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ECOWAS Elects Senegal’s Faye As New Chairman

FREETOWN/LUNGI — President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has been elected Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, succeeding Sierra...

Akeem Adebayo - July 20, 2026

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Oyedele Pushes For Tougher Tax Reforms, Stronger West Africa Alliance

LAGOS – The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has called for stronger collaboration among West African countries...

Toyin Adebayo - July 14, 2026

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Japa Crisis: ECOWAS Parliament Demands Tough Action

ABUJA — The ECOWAS Parliament has called for tougher laws, stronger regional cooperation and urgent economic reforms to tackle rising cases of irregular migration...

Akeem Adebayo - July 13, 2026

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ECOWAS Finance Committee Meets in Freetown to Review Performance

ABUJA — Delegates from ECOWAS Member States and Community institutions have convened in Freetown, Sierra Leone, for the 39th meeting of the Administration and...

Akeem Adebayo - July 13, 2026

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Nigeria Envoy Meets Bio in Freetown, Presents Credentials

ABUJA — Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Ambassador Ayo Luther Ogbomode, mni, has presented her Letters of Credence to President Julius Maada Bio...

Akeem Adebayo - July 13, 2026

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Reps Probe Alleged Abuse in Mali Trafficking Repatriation

ABUJA, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has launched a probe into allegations of abuse, misconduct and lack of transparency in the repatriation of...

Gom Mirian - July 9, 2026

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ECOWAS Unveils Aviation Committee to Slash Airfares, Boost Regional Connectivity

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is set to strengthen regional air transport with the inauguration of its Air Transport Economic...

Akeem Adebayo - June 29, 2026

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