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Livestock theft is central to jihadist economy in west Africa
Musa was asleep in the village of Dusuman in northeast Nigeria when he was awoken by a sharp burst of gunfire and Boko Haram ...
West African juntas impose levy on imported goods
West African neighbours Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced a new 0.5% levy on imported goods as they seek to fund a ...
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Strengthens Capacity of Member States for Effective Implementation of Regional Tax Reforms
Held from March 24–27, 2025, the workshop, organised in collaboration with the World Bank, brought together representatives from the Ministries of Finance and Tax Administrations of Anglophone Member ...
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West African States unite to boost competition, market efficiency
West African states have joined forces to enhance competition and improve market efficiency, in a move to strengthen regional integration.
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Rivers-Based Law Firm Calls For Tinubu’s Removal As ECOWAS Chairman
Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing the protracted political crisis and vandalisation of oil facilities.
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Nigerian activist embarks on 50-day road trip to mark ECOWAS’ golden jubilee
Bishir Dauda, a Nigerian activist, has embarked on a 50-day celebration road trip across West Africa to mark the 50th ...
Russia hosts top diplomats from Sahel countries for talks on boosting security ties
Russia on Thursday discussed ways to boost military ties with the Sahel countries, promising to train their troops and supply ...
President Mahama triggers process for a pan-African movement to fight for reparations
At the start of his second term as president of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama initiated efforts to revive ties with three fellow ...