NEWS

ECOWAS Parliament Pushes Stronger Public Engagement, Private Sector Role

Daily Dispatch March 5, 2026

The ECOWAS Parliament has called for deeper public engagement, stronger youth participation and greater private sector involvement in regional affairs as part of efforts to strengthen trade and democratic integration across West Africa. The call came as the regional legislature unveiled a

NEWS

ECOWAS Sounds Alarm Over Gulf Escalation, Warns of Economic Shockwaves for West Africa

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised fresh concerns over the escalating hostilities in the Gulf region, cautioning that a prolonged conflict could unleash severe economic and security repercussions far beyond the Middle East, with Africa among the hardest hit. In a statement issued under the chairmanship of Julius Maada Bio, President […]

NEWS

At a Time of Fracture, Akpabio Frames AfCFTA as West Africa’s Last Best Shield Against Marginalisation

Daily Dispatch February 23, 2026

…ECOWAS Parliament President Pushes for Bold Economic Shift… Odumegwu-Ojukwu Calls for Accelerated Regional Economic Integration, Strengthen Institutional Cooperation In a region shaken by coups, economic strain and rising global protectionism, President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has delivered what may be his most forceful case yet for urgent regional consolidation —

NEWS

ECOWAS, Senegal and UNHCR launch joint humanitarian initiative to support refugees

Daily Dispatch February 3, 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the Government of Senegal and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has officially launched a cooperation and humanitarian assistance initiative aimed at improving protection, livelihoods and social inclusion for refugees, asylum seekers and displaced persons in Senegal. The

NEWS

US invasion of Venezuela: ECOWAS urges restraint, backs dialogue

Daily Dispatch January 4, 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed concern over the recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, calling on all parties to exercise restraint and respect international law. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, ECOWAS acknowledged the right of states to combat international crimes such as terrorism and drug […]

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Just In: Benin jails over 30 alleged coup ploters

Daily Dispatch December 16, 2025

A court in Benin has ordered the detention of around 30 people, most of them soldiers, in connection with a foiled coup attempt earlier this month, legal sources confirmed on Tuesday. According to the sources, those jailed are accused of having links to the alleged plot aimed at destabilising the government. The arrests followed investigations […]