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The Digest: Guinea-Bissau's military has once again seized power, dissolving government institutions and detaining the president just days after a contested presidential election. The coup, the country's ninth since independence, highlights the chronic instability plaguing the West African...

The Digest: The Economic Community of West African States has suspended Guinea-Bissau from all decision-making bodies following Wednesday’s military takeover, marking another rupture in the region’s fragile democratic landscape. The move came during an emergency virtual summit where regional...

The Digest: In a significant diplomatic achievement, the United States has lifted visa restrictions on Ghana, restoring five-year, multiple-entry visas after the West African nation agreed to accept regional deportees. The resolution, announced during UN General Assembly meetings, highlights...

Nigeria is preparing to contribute $100 million to the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), reinforcing its position as the bank's largest shareholder and deepening its stake in West Africa's development. Strategic Investment: Nigeria's fresh contribution will support EBID's...

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has directed the Nigerian government to immediately release Moses Abiodun, a businessman held without trial for nearly 16 years, and awarded him ₦20 million in compensation. Abiodun was arrested by SARS in 2008 and has been held without formal charges or trial since...