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WAMEDOS

ECOWAS Commends WADEMOS for Tackling Democratic Recession in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lauded the West Africa Democracy Solidarity ...

Alliance of Sahel States

Alliance of Sahel States: How Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Are Redefining West Africa’s Future

In a historic move, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso officially formed the Alliance of Sahel ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Kwankwaso Urges Critics to Acknowledge Tinubu’s Achievements as Economy and Security Improve

As the prices of essential goods continue to decline and security conditions improve in various ...

Cote d’Ivoire 2025 election

Tensions Loom Over Cote d’Ivoire’s 2025 Presidential Election

On October 25, 2025, voters in Cote d’Ivoire will head to the polls in a ...

Alhaji Asoma Banda

Alhaji Asoma Banda: A Life of Business Excellence, Philanthropy, and Political Impact

On March 1, 2025, Ghana lost a visionary leader—Alhaji Asoma Abu Banda. A trailblazer in ...

Ghana Flag

Ghana’s Anti-LGBT Bill Resurfaces: Controversy, Economic Risks & Global Backlash

A group of 10 Ghanaian MPs have resubmitted a highly controversial anti-LGBT bill, aiming to ...

Brice Oligui Nguema

Gabon’s Coup Leader Brice Oligui Nguema Declares Presidential Bid Amid Controversy

Gabon’s transitional leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, has confirmed his decision to run for president ...

Umaro Sissoco Embalo

ECOWAS Withdraws from Guinea-Bissau After Election Dispute Escalates

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has withdrawn its mediation mission from Guinea-Bissau ...

Seyi Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde to Unveil Preferred Successor in January 2026

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has announced that he will reveal his preferred successor in ...

Meranda

Lagos Assembly Crisis Ends as Obasa Returns as Speaker Amid Tinubu’s Influence

Political tension in the Lagos State House of Assembly reached an unexpected resolution yesterday as ...

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