For over a decade, Nigeria has faced significant security challenges due to the activities of Boko Haram. This has led to substantial loss of lives, displacements, loss of livelihoods, and exacerbation of food and nutrition crises. These issues have primarily affected the Northern States of Nigeria, forcing the population to move frequently, sometimes from being internally displaced and vice versa. The situation has severely weakened the coping mechanisms and thresholds of individuals and communities. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., Mrs. Kartumu Y. Boakai, and other members of the Liberian delegation have arrived in Bali, Indonesia, to participate in the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF). The delegation reached late on Saturday, August 31, 2024, after a nearly thirty-hour journey. Read More »

The Bole Festival in Port Harcourt has always been a vibrant celebration of culture, food, and community, but this year’s edition was notable for the debut of Legend Twist. On August 31 and September 1, over 5,000 people gathered each day to experience the festival’s unique blend of tradition and modernity. At the heart of the excitement was the much-anticipated soft launch of Legend Twist. Read More »

The Liberian government, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in collaboration with partners and the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC), has officially launched the ECOWAS Gender Programs in Liberia. Read More »

The Royal St Helena Police (RSHP) is inviting the community to participate in an online survey aimed at gathering feedback on the services provided. The survey will be available from Monday, September 2, 2024, and will close on Monday, September 30, 2024. Read More »

Benin City witnessed an unforgettable night as Rema's highly anticipated homecoming concert took place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. The event, held on August 30, 2024, featured a sold-out crowd and a star-studded lineup. Heineken played a prominent role as the event sponsor. Read More »

Experts from member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting from August 29 to 30, 2024, in Lome, Togo, to update the study for the establishment of the ECOWAS Fund for the Development and Financing of the Transport and Energy Sectors (FODETE). The consultative meeting is organized by the ECOWAS Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU). The meeting, which saw the virtual participation of ECOWAS Commissioner Sediko Douka in charge of Infrastructure, Energy and Digitization, was launched by the Representative of the Minister of Economy... Read More »

Steve H. Hanke, a professor of applied economics at The Johns Hopkins University, said that Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is showcasing his $100 million private jet while Nigeria faces 114% year-over-year inflation. Hanke made his statement in an August 27 post on X. Read More »

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has received expressions of gratitude from the Council of Paramount Chiefs for his efforts in strengthening their institution. The council pledged unwavering support to the president. Read More »

St Helena Government announced today that the contracts for the current public bus service provided by Joshua’s Taxis, Colin’s Garage, and Isaac’s Contractors have been extended for an additional three months. This extension will be effective from Sunday, September 1 to Saturday, November 30, 2024. Read More »

A reception was held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Plantation House to celebrate education and the opportunities it unlocks. The event acknowledged beneficiaries of the Chevening and Commonwealth scholarship programs and featured an address by His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE. Both Commonwealth and Chevening Alumni shared their educational experiences with the latest cohort of sixth formers from Prince Andrew School (PAS) and current undergraduate scholars. Read More »

Prince Andrew School has announced the results of this year’s public examinations, highlighting its commitment to inclusive education and customized academic pathways. The outcomes reflect student successes across 32 qualifications, including Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2 (GCSE), and Level 3 (A Level) stages. Read More »

In a historic move to address the issue of street children in Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, launched the National Street Children Project under the auspices of the Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Protection. Read More »

The Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio’s Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section is launching a community survey to gather information on the community's perspective regarding the Marine Protected Area (MPA) and its management. Read More »

On behalf of the President of the Commission, H.E. Omar Alieu Touray, Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Damtien Tchintchibidja attended the 2024 Ministerial Meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) held in Tokyo on August 24-25, 2024. The meeting, a preparatory session for TICAD IX scheduled for August 2025 in Yokohama, Japan, focused on accelerating efforts to ensure food security and highlighted the importance of resilience against climate change and natural resources, as well as enhancing agricultural productivity. Read More »

President Boakai Makes Additional Appointment in Government Read More »

Kenema City, Saturday, 24 August 2024 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio joined family members at the laying out ceremony of the late Alhaji Sheik-Umarr Minkalu Jah. Read More »

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Omar Alieu Touray, visited Monrovia, Liberia for a one-day working visit on August 28, 2024. He was accompanied by Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security. Read More »

The ECOWAS Parliament convened a delocalized meeting on August 26, 2024, in Banjul, The Gambia. This session was officially opened by the Gambian Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta. The purpose of the meeting was to advance the implementation of the ECOWAS flagship Protocol on Free Movement and its accompanying Supplementary Acts aimed at facilitating the movement of persons, right of residence, and establishment of businesses by Community Citizens across the region. Read More »

Author Andy Greenberg stated that Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan needs to be brought home from a Nigerian prison, where his health has deteriorated to the point that he requires surgery. Greenberg, who authored the book "Tracers in the Dark," which details Gambaryan's career with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation unit prior to joining Binance, shared his statement in an Aug. 16 post on X. Read More »