ECOWAS holds conference on substance abuse
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in collaboration with the Center for Research and Information on Substance Abuse (CRISA), has convened the 16th Biennial International Conference on Drugs, Alcohol and Society in Africa to strengthen evidence-based responses to substance use across West Africa. Held from the 21st to 22nd of October in […]
Nigeria commits to deepen ties with Denmark
The Nigerian Ambassador to Denmark, Amb. Lola Akande, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Denmark. Presenting her Letters of Credence to King Frederik X of Denmark, Amb. Akande underscored the importance of expanding cooperation across key areas of mutual interest. She said that climate action, peace and security as well as sustainable […]
African leaders call for capital mobilization
Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, officially launched the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum, bringing together African heads of state, investors, business leaders and financial institutions to advance partnerships that can drive growth across the continent. Over the two-day forum, discussions focused on turning Africa’s resources, entrepreneurial talent and growing markets into […]
Mahama: Ghana is open for business
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana is open for business, inviting Indian companies to capitalise on expanding opportunities in the country’s pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing sectors. Speaking during a courtesy call at the Presidency by India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, President Mahama pledged continued policy reforms under the government’s #ResettingGhana […]
Liberia Diaspora Conference – A matrix of hypocrisy, alienation and deception
A perspective from the President and leadership of the European Federation of Liberian Associations (EFLA). The European Federation of Liberian Associations (EFLA) is the umbrella organization of all Liberian organizations in Europe. EFLA was founded in 2005 by Diaspora Liberians in Europe, who fled the Liberian civil war, and has been involved in numerous advocacy […]
ECOWAS tackles climate crisis
The ECOWAS Parliament has called for urgent action to stem the tide of climate change and its ravaging effects across the West African sub-region. The Speaker, Mémounatou Ibrahima, made the appeal at the Parliament’s 2026 Second Extraordinary Session Seminar on Monday in Accra, Ghana. Ibrahima warned that climate change fuelled displacement and insecurity, as environmental […]
Guterres urges cooperation among governments
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, says the world has entered “an era of deep uncertainty” and that governments should embrace international cooperation to address global threats. Speaking to journalists ahead of the 81st Session of UN General Assembly (UNGA81) General Debate in New York, Guterres identified “three existential threats”: runaway artificial intelligence […]
Afreximbank extends EUR110m facility to Chad
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has extended its largest-ever financing to the government of Chad with EUR 110 million equivalent in local currency to support the country’s economic development. The facility agreement was signed on August 5 at the Afreximbank Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt by Dr. George Elombi, president and chairman of the board of directors […]
Liberia is seizing drugs, but who’s letting them in?
By Charles Massaquoi Liberia, one of the countries in Africa, is slowly losing credibility in the fight against drug abuse. While the police and drug enforcement agencies are trying to eradicate drug abuse in Liberia, drug trafficking remains a lucrative business. Liberia is making progress when it comes to discovering and storing drugs. The embarrassing […]
Results of controversial LSA election rejected
The recently announced results of the controversial Liberian Swedish Association (LSA) election have been rejected by candidates declared losers by the election commissioner. Election commissioner Beyan Kesselly, who solely conducted the elections, Sunday announced the following candidates as winners: Selina Tutu Bryant (president), Angeline King (vice president), Charlotte Bee (general secretary) and Carina Andersson (financial […]
