
AU rotational system made 2027 chairmanship ‘automatic’ – Asafo-Adjei Ayeh
The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, has argued that Ghana’s anticipated assumption of the African Union (AU) Chairmanship in 2027 required no special diplomatic manoeuvring, as it was already secured under the AU’s rotational system.

ECOWAS Deploys Regional Army Amid Strained Ties with Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso
West African regional army ECOWAS is deploying thousands of soldiers, raising questions about how strained ties with neighbors Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso will affect the fight against armed groups in the region.

ECOWAS Speaker Urges Concrete Action on AfCFTA Beyond Resolutions
The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Mrs. Memunatu Ibrahima, called on West African lawmakers to move from policy declarations to tangible actions, stressing that regional commitments must yield measurable results for citizens.

Guinea-Bissau Opposition Criticizes International Inaction After Coup
Opposition figures in Guinea-Bissau, including activist Mariano Quadé, have criticized the international community, particularly ECOWAS, for its perceived inaction following a coup in November, which led to the country's suspension from the organization.

AfCFTA Hailed as Africa’s Strategic Engine for Economic Growth
During the ECOWAS Parliament’s First 2026 Extraordinary Session and Seminar in Abuja, Kalu stated that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is Africa’s strategic engine for economic growth.

ECOWAS Court to Collaborate with Nigeria on Judgment Enforcement Challenges
The ECOWAS Court of Justice is set to partner with Nigeria to address challenges related to judgment enforcement, with Nigeria pledging its commitment to the collaboration.