Andy Greenberg, author of "Tracers in the Dark," said that the Nigerian government held Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan "illegally" after inviting him to Nigeria for compliance meetings. Greenberg shared his statement during a podcast episode on October 1. Read More »

The Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria (ARCAN) conducted its 2024 lecture on October 8 at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. The event, themed “Consolidating Democracy and Integration in ECOWAS: the Journey So Far,” featured a lecture by H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission. Read More »

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio bid farewell to four newly appointed ambassadors and a high commissioner at the State House in Freetown on October 8, 2024. The diplomats, having received parliamentary approval, were presented by Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Read More »

Sierra Leone's President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has received letters of credence from three diplomats at the State House Credential Room. The diplomats included the United Kingdom’s High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Ms. Josephine Gauld LVO, The Gambia's newly designated High Commissioner, Madam Claudiana A. Cole, and the European Union (EU) Ambassador, Jacek Jankowski. These representatives expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Sierra Leone. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has made strides in regional integration and trade by hosting a capacity-building workshop for judicial officials of the ECOWAS Court of Justice. The two-day event took place on October 3-4, 2024, at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja. It focused on equipping judges, registrars, and legal officers with skills necessary to interpret dispute resolution mechanisms under both the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and ECOWAS frameworks. Read More »

The court case involving Michael Thorpe has been adjourned. The decision was made on October 9, 2024. Further details about the reasons for the adjournment or the new date for the proceedings have not been disclosed at this time. Read More »

His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of Liberia, inaugurated a three-day Cybersecurity Conference in Monrovia. The event, organized by the Liberia Telecommunications Authority at the Sinkor Palace Hotel, aims to tackle the increasing threat of cybercrime and develop strategies to strengthen Liberia’s cybersecurity. Read More »

The 19th Meeting of ECOWAS Ministers responsible for Telecommunications, ICT, and Digitalization took place on October 4, 2024, in Cotonou, Benin. The event was preceded by a gathering of NICT experts from member states on October 2 and 3. The ministerial meeting was chaired by Madame Aurélie Adam Soule Zoumarou, Benin’s Minister of Digital Affairs. It saw participation from Commissioner Sediko Douka, responsible for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitization at ECOWAS, along with Digital Affairs Ministers from Cabo Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. of Liberia has accepted the resignation of Mr. Christopher S. Peters, Sr., who served as Officer-In-Charge of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA). The resignation is effective immediately. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia has signed Executive Order No. 137, amending a previous order to bolster the country's renewable energy sector. This new directive aims to develop the St. Paul River 2nd Hydro Power Plant Project (SP2) and a Solar Independent Power Producer initiative. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia has issued Executive Order No. 136, extending the provisions of a previous order and establishing the National Railway Authority (NRA). This move underscores the government's focus on developing and managing Liberia's rail infrastructure. Read More »

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio participated in the Economic Development Assembly held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The two-day event brought together heads of state, leaders from public and private sectors, and civil society representatives to promote financial investments aimed at eradicating extreme poverty across Africa. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. of Liberia has accepted the resignation of Amin Modad, who served as the Minister of Commerce & Industry. The resignation comes after concerns arose regarding a vehicle procurement that exceeded the government's estimated cost for ministerial transportation. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., led a two-day Cabinet retreat in Monrovia from October 9-10, 2024. The event aimed to address Liberia's economic challenges and set strategic priorities for the fiscal year 2025. Key government officials participated in discussions centered on budget alignment with growth objectives and fostering inclusive development. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held its 2024 annual meeting of heads of national offices from October 8 to 11 in Lomé. The meeting focused on enhancing accountability, openness, and reporting processes using the Aid Management Platform (AMP). Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken steps to address the increasing issue of substance abuse in Africa. The 15th Biennial International Conference on Drugs, Alcohol, and Society in Africa was held from October 9–10, 2024, in Abuja. This event was co-organized with the Centre for Research and Information on Substance Abuse (CRISA) and gathered policymakers, researchers, and health professionals to discuss strategies for improving access to treatment for substance use disorders. Read More »

Experts from Cape Verde, Guinea, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, and Sierra Leone are gathering in Conakry, Guinea, to discuss the memorandum of understanding for the Amilcar Cabral submarine cable project. The meeting takes place on October 10-11, 2024. Technical and financial partners are also present to analyze the project's objectives. Read More »

Helena Walters, a trainee dental technician, has successfully completed a Foundation Degree in Dental Technology from the University of Worcester. This two-year full-time program included extensive education in removable and fixed prosthodontics as well as anatomy and chemistry. Additionally, Helena gained over 400 hours of practical experience in dental technology labs. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia visited the family of the late Alhaji Amadu Sheriff, a centenarian, in Chocolate City to offer condolences and show support. The President shared his personal connection with Sheriff, describing him as a friend, brother, and statesman who significantly contributed to both his community and the nation. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has organized a four-day regional workshop aimed at reviewing and validating the Host Government Agreement (HGA) for the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project (AAGP). The event, taking place at Radisson Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, commenced on October 8 and will conclude on October 11, 2024. Read More »