and ECOWAS Representatives in Brussels
Ambassador-designate Philip Bob Jusu, accompanied by Deputy Ambassador Asmaa James and senior staff, recently visited Ambassador Ahmad Awad Sakine, the African Union (AU) Permanent Representative to the European Union (EU), and Ambassador Dedou P. Hemou of …
Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right -
Published on Jun 4, 2025
At 50, ECOWAS Must Reform
Fifty years ago, West African leaders gathered in Lagos, Nigeria, to establish the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the continent’s first post-independence regional bloc. Today, it stands as a beacon of economic integration, facilitating …
Source: Foreign Policy - Pending -
Published on Jun 4, 2025
Regional integration in Africa: lessons from ECOWAS
Regional integration in Africa: lessons from ECOWAS Understanding ECOWAS’ five decades of experience can make an immense contribution to integration in Africa. Date: 2025-06-12 Time: 13:30 to 17:00 Venue: Multipurpose Hall, African Union Commission, Addis …
Source: Institute for Security Studies - Center-left -
Published on Jun 4, 2025
ECOWAS at 50
NEXT to the European Union (EU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is arguably the best known and one of the more successful examples of regional integration in the world. Established in May 1975 in order to, among other important …
Source: Tribune Online - Center-right -
Published on Jun 4, 2025
Glitz, glamour as NTN adds colour to ECOWAS anniversary celebration
In a spectacular celebration of unity, culture, and regional integration, the National Troupe of Nigeria (NTN) delivered a breathtaking performance at the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The event was held at the …
Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral -
Published on Jun 4, 2025
Nigeria calls for private sector-led ECOWAS integration
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has stressed the need for stronger collaboration between West African governments and the private sector to boost regional competitiveness. Mr Tuggar made the call on Wednesday during a high-level private …
Source: Premium Times - Neutral -
Published on Jun 4, 2025
ECOWAS Commission Vows to Open up West Africa Markets to Dangote
By Aduragbemi Omiyale The ECOWAS Commission has promised to provide the necessary support to African richest man, Mr Aliko Dangote, to sell its products across the region. This pledge was made by the president of the commission, Mr Omar Alieu Touray, …
Source: BusinessPost Nigeria - Indeterminate -
Published on Jun 3, 2025
RENEWAL FOR ECOWAS AT 50
In spite of challenges, the sub-regional body is worthy of celebration Conceived as a regional economic integration body 50 years ago, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was founded with noble objectives. These included working towards …
Source: This Day - Pro-Government -
Published on Jun 6, 2025
MOVEE Hails Liberia’s Historic Election to UN Security Council
The party praised former President Dr. George Manneh Weah and his administration for initiating and laying the diplomatic groundwork for Liberia’s candidacy. / MOVEE’s political leader D. Maxwell Kemayah. Monrovia – The Movement for Economic …
Source: Front Page Africa - Neutral -
Published on Jun 2, 2025
ECOWAS endorses Liberia’s UNSC Bid
Liberia’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has gained critical momentum, receiving unanimous endorsement from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, June 2, …
Source: The New Dawn Liberia - Neutral
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Published on May 22, 2025 - 17:00 GMT
WTO Secretariat briefs members on Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, Fish Fund
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Opening the information session on 22 May, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard said: “This session has been organized in response to the calls from many members for collaborative efforts to facilitate the Agreement…
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Published on April 25, 2023 - 13:15 GMT
United States Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Cindy Dyer to Deliver Pre-recorded ...
On April 25, Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Cindy Dyer, will deliver pre-recorded remarks to the Regional Conference of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the Freetown International Conference Centre in …
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Published on February 5, 2025 - 12:07 GMT
CÔTE d’IVOIRE AMBASSADOR TOURÉ BRINGS TOGETHER BUSINESS, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS FOR DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION
Delegation to travel to Côte d'Ivoire in May 2025. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Côte d'Ivoire has experienced remarkable economic growth since 2012, driven by advancements in infrastructure, education, …
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Published on July 15, 2021 - 20:38 GMT
President Akufo-Addo re-elected as Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Chair
Download logo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been re-elected for the second term as Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). At an extraordinary meeting of the Heads of States of the Authority held virtually on February 2 …
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Published on March 29, 2024 - 15:31 GMT
What Turmoil in ECOWAS Means for Nigeria and Regional Stability
A string of coups in the central Sahel continues to reverberate in West Africa. On 28 January, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – where military officers seized power in a series of putsches beginning in 2021 – announced that they were exiting the Economic …
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Published on January 17, 2020 - 12:29 GMT
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), UN Restate Commitment to Peace, Security and Stability in West ...
