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  • Published on 04:34 GMT

    Experts call for simplified ECOWAS Brown Card insurance

    Stakeholders in the insurance sector have called for the modernisation of the ECWAS Brown Card and transforming it into a digital passport for motorists to drive across West African countries. The initiative aims to improve road safety, ease regional …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 12, 2025

    Nigeria’s democracy, beacon of hope for ECOWAS-Tuggar

    Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, says Nigeria’s democratic journey through regular elections, peaceful transitions, and adherence to constitutional norms has become a role model for other West African nations. In a statement issued Thursday by …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 12, 2025

    Activist drags Nigeria to ECOWAS court over whistleblower persecution, others

    A Nigerian child rights advocate and whistleblower, Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, has filed a suit against Nigeria at the Economic Community of West African States Court of Justice, alleging state-sponsored child trafficking and persecution of whistleblowers. The …

    Source: Punch - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 12, 2025

    ECOWAS Strengthens Regional Standards Framework at Abidjan Workshop

    By: Yunus .S. Saliu In a significant step toward regional industrial integration, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recently concluded a three-day Regional Capacity Building Workshop on Standardization Best Practices and Revised …

    Source: The Voice Gambia - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 12, 2025

    ECOWAS Court hosts competition for Nigerian law students

    The ECOWAS Court on Wednesday kicked off its first edition of the ECOWAS Court Moot Court Competition for law students in the country. Eight universities in Nigeria – American University, Yola; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; University of Nigeria, Nsukka; …

    Source: Daily Trust - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 12, 2025

    Eight Nigerian Varsities in ECOWAS Court’s Moot Competition

    Michael Olugbodein Abuja Eight Nigerian universities are competing in the inaugural edition of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court Moot Court Competition. The ivory towers in the competition are: American University, Yola; Ahmadu …

    Source: This Day - Pro-Government
  • Published on 02:23 GMT

    Russia finally authorizes a nuclear deal with two of its most notable West-African friends

    The move, which was sanctioned by the Russian government, entrusts Russia's state atomic energy firm, Rosatom, with overseeing the agreements on Moscow's behalf. According to the proposed agreements, Russia would assist both Mali and Burkina Faso …

    Source: Business Insider Africa - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 12, 2025

    June 12: Nigeria owes heroes of democracy debt of gratitude

    Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume says Nigeria owes the heroes of democracy debt of gratitude for having endured the brutality of military officers, the imprisonments, the humiliation, and even for paying the supreme price. …

    Source: Daily Post - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 12, 2025

    ECOWAS Court Inaugurates Moot Court Competition For W/African Law Students

    News Investigators/ The ECOWAS Court of Justice on Wednesday inaugurated a moot court competition for W/African law students aimed at fostering legal interaction and empowering the youth in the subregion. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports …

    Source: News Investigators Nigeria - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 12, 2025

    ABUAD, LASU, six others qualify for ECOWAS moot court competition

    Eight Nigerian universities have qualified for the ECOWAS Court of Justice Moot Court Competition. The event is aimed at deepening the understanding of regional legal processes and promoting human rights and integration within West Africa. The institutions …

    Source: Punch - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 12, 2025

    The road to ‘Federal Republic of Bola Tinubu’

    I’ve just watched a four-minute video clip of Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor, commissioning a humongous haul of 14 road projects in one day in Aba, the major commercial hub in the state. My interest was not in the ceremonial cutting of tapes and …

    Source: The Cable - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 11, 2025

    ECOWAS transhumance protocol and need for urgent review (1)

    INTRODUCTION The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Protocol on Transhumance adopted in 1998 was designed to facilitate the free movement of pastoralists and their livestock across West Africa (ECOWAS Transhumance Protocol – 1998, Decision …

    Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 12, 2025

    Why Pan-African investment corridors are needed?

    The world is changing – and so fast that it is not waiting for Africa. In the past decade, leading economies in the West quietly shifted their global focus from the ideals of economic integration and soft power diplomacy to policies anchored on …

    Source: Zawya - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 12, 2025

    Nigeria an example of democratic stability in West Africa, says Tuggar

    Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, says Nigeria is an example of democratic stability in West Africa amid political turmoil in the region. He spoke through a statement issued Thursday by Alkasim Abdulkadir, his spokesperson, to mark the June 12 …

    Source: The Cable - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 12, 2025

    June 12: Nigeria’s democracy, stabilising force in West Africa - Minister

    The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on Thursday described the country’s democratic system as a source of stability in West Africa, positioning it as a model for the region amid rising political upheavals. In a statement issued by his …

    Source: Punch - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 10, 2025

    Security Experts Urge ECOWAS, AES Collaboration to Fight Terrorism

    The departure of three Sahelian nations from West Africa’s regional economic system at the end of January undercut collective counterterrorism efforts from Senegal to Nigeria. Restoring that system means overcoming mistrust between the nations of the Sahel …

    Source: Africa Defense Forum - Pending
  • Published on Jun 12, 2025

    Economic Summit: Nigeria Embarks On Diplomatic Shuttles

    Share As part of ongoing efforts to encourage massive participation in the upcoming West Africa Economic Summit, Nigeria has embarked on diplomatic engagements across West Africa to invite regional leaders to attend the all-important event scheduled to …

    Source: New Telegraph - Pending
  • Published on Jun 12, 2025

    Is Nigeria safer under President Tinubu?

    As President Bola Tinubu marks two years in office, a key question confronts many Nigerians: Is the country safer today than it was before he took power? While government officials point to tactical successes and policy reforms, critics and security …

    Source: Business Day - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 10, 2025

    ECOWAS and the Dangers of Placating Junta Leaders

    *By Paul Ejime As it struggles with the consequences of its poor handling of the rash of military coups in the West African region, the leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) appears to have run out of ideas and creativity in …

    Source: GNN Liberia - Neutral

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  • Published on June 12, 2025 - 15:19 GMT

    African nation falsifies involvement in ‘Western-backed terror plot’

    (MENAFN) Benin has firmly denied accusations that it is collaborating with Western nations to support terrorism and destabilize neighboring Niger and the broader Sahel region, which has faced a persistent jihadist threat for over a decade. On Monday, …

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  • Published on June 11, 2025 - 18:05 GMT

    Foreign Powers Try to Divide Sahel Alliance

    (MENAFN) Burkina Faso's interim leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has alleged that external forces are actively working to undermine the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) by encouraging its members to turn against one another. During a national flag- …

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