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West African leaders have given their approval for the construction of a $25 billion gas pipeline project connecting Nigeria to Morocco, marking a significant political milestone for the ambitious infrastructure initiative.
West African leaders have appointed Senegal's former defence minister, General Birame Diop, to head the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, bringing a military figure with extensive UN peacekeeping experience to the role.
Stakeholders from across West Africa have gathered in Côte d’Ivoire for a high-level consultation aimed at reshaping the future of trade, economic integration, and sustainable development in the region.
West African leaders, under ECOWAS, have endorsed the legal and institutional framework for the ambitious $25 billion Nigeria–Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, advancing Africa's energy integration efforts.
An analyst named Bomfeh has criticized West African leaders for their inadequate response to the Sahel crisis, further linking the violence in Mali to broader geopolitical rivalries in the region. His comments highlight ongoing challenges in regional security.
Ghana's Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for stronger inclusion of women and young people in political leadership across West Africa.
West African leaders have signed a pact to support the construction of the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline. This agreement signifies regional backing for the ambitious infrastructure project, with funding still open.
Ghana's Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has called on West African countries to take urgent and coordinated action to address rising conflict and climate-related risks across the subregion, while also advocating for stronger regional cooperation at the Social Cohesion (SOCO) Regional Conference.