President Barrow Urges Collective Action to Tackle Challenges in West Africa
President Adama Barrow, at the 66th ECOWAS Summit, called for collaborative efforts to address West Africa’s challenges, emphasizing regional security, economic integration, governance, and justice while advocating for a single currency and enhanced trade under AfCFTA
A Gambian Cleric Calls for Reforms of the AU and ECOWAS to Enable More Significant Action During the African Crisis
Imam Baba Leigh, a prominent Gambian cleric, delivered a scathing critique of the African Union (AU) and ECOWAS for failing to address critical issues facing Africans, while also advocating for a two-term limit across all political parties to promote transparency in Gambian politics.
Reporting on the Establishment of ERCA
The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) has officially launched to oversee mergers and combat anti-competitive practices across 15 West African countries, including The Gambia, Nigeria, and Ghana, with plans to prioritize key industries and collaborate with other regional competition bodies.
