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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Africa

March 18, 2025

ECOWAS subregion will attract 10 million tourists yearly by 2029: Commissioner

The commissioner said in a statement that this was in line with ECOWAS’ commitment to leveraging tourism as the driver of economic growth.

Massandje Toure-Litse
March 17, 2025

President Ruto confers highest Kenyan national honour on AfDB chief Akinwumi Adesina

Mr Adesina, in a tweet on Monday, appreciated Mr Ruto for the honour.

President William Ruto, African Development Bank (AfDB) president Akinwumi Adesina
March 17, 2025

Africa loses $88 billion annually to illicit financial flows, says Ugandan Parliament speaker

She explained that these losses translate into missed opportunities for the provision of essential public services.

Ugandan speaker Anita Among
March 17, 2025

ECA advocates coordinated regional strategy for Africa’s food security

ECA simulations suggest that with full implementation of the AfCFTA, intra-continental food trade could increase by over 60 per cent by 2045.

Economic Commission for Africa
March 17, 2025

President Kagame orders Belgian diplomats in Rwanda to leave country within 48 hours

Mr Kagame called the Belgians “shameless” for soliciting foreign sanctions on a nation as small as Rwanda.

Paul Kagame
March 16, 2025

Olympics committees of Africa re-elects Habu Gumel  treasurer-general

Mr Gumel is currently Nigeria’s only member of the International Olympic Committee.

March 13, 2025

Nigeria alone can’t confront regional insecurity: Defence Minister

“Over the years, our region has faced evolving security challenges, from terrorism and insurgency to maritime insecurity and transnational crime,” said Mr Matawalle.

Armed soldiers and bandits
March 12, 2025

Namibia launches border management strategy to cut trade delays

Mr Haihambo pointed to significant progress in implementing trade facilitation agreements.

Namibia Flag
March 11, 2025

ECOWAS initiates plan to mitigate consequences of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdrawal

Mr Musah called on the ECOWAS defence chiefs to critically examine the implications of their withdrawal on regional security during their deliberations.

ECOWAS defence chiefs
March 11, 2025

ECOWAS boosts MSMEs for regional growth

Ms Toure-Litse urged member states to collaborate in shaping actionable strategies for integration, competitiveness, and innovation.

ECOWAS officials in Cape Verde