Download logo The United Nations (UN) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have restated their commitment to the consolidation of efforts aimed at fostering peace, security and stability of West Africa. The Commitment was given by …
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Published on December 23, 2019 - 12:34 GMT
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) endorses Adesina for second term as President of the African ...
Download logo The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed the candidacy of African Development Bank (https://www.AfDB.org/) President Akinwumi Adesina for a second term at the helm of the institution. The decision was …
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Published on December 23, 2019 - 12:34 GMT
‘Let West Africa’s success echo throughout the world.’ Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) hails the ...
Download logo The African Development Bank’s investments in West Africa are yielding remarkable results, the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, said in Abuja on Saturday. He was speaking at the bloc …
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Published on June 7, 2025 - 23:53 GMT
U.S. Travel Restriction on Sierra Leone – Separating Facts from Fictions
Travel Restrictions on Sierra Leone: What Facts are Saying FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, June 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In keeping with his July 2024 campaign promise to restore the travel ban and refugee admission into the United States upon …
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Published on June 7, 2025 - 22:45 GMT
Keukenapparaatgids.nl Lanceert Onafhankelijke Gidsen Voor Koffiemachines en Keukenapparatuur
Keukenapparaatgids.nl biedt eerlijke reviews, koopgidsen en praktische tips voor koffieliefhebbers en keukenapparaatgebruikers. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, June 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Keukenapparaatgids.nl, een nieuwe Nederlandse website gericht op …
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Published on June 7, 2025 - 22:24 GMT
American Management University Takes First Steps Towards Accreditation with ACBSP and IACBE Memberships
American Management University's recent acceptance into educational membership with ACBSP and IACBE shows strategic commitment to rigorous academic standards PARIS, PARIS, FRANCE, June 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- American Management …
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Published on June 7, 2025 - 12:00 GMT
ความเข้มงวดระดับโลกเพิ่มขึ้นต่อ Bodor Laser จากปัญหาด้านความปลอดภัยและการปฏิบัติตามข้อกำหนด
Bodor Laser เผชิญปัญหากฎหมายและกฎระเบียบในสหรัฐฯ และอินเดีย หลังคดีความ FDA เรียกคืน และสินค้าถูกยึด NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bodor Laser เผชิญกระแสตรวจสอบกฎระเบียบระดับโลก: คดีความเสียชีวิตที่เนวาดา, …
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Published on June 6, 2025 - 23:46 GMT
From Messy Moments to Meaningful Memories: 'Once Upon an Amateur Mom' is a Tribute to Mothers Everywhere
New Book "Once Upon an Amateur Mom" Shares Wit, Wisdom, and Wonder from Everyday Parenting SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With heart, humor, and honesty, author Renee Thomas Hawkley returns with …
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Published on June 6, 2025 - 22:00 GMT
Music Historian Dr. Don Cusic Delivers Definitive Biography of Chet Atkins
NOW AVAILABLE - “Chet Atkins: Mr. Guitar,” A Landmark Exploration of One of America's Most Influential Musical Figures NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A pivotal figure in American music history finally …
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Published on June 6, 2025 - 21:30 GMT
Barakat + Bossa Recognized in Chambers and Partners USA 2025 Guide
CORAL GABLES, FL, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Barakat + Bossa is pleased to announce that it has been selected for the third consecutive year in Chambers USA 2025 in the category of Litigation: General Commercial: Highly …
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Published on June 6, 2025 - 17:06 GMT
Higher Ed Coalition Urges Trump Administration to Immediately Reverse Actions on Intl. Student Visas
The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges has joined leading higher education organizations to reverse actions on intl. student visas. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Association …
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Published on June 6, 2025 - 15:30 GMT
Global Agri Natural Enemy Pest Control Market Forecast 2025-2034: Market Share, Segments, and Emerging Trends
