insert_link Africa West Africa trade will take a hit as Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leave Ecowas By Olivier Walther, University of Florida The membership of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has been whittled down from 15 to 12 following the unilateral withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso in February. Founded in 1975, Ecowas is one of eight regional economic communities recognised by the African Union to foster regional integration on the continent. Its main objective is to create a […] today15 February, 2024
insert_link World UN migration agency issues first ever global appeal The International Organization for Migration on Monday launched its first-ever Global Annual Appeal for 2024, calling for $ 7.9 billion to support its operations and help create a system that realizes migration's promise as a force for good throughout the world. IOM Director-General Amy Pope explains. today23 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia New school required at Lüderitz: Ndjaleka !Nami#Nus Constituency Councillor, Susan Ndjaleka has called on government to prioritise building a new school at Lüderitz ahead of the much-anticipated developments earmarked for the town. Ndjeleka made the call in a recent interview with Nampa, saying people have started migrating to Lüderitz because of the developments around the town such as the green hydrogen and oil. The current schools, she said might therefore, not be able to accommodate […] today22 January, 2024
