In a bid to enhance regional rice production and food security in West Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission recently signed a $12 million grant agreement to implement the Rice Resilient Value Chains Development Project (REWARD) in the regional bloc. The signing ceremony was held…
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s ongoing military aggression against Palestinians, particularly in Gaza, and has called for immediate international action to end hostilities and ensure accountability for alleged war crimes. The resolution, adopted during an extraordinary session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah on…
The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) on 5 March 2025 signed a €20 million financing agreement aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and accelerating development initiatives across Africa. The EU-African Union Partnership Performance Acceleration Programme (AUPPAP) will support key projects aligned with Agenda 2063, the AU’s long-term vision for socio-economic transformation, as well…
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivered the following remarks at the first meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Cape Town, South Africa: “I would like to thank the Government of South Africa for hosting this week’s G20 meeting, and Minister Godongwana and Governor Kganyago for their leadership in…
On the sidelines of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African Heads of State, Government and Business Leaders convened for a Presidential Breakfast Dialogue to address the continent’s financing and investment gaps. The event was held under the theme “Africa at the Forefront: Mobilizing African…
Gambians all over the state of Pennsylvania gathered at the Oheb Jewish Community center in Wyomissing PA, in Reading, to celebrate the 60th jubilee anniversary of the Gambia’s independence. The event showcases the cultural celebration of the Gambian people, with authentic Gambian cuisine, a parade of different tribes, and a cultural display of hunting masquerade….
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commenced a five-day Governmental Experts Meeting in Abuja to validate the Logistics Concept and Depot Policies for the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF). The meeting, which runs from February 24 to 28, 2025, aims to enhance logistics coordination and deployment efficiency for regional peace support missions. Speaking…
The ECOWAS Commission has released the first edition of its Regional Economic Outlook Report, addressing economic dynamics amid political instability and security threats. The report, received by ECOWAS Commission President Dr Omar Alieu Touray in February 2025, underscores the link between stability and development, aligning with ECOWAS Vision 2050. The report highlights economic resilience despite…
The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) officially took effect on January 29, 2025. However, in a bid to uphold regional solidarity and minimize disruption for citizens and businesses, ECOWAS has announced a series of transitional measures. According to a statement from the regional bloc,…
Connecting 300 million Africans to electricity within the next five years is within reach through collaborative effort and commitment to implementation, participants at the Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, heard on Monday. The summit is organized by the Government of Tanzania and Mission 300, an unprecedented collaboration between the African Development Bank Group, the…
