President Mahama's diplomacy to re-integrate Mali, Burkina F...

President John Dramani Mahama will provide a comprehensive report on his recent diplomatic engagements with the heads of state of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger during the upcoming ECOWAS Summit. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, …

IMF approves $129 million loan for Mali

  The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board has approved a US$129 million (SDR 93.3 million) allocation to Mali under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), providing urgent assistance to mitigate the economic consequences from devastating floods …

Prez Mahama’s diplomacy to re-integrate Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to ECOWAS receives plaudits  

By Godwill Arthur-Mensah Accra, April 17, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama will give a detailed report on his recent diplomatic engagements with heads of state of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger during the next ECOWAS Summit.   Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, …

Ghana President invites Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger leaders to ECOWAS 50th anniversary launch

17 april 2025 - 13:23:23 MA 252 Views Panafrican News Agency Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, has invited to the military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to attend the official launch of 50 years of the establishment …

Mahama invites Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger coup leaders to ECOWAS@50 launch as Ghana prepares to host historic ...

President John Dramani Mahama has extended a formal invitation to the military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to attend the official launch of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), …

IMF Executive Board approves disbursement of US $129 million under Rapid Credit Facility for Mali

Nigeria’s growing security crisis: 6 essential reads

Unidentified people attacked a community in Plateau State, Nigeria’s north central region, in mid-April, killing at least 52 residents. A similar attack in the same state claimed 48 lives earlier in the month. In neighbouring Benue State, north central …

ECOWAS @50: Tinubu lists achievements, urges stronger collaboration

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged leaders to prioritise addressing poverty, unemployment, and inequality, while placing a strong emphasis on education, innovation, and skills acquisition. Tinubu also called for continued dialogue and engagement with …

West Africa’s bold trade experiment turns 50: an Ecowas report card

The Economic Community of West African states (Ecowas) is set to mark 50 years in May 2025. It was established in 1975 by 16 member states. Though seven of the founding leaders had ascended to power through coups d’état, the initial focus was economic …

Burkina Faso Remains the Country Most Impacted by Terrorism

For the second year in a row, Burkina Faso is the nation most affected by terrorism in the world, according to the latest edition of the Global Terrorism Index. Australia’s Institute for Economics and Peace compiles its yearly list based on terrorism …