ECOWAS URGES RESTRAINT, RESPECT FOR VENEZUELA’S SOVEREIGNTY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban ECOWAS has expressed concern over rising political and security tensions in Venezuela, urging the international community to exercise restraint and respect the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement from
ECOWAS TO SCRAP AIR TRANSPORT TAXES BY 2026 By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban ECOWAS says all air transport taxes will be removed and aviation charges cut by 25% from January 1, 2026, a move expected to make flights across West Africa cheaper and
NIGERIA STRONGLY CONDEMNS BENIN COUP ATTEMPT, URGES REGIONAL UNITY By; Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Nigeria has condemned the attempted coup in Benin, calling it a “direct attack on democracy.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed serious concern over the early-morning power grab and
WEST AFRICAN LEADERS REAFFIRM DEMOCRACY AS ECOWAS PARLIAMENT MARKS 25 YEARS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban West African leaders have renewed calls for stronger democracy and firm resistance to coups as the ECOWAS Parliament celebrated its 25th anniversary in Abuja. Former President Goodluck