Category: Foreign

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, and the Federal Government of Nigeria have condemned the attempted military takeover in the Republic of Benin, describing it as an unacceptable assault on democracy in the region. In a statement issued on Sunday, ECOWAS said it received with consternation reports of an attempted military take over in the Republic of Benin.... Read more

…Mentors Over 200 Emerging Women Leaders Across the Region Female lawmakers under the Economic Community of West African States Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) have renewed calls for at least 30 percent female representation in governance across the subregion, emphasizing that women remain key drivers of peace, security, and sustainable development. They also urged that the next President of the ECOWAS... Read more

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun major reforms to address a growing staffing crisis across its institutions, following prolonged recruitment delays, workforce shortages, and the recent withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc. Speaking at an extraordinary session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers held on Thursday in Abuja, the President of... Read more

The Taliban government has removed books written by women from the university teaching system in Afghanistan as part of a new ban which has also outlawed the teaching of human rights and sexual harassment. Some 140 books by women - including titles like "Safety in the Chemical Laboratory" - were among 680 books found to be of "concern" due to... Read more

The US has for the sixth time vetoed a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council that would have demanded an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. US deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus said the text did not go far enough in condemning Hamas or recognise Israel's right to defend itself. All 14... Read more

Donald Trump suggested Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer could use the military to stop illegal migration at a news conference marking the end ofthe US president's second state visit to the UK. Trump said he discussed migration issues with Sir Keir during a meeting at his country residence Chequers. The US president talked about his policies to secure borders in... Read more