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The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a regional awareness campaign addressing drug abuse and mental health in Monrovia, Liberia, from August 4 to 8, 2025. The campaign, which follows similar efforts in Conakry, Guinea, and Freetown, Sierra Leone, earlier this year, is part…
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have taken a major step towards deepening regional integration with the commencement of the implementation phase of their Economic Cooperation Agreement. This follows a two-day bilateral meeting held from August 1 to 2 in Cotonou, aimed at outlining a strategic framework for actualizing the…
Nigeria and Algeria have reaffirmed their longstanding diplomatic ties, pledging to strengthen cooperation across key sectors following a high-level meeting in Algiers between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Ahmed Attaf. During their bilateral talks, both ministers expressed mutual…
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their dramatic 75–68 comeback victory over Senegal, sealing a place in the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. The win, achieved at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, marks the team’s…
As part of its ongoing commitment to peacebuilding and community development, the Ghanaian Contingent (GHANCOY 9) under the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG) has carried out a major humanitarian outreach at Farafenni Senior Secondary School, located 115 kilometers from Barra. Led by Lieutenant Colonel Ronne Yaw Agbemafle, the peacekeeping…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the Government of Guinea-Bissau, has launched Phase II of its Regional Programme for the Provision of Assistive Devices to Children with Disabilities. The initiative, driven by ECOWAS’ Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, aligns with the 4×4 Strategic Objectives…
Olympic gold hopeful and U.S. sprinting sensation Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport following an alleged domestic altercation involving her partner and fellow track star, Christian Coleman. According to The Athletic, the 25-year-old sprinter was detained by airport police after a dispute reportedly turned physical at a TSA…
The remains of celebrated Nigerian actor and film producer, Kayode Peters, have been laid to rest in Canada following an emotional funeral service attended by family, close friends, and members of the Nigerian-Canadian community. The solemn ceremony took place at McKersie & Early House Funeral Home in Milton, Ontario. After…
Nigeria has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Republic of Benin on the occasion of its Independence Anniversary, underscoring the enduring bond between both West African neighbours. In a goodwill message conveyed by the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, to his Beninese counterpart, His Excellency Olushegun Adjadi…
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE/CEREEC) has marked 15 years of transformative work in advancing sustainable energy across West Africa. The milestone event, held in Praia, Cabo Verde, brought together regional leaders, technical experts, lawmakers, and development partners to assess progress and map future strategies. Under…
