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  • Published on May 13, 2026

    ECOWAS lawmakers talk tough with new push for economic, security overhaul as Sahel alliance fractures regional unity

    The debate took place during the ECOWAS Parliament’s First Ordinary Session in Abuja on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, where MPs reviewed a proposed “Compact of the Future of Regional Integration”, a strategic framework aimed at reshaping the bloc’s political and …

    Source: Business Insider Africa - Neutral
  • Published on May 9, 2026

    European Union Reaffirms Strategic Partnership With Nigeria, Backs Electoral Reforms Ahead Of 2027 Polls

    The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening strategic cooperation with Nigeria across trade, democratic governance, security and investment, while pledging continued support for reforms ahead of the country’s 2027 general elections. …

    Source: Arise News - Neutral
  • Published on May 13, 2026

    FG to train 6000 energy professionals

    The Federal Government, on Tuesday, under the Presidential Power Initiative, inaugurated the Siemens Energy Education and Development training facility in Abeokuta, with plans to train no fewer than 6,000 energy professionals to boost capacity in Nigeria’s …

    Source: Punch - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 11, 2026

    Three very poor African states in dire straits

    These countries are absolute losers by every metric: literacy (below half even among the young); GDP per capita (less than $100 [3,216 baht] a month); health (life expectancy around 60 years, vs low 80s in every major developed country except the United …

    Source: Bangkok Post - Center-right
  • Published on May 11, 2026

    The plight of three very poor countries

    These countries are absolute losers by every metric: literacy (below half even among the young); GDP per capita (less than $100 a month); health (life expectancy around 60 years, compared to low 80s in every major developed country except the United States …

    Source: Winnipeg Free Press - Neutral
  • Published on May 11, 2026

    2027: EU backs Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, urges impact on Nigerians

    Members of the diplomatic community in Nigeria have expressed support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the reform programme as a strategic framework capable of addressing poverty, insecurity and economic challenges …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
  • Published on May 13, 2026

    FG backs UN-IOM climate mobility investment drive

    The federal government has pledged support for the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) initiative aimed at mobilising investment to address climate-induced migration in West and Central Africa. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, made …

    Source: Peoples Gazette - Neutral
  • Published on May 12, 2026

    EU urges stronger regional collaboration to tackle rising security threats

    The European Union (EU) has called for enhanced collaboration among governments, security agencies and peacebuilding institutions across West Africa to address the growing threat of violent crime, insecurity and other emerging security challenges in the …

    Source: Ghanaian Times - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 11, 2026

    Redesigning Global Governance from Below: A Call to Action for IR Scholars

    The myth of a rights-based international system capable of protecting civilians has been shattered, as citizens across the globe endure the weight of state-sponsored atrocities and violence on a scale unprecedented in modern history. From Iran to Gaza, …

    Source: E-International Relations - Pending
  • Published on May 11, 2026

    Three very poor countries

    These countries are absolute losers by every metric: literacy (below half, even among the young); GDP per capita (less than US$100 a month); health (life expectancy around 60 years, vs low 80s in every major developed country except the United States.) …

    Source: Trinidad Express - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 29, 2026

    European Union Meets APC Leadership, Urges Adherence to Eight-Point Agreement

    The European Union has held a high-level meeting with the leadership of Sierra Leone’s main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), calling on both the ruling government and the opposition to honor the eight-point agreement that ended a protracted …

    Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
  • Published on May 12, 2026

    Africa and Europe’s Most Important Meeting of 2026 Opens in Eswatini

    For the first time in its history, the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly is holding its inaugural plenary session — not in Brussels, not in Strasbourg, but in Eswatini, a small landlocked kingdom in southern Africa that most international news cycles rarely …

    Source: Modern Diplomacy - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    Strengthening Africa’s security architecture

    Africa has been increasingly drawn into conflicts and faces difficulty in preventing or managing them. At the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit to be held on May 28-31, India can announce assistance to the continent in capacity-building in training, …

    Source: Capital - Pending
  • Published on May 12, 2026

    Nigeria: State governments now receive monthly net income of N800bn – Uzodimma 

    The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) have said that from the gains of the fuel subsidy removal and other fiscal policies, state governments collect on monthly basis, a net allocation of between N700 billion and N800 billion. The group, which is the arrowhead …

    Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 12, 2026

    Uzodimma says Tinubu’s reform pushed FAAC allocation to N2.6tr monthly, foreign reserves $49.4b

    Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma (fifth left) with members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Renewed Hope Ambassadors, and the Diplomatic Corps after an interactive session in Abuja, yesterday. EU backs Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, urges impact on …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    Is Mali the New Battleground Between Russia and France?

    Once renowned for the rich scholarly and cultural legacy of its historic city of Timbuktu, Mali today stands at the epicenter of overlapping insurgencies and deepening state fragility. The coordinated attacks on April 25, 2026, marked a sharp escalation in …

    Source: Caspian Post - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 6, 2026

    Wike urges EU countries to partner FCT on investments, cultural exchange

    Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr Nyesom Wike has called on European Union (EU) countries to deepen investment ties, strengthen cultural exchanges, and partner with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in areas of mutual …

    Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 7, 2026

    Enikanolaiye: Diplomat-Oracle as Foreign Minister

    By Tunde Olusunle He was a 40 year-old, Assistant Director in the foreign service at the outset of the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo in 1999. Nigeria’s foreign relations space was dominated by a robust mix of career veterans and the …

    Source: Kogi Reports - Pending
  • Published on Apr 20, 2026

    Mali Welcomes New Ambassadors From Cuba, European Union, Ghana and Qatar in Diplomatic Push

    On April 16, 2026, Mali’s Transition President Assimi Goïta received the letters of credence from four new ambassadors during an official ceremony held at the Koulouba Palace in Bamako, the country’s presidential seat. The four newly accredited …

    Source: West Africa Weekly - Indeterminate

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  • Published on April 28, 2026 - 10:04 GMT

    ECOWAS Pushes for Unified Regional Effort to Eradicate Malaria

    (MENAFN) The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged member countries to strengthen coordinated regional policies aimed at fully eliminating malaria, according to reports. The appeal came during the 27th Ordinary Meeting of Health …

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  • Published on April 28, 2026 - 09:31 GMT

    ECOWAS Urges West Africa to Completely Eradicate Malaria

    (MENAFN) The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) issued a forceful call Sunday for a sweeping reinforcement of regional strategies aimed at the full elimination of malaria — one of the continent's most persistent and deadly public health …

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  • Published on January 30, 2026 - 15:47 GMT

    ECOWAS Removes Sanctions on Guinea Following 2021 Coup

    (MENAFN) The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced on Wednesday that it has lifted all remaining sanctions against Guinea, originally imposed after the 2021 military coup, according to a statement from the bloc. The decision was made …

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  • Published on April 12, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

    Benin Heads to Polls to Elect New President

    (MENAFN) Voters across Benin streamed to polling stations Sunday to cast ballots in a presidential race that analysts have already characterized as having a "foregone outcome," with the ruling coalition's candidate widely expected to emerge …

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  • Published on January 7, 2026 - 03:09 GMT

    ECOWAS urges international community to respect integrity of Venezuela

    (MENAFN) The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on the international community to uphold Venezuela’s independence and territorial integrity following a US military operation that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas …

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  • Published on January 7, 2026 - 03:17 GMT

    ECOWAS Demands Respect for Venezuela’s Territorial Integrity

    (MENAFN) The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) called on the global community Sunday to "respect the independence and territorial integrity" of Venezuela following a U.S. military strike that resulted in the detention of …

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