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Youth in Oil-Rich Congo Struggle With Poverty, Seek Economic Change

  Despite being one of Africa’s major oil producers, the Republic of the Congo continues ...

  • 13 March 2026
  • Africa

Death Toll Rises to 64 as Landslides, Floods Devastate Southern Ethiopia

At least 64 people have been confirmed dead while dozens remain missing after devastating landslides ...

  • 12 March 2026
  • Africa

Middle East Crisis Threatens Shipping Routes to Nigeria, Raises Inflation Concerns

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have warned that the escalating crisis in the Middle East ...

  • 12 March 2026
  • Business

Ford Foundation Partners Push Climate Justice Solutions Across West Africa

Grantee organisations supported by the Ford Foundation across West Africa are developing new strategies to ...

  • 9 March 2026
  • Business

ECOWAS Parliament Partners Private Sector to Boost Trade, Regional Integration

The ECOWAS Parliament has partnered with private sector organisations to strengthen regional trade, investment and ...

  • 6 March 2026
  • Business

Trade, Innovation Key to West Africa’s Economic Future — ECOWAS Parliament

The ECOWAS Parliament has said trade and innovation will play a decisive role in shaping ...

  • 6 March 2026
  • Business

Policy Over Profit: Why Billions in ‘Available Capital’ Are Dodging West African Factories

LAGOS – The money is there, but the “handshake” is missing. That was the resounding ...

  • 4 March 2026
  • Business

ECOWAS Mobilizes: West African Nations to Launch 2,000-Strong Anti-Jihadist Task Force FREETOWN – In a ...

  • 4 March 2026
  • Business

Fintech Bill Hearing, West Africa Trade Summit Headline Key Business Events This Week A series ...

  • 3 March 2026
  • Business

ECOWAS Raises Alarm Over Gulf Tensions, Warns of Economic Fallout for West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a strong warning over escalating ...

  • 2 March 2026
  • Business
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