African Experts Urge Governance Reforms, Domestic Resource Mobilization, and Stronger Partnerships to Drive Economic Transformation in Transition States
African Experts Urge Governance Reforms, Domestic Resource Mobilization, and Stronger Partnerships to Drive Economic Transformation in Transition States PRESS RELEASE Africa’s transition states are the continent’s most vulnerable economies, facing a wide range of political, economic, security and environmental challenges, and striving for greater stability and resilience. ABUJA, Nigeria, September 17, 2025/ — African economists
ECOWAS Chair Visits Burkina Faso Unexpectedly
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio visited Burkina Faso’s Capt. Ibrahim Traoré on September 16, 2025, marking the first ECOWAS leader visit to an AES member, fostering stronger ties and regional stability amidst Burkina Faso’s withdrawal from ECOWAS
GRA Delegation Participates in WATAF High-Level Policy Dialogue and General Assembly in Freetown
The Gambia Revenue Authority delegation, led by Mr. Alfusainey K.S. Camara, attended the 7th WATAF High-Level Policy Dialogue in Sierra Leone, discussing effective tax systems, technology, and cross-border cooperation to boost revenue and tackle tax evasion.



