In a collaborative effort to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ECOMIG and the Gambian Defence and Security Forces (GDSF) have launched an awareness campaign. The initiative began with a route march through Greater Banjul on October 4, 2024, followed by an official ceremony at the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The event was attended by dignitaries from the ECOWAS Permanent Mission, ECOMIG, and GDSF. Read More »

Honourable Justice Ricardo Claúdio Monteiro Gonçalves has been elected as the new President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice. The election took place on Monday, October 14, 2024, and he will serve a two-year term. Justice Gonçalves takes over from Honourable Justice Edward Amoako Asante, who served as President for six years since July 31, 2018. Read More »

The Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) for West and Central Africa Public Sector Team, along with a four-member delegation, met with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai in Rome. The meeting focused on discussions about a proposed fifty million dollar concessional loan aimed at developing Liberia's agriculture sector, particularly rice production. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. of Liberia has urged the global community to address the escalating food insecurity crisis, especially in Africa. Speaking at the World Food Forum in Rome, President Boakai emphasized the urgency of action against hunger and malnutrition. Read More »

Nigerian Breweries Plc, a leading brewing company in Nigeria, has announced an extension for its N599.1 billion rights issue acceptance period. The new deadline is set for Friday, October 18, 2024. This change comes after receiving regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Initially, the acceptance period was scheduled to close on October 11, 2024. Read More »

The Directorate of Financial Report and Grants conducted a five-day training session from October 7 to 11, 2024, focusing on Contingent Owned Equipment for Peacekeeping Accountants. The course took place in Lagos, Nigeria, coordinated by the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management. Read More »

Representing the Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Senior Clerk Liam Laurence Smyth concluded his week-long visit to St Helena. The visit aimed to share Mr. Smyth's expertise in the UK’s parliamentary system and enhance bilateral relations. Read More »

Esomnofu Ifechukwu, a teacher from Crown Grace School in Mararaba, Nassarawa State, has been named the winner of the 2024 Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition. The announcement was made during the competition's Grand Finale held in Lagos on October 11, 2024. Read More »

Nigerian Breweries Plc has entered into a power purchase agreement with UK-based energy developer Konexa. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has initiated the construction of Liberia's first utility-scale solar plant. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on October 11, 2024, in Harrisburg, Montserrado County. This project is a significant step in Liberia's pursuit of renewable energy solutions. Read More »

In a recent development aimed at boosting integration and trade, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), with support from the African Development Bank, have completed equipping the Ekok/Mfum Joint Border Post between Nigeria and Cameroon. This initiative is part of the broader Nigeria-Cameroon Multinational Highway and Transport Facilitation Programme. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. of Liberia has embarked on an official visit to Rome, Italy, to deliver a keynote address at the World Food Forum. The event is organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and runs from October 14 to 18, 2024. It aims to bring together global leaders and stakeholders to discuss issues related to food security, sustainable agriculture, and rural development. Read More »

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, in coordination with Leonardo Santos Simão, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of UNOWAS, has initiated a Joint Monitoring Mission to Sierra Leone. The mission is set to take place from October 15-18, 2024, focusing on the implementation of the Agreement for National Unity signed between Sierra Leone's government and the All Peoples Congress (APC) party on October 18, 2023. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia has arrived in Rome to participate in the World Food Forum, which is scheduled to commence on Monday, October 14, 2024. The Liberian delegation touched down at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport and was greeted by Mr. Javier D. Fernandez, Head of Protocol at the Vatican, along with Liberia's Ambassador to Italy, Andrew Kronyanh, and his team. Madam Bintia Stephen Tehicaya, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative to Liberia, was also present. Read More »

St Helena Government has announced a new contract with MPAMOT Africa (PTY) Ltd, a consultancy firm based in Cape Town, South Africa. The agreement focuses on developing wastewater solutions for the areas of Half Tree Hollow and Jamestown. 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »