ECOWAS ready to mediate electoral disputes
By Hannah Dadzie The ECOWAS Court of Justice has expressed readiness to mediate any election dispute or upheavals that may arise during elections in the sub-region. As Ghana and other countries within ECOWAS prepare to hold their general elections this year, the Court said it will monitor situations to help address any misunderstanding that may […]
Africa lacks accurate data on climate change research – Researchers appeal for funding
By: Doreen Ampofo Climate change researchers in the ECOWAS sub region have made a strong case for governments to fund the collection of climate change data which they say is crucial to developing climate resilient Policies. The Interim Chief Executive of the West African Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use, WASCAL, Prof […]
Assist Africa to fight Terrorism- President Akufo-Addo
By Bright Ntramah The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on leaders of the global community to put into full effect the provisions of Chapters Seven and Eight of the UN Charter and provide proportionate support to Africa’s fight against terrorism and violent extremism. According to President Akufo-Addo, despite the considerable […]
Liberia Elections: ECOWAS deploys Observers ahead of October 10 Presidential Polls
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, has approved the deployment of 15 Long-term Election Observers (LTOs) to monitor key stages in the electoral process leading up to the country’s general elections on 10th October 2023. The deployment is consistent with the provisions of Articles 12 to 14 of the 2001 ECOWAS […]
