New York: The United Nations General Assembly has backed an Africa-led campaign to replace the widely used Mercator world map with a projection that more accurately represents the relative size of countries and continents. The resolution, sponsored by…
Abuja: The ECOWAS Commission has welcomed General Birame Diop of Senegal as its new President, marking a significant leadership change after the conclusion of the previous administration’s four-year term. This transition was celebrated during a welcom…
Axian group and the african development bank: have launched a significant initiative aimed at enhancing financial access and business support for more than 34,000 women-led enterprises across five African nations.
According to African Press Organizat…
Addis ababa: The African Center of Statistics (ACS) at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has launched a comprehensive workshop aimed at equipping delegates from Botswana, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, and Togo with the tools to economi…
Abuja: The lessons, sacrifices and strategic decisions that shaped some of West Africa’s most consequential peace interventions took centre stage on 27 August 2026 as ECOWAS unveiled a series of strategic publications in Abuja, Nigeria, convening seni…
Togo: The signing of a key document by ECOWAS Vice-President H.E. Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, Togo’s Minister Delegate for Higher Education Prof. Gado Tchangbedji, and University of Lom© representative Prof. Edinam Kola marks significant progress t…
Minembwe: A mission to verify a fragile ceasefire between the Congolese army and the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 armed group was deployed Monday to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the two sides traded accusations of abuses.
According to France…