Kenya Partners with Veridos to Launch Advanced ePassports Showcasing National Identity and Next-Generation Security
In a significant step toward strengthening its position as a regional leader in digital identity and travel documentation, the Government of Kenya has announced a new partnership with Veridos, a global leader in integrated identity solutions. This collaboration is set…
AASU Decries Nigeria-Ethiopia Visa Impasse, Warns of Threat to Academic Mobility and Regional Integration
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has issued a strongly worded statement condemning the deepening visa consular crisis between Nigeria and Ethiopia, a situation it describes as “wanton” and detrimental to the fabric of African unity, academic exchange, and regional cooperation….
ECOWAS Court Orders Immediate Release of Nigerian Businessman Detained Without Trial for 16 Years, Awards ₦20 Million Compensation
In a damning verdict that underscores serious flaws in Nigeria’s criminal justice system, the ECOWAS Court of Justice has ruled in favour of Mr. Moses Abiodun, a Nigerian businessman who has been held in prolonged pretrial detention since 2008, declaring…
Corredor Logístico de Maputo Selects Agility Logistics Parks for New Transit Goods Terminal
MAPUTO, Mozambique – Corredor Logístico de Maputo (CLM) has selected Agility Logistics Park in Maputo to host its new logistics terminal, office, and distribution center, marking a significant step forward in the enhancement of cargo handling and transit services in…
Major Road Closures Announced for Enugu International Marathon on Saturday
Enugu, Nigeria — The Enugu State Ministry of Transport has announced a complete shutdown of several major roads across the city this Saturday, May 3, 2025, to facilitate the International 42km Enugu Marathon. The closures, which will take effect from…
President ADB Adesina Pays Tribute to late Afenifere Leader Pa Adebanjo
President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has described the late Afenifere leader Pa Ayo Adebanjo as Nigeria’s gladiator of truth. In his tribute date April 30, 2025, to the late…
ECOWAS at 50 Years: Ghana’s Mahama Launches Bold Diplomatic Gamble to Reclaim Breakaway Sahel States
In a sweeping display of leadership both at home and on the regional stage, Ghanaian President John Mahama on Tuesday unveiled a fresh diplomatic initiative to persuade Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to rejoin the Economic Community of West African…
Military Leader Brice Oligui Nguema Wins Gabon Presidential Election in Historic Landslide
In a landmark moment for Gabon, Military leader Brice Oligui Nguema has been declared the winner of the 2025 presidential election, securing an overwhelming 90.35% of the vote. This victory, announced by the Interior Ministry, marks a significant step in…
INEC Chairman Calls for Stronger Regional Collaboration at ECONEC General Assembly in Gambia
The Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has urged Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in the West African region to foster stronger collaboration to bolster democratic governance. Prof. Yakubu made this appeal during the Extraordinary General…
Fraud Alert: Zimbabwe Ministry of Health Unveils Scam Targeting Nurse Recruitment
The Zimbabwean Ministry of Health and Child Care has issued a critical warning to the public regarding a fraudulent nurse recruitment scheme orchestrated by individuals posing as legitimate facilitators. The scheme involves people using false identities and making misleading claims,…
Sahel Revolution: Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Challenge ECOWAS with Import Tariff to Power Union Goals
The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have unveiled a daring new measure to support their ambitious union, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The trio has introduced a 0.5% levy on imported goods to fund the alliance’s…
