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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reinforced its regional commitment to tackling human trafficking and associated crimes during the 17th Annual Review Meeting (ARM) of the Regional Network of National Focal Institutions Against Trafficking in Persons Plus (RNNI-TIP+), held in Lagos, Nigeria. Organized by the ECOWAS Commission…
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Stella Okuzu on her recent appointment as the Interim Director of the Royal African Society (RAS), United Kingdom. In a statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols…
“The UAE has never viewed the Abraham Accords as an abandonment of the Palestinian cause,” Nusseibeh stressed. “Rather, they represent a pathway to reinforce support for an independent Palestinian state.” The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reiterated its commitment to peace, coexistence, and the pursuit of a two-state solution…
“Africa has the resources, human capital, and creativity to drive global growth. But growth without inclusivity is fragile, and prosperity without equity is unsustainable,” the minister declared. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for a bold shift from aid-driven models to investment-led strategies that…
“This mission allows us to measure the real impact of our interventions and ensure that the communities affected by the 2022 floods are not just recovering, but building long-term resilience,” an ECOWAS representative said. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun a six-day Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)…
The three-day conference, taking place in Praia brought together policymakers, journalists, civil society actors, and development partners to discuss strategies for safeguarding information integrity. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional and international partnerships to combat the spread of misinformation and…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has extended heartfelt congratulations to the State of Qatar on the occasion of its Independence Anniversary. In a goodwill message, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, conveyed warm felicitations to Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed…
ECOWAS Launches Menstrual Hygiene Project to Empower Girls in Togo The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a new initiative in Togo aimed at raising awareness among young people on personal and menstrual hygiene. The pilot project, financed by the West African Health Organization (WAHO), seeks to…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing child rights across the region following a three-day online meeting of directors responsible for child welfare in Member States. The meeting, held from August 26–28, 2025, reviewed progress made since the adoption of the ECOWAS…
ECOWAS Ministers of Justice have met in Banjul to validate two critical legal instruments of the Community Court of Justice, a step seen as pivotal in strengthening the Court’s role in human rights protection, dispute resolution, and regional integration. The meeting, followed a four-day expert review of the Draft…
