Three junta-led nations have left the regional economic bloc ECOWAS, citing alleged French influence on the group. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are increasingly turning to Russia as an ally.

Africa will be the second-fastest-growing region globally. But persistent problems, including poverty, the effects of climate ...

The world has been witnessing rapid technological advancement, fundamental demographic changes and various emerging issues, and these developments require “pro-active and bold steps” to prepare ...

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has outlined three radical steps aimed at revitalizing the Economic Community of ...

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has outlined three radical steps aimed at revitalizing the Economic Community of ...

The West Africa Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA Ghana) has extended its warmest congratulations to Alhaji Mubarak ...

The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) celebrates its 50th anniversary this year amid significant problems. The Sahel remains the epicentre of global terrorism and Mali ...

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