Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Celebrates Its 51st Anniversary in Ivory Coast and Mobilizes Women Around Vision 2050 for a More Peaceful and Prosperous West Africa

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Celebrates Its 51st Anniversary in Ivory Coast and Mobilizes Women Around Vision 2050 for a More Peaceful and Prosperous West Africa

June 13, 2026/APO Group/ — The ECOWAS Permanent Delegation in Côte d’Ivoire organized, on June 8 and 9, 2026, in Grand-Bassam, a series of commemorative activities marking the 51st anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), under the theme of peace, regional integration, and civic engagement. The activities began on June 8…

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Uganda: Govt Targets 10.2% Growth as Musasizi Reads Shs84.4 Trillion Budget

Uganda: Govt Targets 10.2% Growth as Musasizi Reads Shs84.4 Trillion Budget

KAMPALA, Uganda, June 13, 2026/APO Group/ — Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has unveiled a Shs84.4 trillion national budget framework for the 2026/2027 financial year, projecting strong economic growth of 10.2 percent as government leans on oil production, infrastructure development, agriculture and industrial expansion to accelerate economic transformation. Presenting the budget on behalf of President Yoweri…

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Akamkpa, Akpabuyo Communities Demand Greater Benefits, Accountability from Limestone Mining

Akamkpa, Akpabuyo Communities Demand Greater Benefits, Accountability from Limestone Mining

By Frank Ulom and Borda Mining host communities in Cross River State have renewed calls for greater participation, transparency and benefits from limestone mining operations in Akamkpa and Akpabuyo Local Government Areas, alleging years of environmental degradation, inadequate compensation and exclusion from key decisions affecting their lands. The demands were made during a community dialogue…

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