The Business Research Company's Agri Natural Enemy Pest Control Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global agri natural …
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Published on June 6, 2025 - 15:29 GMT
International Solar Alliance to Host Sixth Regional Committee Meeting for Europe & Others Region in Brussels
The event will focus on Elevating the European Region’s Role in the Global Solar Transition BRUSSELS, DELHI, BELGIUM, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will convene the Sixth Regional Committee Meeting ( …
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Published on June 6, 2025 - 15:15 GMT
Global Agricultural Fumigants Market Growth: Projected To Reach $3.7Billion By 2029 With An Impressive 9.6% CAGR
The Business Research Company's Agricultural Fumigants Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Agricultural Fumigants …
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Published on June 6, 2025 - 15:12 GMT
100 Women in Finance Celebrates Luxembourg Launch with Industry Gathering
With the launch of its 33rd global location in Luxembourg, 100 Women in Finance expands its footprint and advances its mission to empower women in finance. LUXEMBOURG, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 100 Women in Finance (100WF), a global …
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Published on June 6, 2025 - 14:00 GMT
Autism Behavior Services, Inc. Selected for Carelon Behavioral Health’s Autism Provider Excellence Program
Autism Behavior Services, Inc. (ABSI) is proud to announce its selection as a participant in Carelon Behavioral Health’s Autism Provider Excellence Program SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Autism Behavior Services, Inc. ( …
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Published on June 6, 2025 - 13:38 GMT
Sabio Disrupt Paris 2025 : L’IA pour une expérience client réinventée
PARIS, FRANCE, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- En début de semaine, Sabio a réuni les décideurs français de l’expérience client pour un événement centré sur les nouvelles frontières de l’intelligence artificielle appliquée à la relation client …
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Published on June 6, 2025 - 13:00 GMT
New Women's Leadership Group: Empower Women That Rock Pledges $10,000 to Dress for Success Greater New York City
Eva Kalivas is revolutionizing the non-profit industry with her strategic approach. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Empower Women That Rock, Inc. (EWTR), a newly established non-profit organization founded by …
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Published on June 6, 2025 - 12:19 GMT
Der 33. Weltkongress der IASP kehrt zum 65. Jubiläum globalen Engagements in der Suizidprävention nach Wien zurück
Der 33. Weltkongress der IASP kehrt zum 65. Jubiläum globalen Engagements in der Suizidprävention nach Wien zurück WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Die International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) …
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Published on June 6, 2025 - 12:19 GMT
IASP 33rd World Congress Returns to Vienna to Mark 65 Years of Global Suicide Prevention Leadership
IASP will host its 33rd World Congress in Vienna, Austria, from 10–13 June 2025, marking a significant milestone: the organisation’s 65th anniversary. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- IASP 33rd World Congress …
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Published on June 6, 2025 - 10:20 GMT
Speaker Karoline Frank Gains International Recognition Following Breakthrough Performance
Karoline Frank from Bargteheide made waves at the International Speaker Slam on May 15, 2025, in Niedernhausen, Germany. NIEDERNHAUSEN, HESSEN, GERMANY, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Karoline Frank from Bargteheide made waves at the …
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Published on June 6, 2025 - 10:15 GMT
Global Autoinjectors Market Set For 22.0% Growth, Reaching $10.07 Billion By 2029
The Business Research Company's Global Autoinjectors Market Set For 22.0% Growth, Reaching $10.07 Billion By 2029 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest Report …
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Published on June 6, 2025 - 10:15 GMT
Top Growth Driver In The Auto-Dimming Mirror Market 2025: Vehicle Production Fuels Growth
The Business Research Company's Top Growth Driver In The Auto-Dimming Mirror Market 2025: Vehicle Production Fuels Growth LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest …
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