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In a move that underscores its commitment to inclusive democracy, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a landmark pilot project to integrate young people into election observation missions across the region. The five-day training, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, is preparing 22 young observers from 11 ECOWAS…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with US President Donald Trump on Friday, as the US weighs the possibility of supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles capable of striking deep inside Russian territory. This high-profile meeting follows President Trump’s recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which Trump…
Kebbi State Government has taken a bold step to reinforce its security architecture by engaging the services of a global private security firm, G-Safety, to complement the efforts of existing security agencies in combating banditry and terrorism in the region. Governor Nasiru Idris disclosed this during a strategic meeting with…
As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Food Day 2025, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) is calling on all levels of government to urgently implement comprehensive food policies to protect Nigerians—especially children—from the growing threat of ultra-processed foods and unhealthy beverages. In a statement signed…
Ahmedabad, India, has been recommended as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking a significant milestone as the event celebrates its centenary edition. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Commonwealth Sport, the governing body of the Games, confirming that the Indian city was selected ahead of a…
Nigeria has urged stronger international cooperation and solidarity among developing nations to tackle the interlinked global challenges of climate change, inequality, debt burden, and insecurity, at the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) held in Kampala, Uganda. Representing President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the Permanent…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kenya following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as a towering figure in African politics and a true champion of democracy and justice. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special…
Veteran Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80 during a health-related visit to India, according to local police sources on Wednesday. Odinga, a towering figure in Kenya’s political landscape for over four decades, passed away after collapsing while walking with family members and his personal…
More than 5,000 young girls across the Beninese municipalities of Zè and Djidja have received life-changing support through a major menstrual health education campaign spearheaded by the ECOWAS Representation in Benin, in partnership with the West African Health Organisation (WAHO). This large-scale initiative focused on menstrual hygiene management, reproductive health…
The ECOWAS Commission has launched a two-day media training workshop focused on equipping journalists with tools to counter misinformation, fake news, and anti-democratic narratives across West Africa as a bold move to safeguard democratic values and strengthen information integrity in the region, the. The training, held from October 13 to 14,…
