Nouakchott: The President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, chaired the third meeting of the Supreme Investment Council of Mauritania at the Mokhtar Ould Daddah International Conference Center in Nouakchott. The meeting, held on Tuesday morning, focused on reviewing the progress made since the last council meeting and evaluating measures […]
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EU’s Russian Gas Exit Spurs Paris Talks on Africa’s Export Potential
Paris: In the wake of seismic shifts in the European energy landscape, the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 Forum in Paris will host a Ministerial Dialogue on “Unlocking Africa’s Gas Supply for Global Energy Security.” This strategic session will examine how Africa can turn its untapped gas reserves into a reliable and sustainable source […]
ECOWAS Launches Inaugural Meeting for Digital Integration Program in West Africa
Conakry: The Regional Project Coordination Committee (RPCC) of the Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP) held its inaugural meeting on 11th November 2025, in Conakry, Guinea. This meeting marks a significant step forward for the region’s digital transformation agenda. According to African Press Organization, WARDIP is a World Bank-funded initiative aimed at boosting broadband […]
ECOWAS and Mauritania to Collaborate on Statistical Harmonisation in West and Central Africa
Nouakchott: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture, has finalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in Nouakchott on 14 November 2025. The agreement aims to support the harmonisation and enhancement of statistical systems across West and Central Africa. According […]
Ooni and NILDS Director-General Advocate for Women’s Special Legislative Seats
Abuja: Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, alongside the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on the National Assembly to support the Special Seats for Women Bill. This appeal was made during a one-day dialogue involving Ooni and legislators from the South-West Zone. According to […]