Demographic Crisis Poses a Greater Threat to the West Than Ever Before, Scholar Warns

Mads Larsen’s work stands out in an academic world that tends to make climate change and overpopulation the ultimate horizon of Western priorities. In contrast to these popular theories, the Norwegian scholar asserts that a large part of the modern world, …

COVID-19: How did Africa defy the odds with fewer deaths?

When COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic in March 2020, the international community had dire predictions for Africa: the region’s underfunded and poorly equipped health facilities would crumble and millions of people could die. The United Nations …

Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire Launches West Africa’s First Gender Bond to Accelerate Financial Inclusion for Women Entrepreneurs

Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire, a subsidiary of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (www.Ecobank.com), the leading Pan African Bank, takes a major step forward in its commitment to financial inclusion with the launch of the first Gender Bond in West Africa. This …

South Africa's tourism recovery: Why geographical spread is crucial for future growth?

As we step into 2025, South Africa's tourism recovery remains uneven. While overall inbound tourism sits at just under 82% of 2019 levels, the distribution of visitors is highly concentrated in just two key regions: Cape Town and the Kruger National …

Apartheid, resistance, and political transition: lessons for Israel from South Africa

Sõzarn Barday is an attorney based in South Africa and has a particular interest in human rights within the Middle EastSõzarn Barday For decades, the majority of Israelis, particularly within the Zionist movement, have rejected the prospect of a single …

#OpEd: Jailed Nigerian Militant Okah Roils South Africa's Judiciary, By Dulue Mbachu

Two rulings in quick succession by South Africa's judiciary have brought the spotlight back on Henry Okah, the leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) militant group in Nigeria.    One ruling was made by the Judicial …

President Mahama urges renewed trust among West African leaders amid ECOWAS concerns

By Celestine Avi Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has underscored the need to rebuild trust among West African leaders to strengthen regional cooperation and stability. During a high-level meeting with Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, …

Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire Launches West Africa’s First Gender Bond to Accelerate Financial Inclusion for Women Entrepreneurs

Explained: Why Lord's is set to lose £4 million during World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa

After Rose Bowl and The Oval, the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground is set to host the final of the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship with defending champions Australia set to face table-toppers South Africa at the ‘Home of Cricket’ in June. read more After …

43Rd Ordinary Meeting Of The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee Of Chiefs Of Staff (CCDS): ...

(MENAFN- APO Group) The 43rd Ordinary Meeting of The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of the Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) opened on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, in Abuja, capital of the federal Republic of Nigeria. This three (3) …