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West Africa
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Nigeria excels in gambling oversight despite massive illegal market
A report by Gaming Compliance International highlights Nigeria as a leader in regulating online gambling, even as illegal platforms across Africa capture $17.8 billion in revenue.
ECOWAS Confirms 2027 Launch Date for ECO Regional Currency
ECOWAS leaders have officially committed to launching the ECO single currency by 2027 to drive regional integration, while also setting a roadmap for counterterrorism and addressing regional food and security challenges.
ECOWAS Confirms Key Leadership Appointments for 2026-2030
ECOWAS leaders gathered in Sierra Leone to finalize the selection of statutory officials and institutional heads for the 2026-2030 term, welcoming General Birame Diop as the new Commission President.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye chosen as ECOWAS leader
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been named the new Chairman of ECOWAS, succeeding Sierra Leone's Julius Maada Bio during the bloc's 69th Ordinary Session.
Nnimo Bassey Warns of Coastal Erosion Threatening Nigerian Communities
Environmentalist Nnimo Bassey highlights the loss of Nigerian coastal land to the Atlantic and calls for a unified West African front to tackle climate injustice and reject deceptive carbon trading schemes.
Goodluck Jonathan Applauds Sierra Leone for Dropping Charges Against Former Leader
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has lauded Sierra Leone's decision to drop treason charges against former President Ernest Koroma, citing it as a major victory for regional reconciliation and diplomacy.
ICRC Chief Advocates for Public-Private Partnerships to Close West Africa’s Infrastructure Deficit
ICRC Director-General Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh has called for West African nations to embrace Public-Private Partnerships as a vital solution for closing the regional infrastructure gap.
NSITF cements status as West African social security leader
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund has reinforced its role as a regional leader by partnering with The Gambia to share expertise in social security administration and workers' compensation.
Severe Flooding Claims Dozens Across West African Nations
Severe flooding triggered by intense seasonal rainfall has resulted in dozens of deaths across Ivory Coast and Ghana, with millions of people considered at risk by the United Nations.
Femi Falana Demands Creation of Appellate Division for ECOWAS Court
Senior advocate Femi Falana has called on ECOWAS leadership to establish an appellate division to resolve conflicting judgments and enhance the regional court's consistency.