By Paul Ejime ECOWAS IS struggling to whip its wayward member States into line, but the list of leaders undermining the principles and objectives of the 15-nation West African regional economic bloc is growing. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, which proclaimed themselves the Alliance of Sahel States, AES, are making every effort to quit, while [&...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE SERIES of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump has raised widespread concerns, with potential impacts reverberating across borders and sectors. Among these are policies targeting immigration, leadership changes within federal agencies, and controversial measures challenging long-standin...
By Paul Ejime MOST AFRICAN countries make a ritual of adding the word “Independent” or “Autonomous” to the name of their electoral commissions. In reality, their election umpires are anything but, even where the national constitution guarantees the so-called independence. The “indefinite suspension” of Madam Davidetta Browne-Lansanah, Chairpe...
By Paul Ejime THE ECONOMIC Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is 50 this year. However, for those who care about the future of the organisation once acclaimed as a trailblazer in regional economic integration, especially conflict management and resolution, the situation calls more for a deep reflection and introspection instead of poppi...
By JKNewsMedia WIDESPREAD FOOD insecurity continues to plague Somalia, with 6.9 million people projected to need humanitarian assistance in 2024. Factors like severe weather, insecurity, disease outbreaks, and poverty have created a critical situation for vulnerable populations. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) ha...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AMID GROWING anticipation for the official results of Ghana’s 2024 presidential election, Vice-President Bawumia Mahamudu of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has conceded defeat to opposition candidate and former President John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Bawumia’s ges...
By Paul Ejime in Ghana GHANA IS gearing up for its 7th December 2024 general elections as President Nana Akufo-Addo, set to complete his second term on 7th January 2025, assures the nation of a peaceful and credible transition. The president reaffirmed this commitment during a meeting with the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission, led by [&hell...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter A COLLECTIVE pledge to ensure a violence-free election marked a pivotal moment in Ghana’s electoral history as all 12 presidential candidates signed a Peace Pact ahead of the 7 December general elections. The event, held on Thursday, 28 November, at the Kempinski Hotel, Accra, saw candidates committing t...
By JKNewsMedia WEST AFRICA continues to grapple with the prevalence of child labour, particularly in agriculture, where children endure hazardous working conditions. Nigeria’s Federal Government expressed grave concern over this growing crisis, which denies children access to education, health, and a safe childhood. Speaking at the first...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern CIVIL SOCIETY Organisations (CSOs) and stakeholders have urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to intensify efforts in ensuring Ghana’s 7 December 2024 General Elections remain peaceful and credible. During discussions with the ECOWAS Long-Term Observation Mission, groups including t...
