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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Establishes a Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Tax Transition

The ECOWAS Commission reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Member States in implementing the Tax Transition Program and promoting sustainable and harmonised tax systems throughout the region

The Regional Steering Committee for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Tax Transition Programme was officially inaugurated from February 24 to 26, 2026, in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. This inaugural meeting brought together representatives of member states, tax policy experts, and officials from the ECOWAS Commission, marking a…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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ECOWAS Warning and Response Network (ECOWARN) Annual Retreat to Strengthen Data Collection Capacities and Support Early Warning Systems and Preventive Measures in West Africa

The ECOWAS Commission remains committed to strengthening its early warning and preventive action mechanisms to anticipate risks, address vulnerabilities, and promote sustainable peace and stability in the region

The ECOWAS Commission, through the Early Warning Directorate, organized the annual retreat for field monitors of the ECOWAS Warning and Response Network (ECOWARN) in Lomé, Togo, from February 25 to 27, 2026. With the aim of reviewing the data collection system and related challenges, the retreat reaffirms its strong commitment…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Various Activities by Diaspora Nationals

Accordingly, nationals residing in Paris and its environs commemorated the 36th anniversary of Operation Fenkil with patriotic zeal under the theme “Heroic Operation Fenkil: Heritage for Generations”

Nationals residing in France, Sweden, the UK, Switzerland, and Germany have conducted various activities aimed at strengthening their organizational capacity, as well as reinforcing their attachment to their homeland and national culture. Accordingly, nationals residing in Paris and its environs commemorated the 36th anniversary of Operation Fenkil with patriotic zeal…

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U.S.-Africa Energy & Minerals Forum Expands to Critical Minerals and Supply Chain Security

This year’s U.S.-Africa Energy & Minerals Forum in Houston signals a strategic shift toward integrated energy and critical minerals investment, strengthening U.S. partnerships across Africa’s resource and industrial value chains

The U.S.-Africa Energy & Minerals Forum (USAEMF) has relaunched with a dedicated focus on critical minerals, marking an important evolution in its role as a platform for U.S.-Africa commercial engagement. Building on its foundation in energy, power and industrial projects, the forum’s expanded scope positions it at the center of…

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Africa Trade Conference Returns to Cape Town with Esteemed Speakers Driving Africa’s Trade Agenda

Second edition convenes global policymakers, business leaders, and innovators to accelerate Africa’s integration into global trade

Access Bank Plc (www.AccessBankPLC.com) is proud to announce the distinguished line-up of speakers for the second edition of the Africa Trade Conference (ATC 2026), scheduled to take place on March 11, 2026, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa. Building on the strong foundation of its…

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Basketball Africa League Announces 12 Teams and Group Phase Schedule for 2026 Season

This season, the national league champions from seven countries – Angola, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal and Tunisia – automatically qualified for the BAL

– 12 BAL Teams Include First-Ever Participant from Tanzania and First-Time Participants from Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, South Africa and Tunisia – – Sixth BAL Season Will Tip Off on March 27 in South Africa; Tickets on Sale Now – The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com) today announced the 12 teams and…

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African Development Bank Group and African Union renew push for visa-free travel to accelerate Africa’s Economic Transformation

Participants concluded that achieving a visa-free Africa will require aligning migration policies, digital identity systems, and border infrastructure, alongside sustained political commitment

African policymakers, business leaders, and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s economic transformation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The call was reinforced at a High-Level Symposium on Advancing a Visa-Free Africa…

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Senegal’s Petrosen Heads to Caribbean Energy Week to Collaborate with Suriname

Petrosen’s delegation is expected to engage with Suriname’s Staatsolie to share insights on offshore development, seismic interpretation and workforce capacity-building

A delegation from Senegal’s Petrosen E&P is confirmed to attend Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026 in Paramaribo, presenting a key opportunity to deepen technical collaboration with Suriname’s Staatsolie and other regional stakeholders. The visit underscores a growing recognition that, despite being separated by the Atlantic, Senegal and Suriname face remarkably…

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Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 Charts a Course from Vision to Viability

The gathering is built on a singular premise, that Africa’s environmental challenges are, in fact, its greatest economic opportunities

The Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 opened its doors in Cape Town today, marking a pivotal moment in the continent's economic trajectory. Convening a powerful coalition of policymakers, financiers and innovators, the summit signals a decisive shift from conceptual ambition to concrete, bankable action in the pursuit of a…

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Winners of the Seventh “TRT World Citizen Awards” Announced

Under the theme “Inspiring Positive Change,” Ibtihal Aboussaad and Vaniya Agrawal were honored in the “Communicator” category for highlighting ethical responsibility in artificial intelligence, while the “Youth” award was presented to Nigerian environmental activist Amara Nwuneli

Initiated in 2017 with TRT’s (https://www.TRT.net.tr) vision of “inspiring positive change” and regarded as one of its most significant social responsibility projects, the TRT World Citizen Awards (https://WorldCitizen.TRT.net.tr) were presented for the seventh time this year. The awards, given to individuals from different countries around the world who expand social benefit…