A South African court stopped the burial of Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu in Johannesburg on June 25, 2025, as the Zambian government demands a state funeral in Lusaka, amid tensions with Lungu’s family, with a hearing set for August 4.
At least 16 killed and 400 injured in Kenya protests against police violence and corruption, with clashes in Nairobi and media restrictions imposed, prompting international calls for peaceful demonstrations.
Nigeria deployed 1,970 troops to the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG) after training, with Major General Uwem Bassey stressing discipline and human dignity while warning against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio assumes ECOWAS chairmanship, aiming to address violence, economic woes, and member state exits while promoting democracy and security amid Sahel instability and domestic challenges like a drug crisis.
ECOWAS, with EU, Germany, and Spain support, launches €105M initiatives (EPSG, ISE II, ATCMA, AfCFTA – Trade in Services) to boost peace, security, governance, and economic integration in West Africa.
