Tag: west africa

It seeks to reaffirm regional commitment, mobilise political will, and drive collective action against Lassa fever and other emerging infectious ...

He said that the project enhanced disease surveillance, strengthened laboratories, and promoted community-led reporting of human and animal health threats ...

They warned that continued reliance on external donors threatens the continent’s epidemic preparedness

From independence, Abuja anchored external relations on non-alignment and African priority.

Many parts of West Africa are affected by cross-border terrorism, organised crime and localised conflicts between communities in border regions.

In March 2025, TikTok also removed 129 accounts in West Africa tied to covert operations.

Mr Tinubu emphasised that West Africa is one of the last great frontiers of economic growth, but opportunity alone does ...

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Benin Republic President Patrice Talon.

Africa's blue economy can constitute a significant source of wealth that can catapult the continent's fortunes. It is estimated that ...

The minister pointed to West Africa’s significant population of over 400 million, one of the fastest-growing and youngest regions globally.

A defining feature of Mr Tinubu’s foreign policy has been his stance against military coups in West Africa.

The AES-ECOWAS split has sparked pragmatic cooperation based on strategic interests between neighbouring countries.

Recent PSC elections revived debates about whether membership should favour inclusion and fairness or regional capacity and influence.

“To combat gender-based violence, we must address socio-economic root causes - poverty, unemployment, substance abuse - which fuel gender-based violence ...

This strategic shift reinforces WHX as a global platform for innovation, collaboration, and progress in the healthcare and laboratory sectors

The company holds a 70-per cent share of the glass container market in the country.

UNODC said the partnership would provide an opportunity for sharing knowledge among West African countries to tackle the challenges of ...

Established in 2006, Thoughts and Mace has dedicated its efforts to capacity building, advocacy, public policy analysis, and governance consulting.

Also killed this year were Sani Dangote, Boderi Isyaku, Buharin Yadi, Sani Black and other bandit leaders.

Filmmakers, producers, production companies, and creators are encouraged to submit films, made-for-television movies, or television series that were broadcast or ...

According to organisers, this year, the discussions at COP29 are expected to be focused on climate finance, mitigation, and adaptation.

The fund is intended to support West African states currently facing various democratic challenges.

Ms Phee provided insights into the US's evolving strategy in Africa, including engagements with both West African nations and broader ...

“When people think of AFRICOM, they often focus on drone strikes or military bases, but what they don’t hear about ...

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield meets with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar and reaffirms US support for UN Security Council reform.