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The Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) follow-up response to the coup in Niger has drawn criticism from the Coalition of Muslim Organizations, Ghana (COMOG). The form of intervention chosen by ECOWAS is a “misplaced option, as it would have more catastrophic consequences in the sub-region than anticipated,” according …

After meeting with a team of West African officials, the leader of the coup in Niger has offered a three-year handover of power and issued a warning that any attack on the nation would “not be a walk in the park” for those involved. General Abdourahmane Tchiani said on national …

Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the major opposition party, has made it clear that the NDC will consider taxing sports wagering “as it is done in the UK.” In the lead-up to the 2020 elections, he allegedly made a remark regarding sports betting …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have verified that the gunshot incident that killed a soldier early on Saturday morning at Michel Camp’s Base Ammunition Depot was unintentional. The statement was issued by Brigadier General E Aggrey-Quashie, Director General of Public Relations for the Ghana Armed Forces. Since then, the deceased …

The leaders of the Niger coup have now opened the door to negotiations, a few hours after the ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff finished planning for a military alternative. On Saturday morning [August 19], General Abdusalami Salami returned to Niger on behalf of ECOWAS in a diplomatic maneuver. On Friday, …

Spain rightly won the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney, prolonging England’s wait for its first championship. The Lionesses, hoping to become the first senior English team to win the World Cup since the men’s team in 1966, were heartbroken after losing to a Spanish team that possessed flare and …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president, has urged the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Armed Forces Staff College to support the government’s efforts to digitize the country by making contributions that will advance its digital development. On Friday, August 18, 2023, Dr. Bawumia addressed the Ghana Armed Forces Staff …

As he helped his Inter Miami team win their first championship, Lionel Messi dubbed the “best in the world” scored his 10th goal in seven games. In the Leagues Cup final, the 36-year-old Argentinean gave Miami the lead over Nashville SC by firing into the top corner from outside the …

According to the Foundation for Security Development in Africa (FOSDA), ECOWAS invading Niger in an effort to restore constitutional authority would have disastrous economic ramifications. This follows threats of a potential military intervention by ECOWAS member states against the Nigerien junta. Ambassador Abdul Musah, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, …

Dr. Asah Asante, a senior political science lecturer at the University of Ghana (UG), has declared that the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) must quit acting hypocritically when it comes to political leadership. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) military commanders are now …