ECOWAS
EUROPE
Diplomatic Immunity No Longer: What Mali’s Arrest Means for Europe
Mali’s arrest of a French embassy worker signals a new era in West Africa, where Sahel states push back against Western influence.
BUSINESS
France Out, Africa In: Senegal, ECOWAS, and Sahel Integration
As French troops pack up their bases in Dakar, could Senegal hold the key to healing West Africa's fractured regional order?
BUSINESS
From ASEAN Aspirations to Political Crisis: ECOWAS Turns 50
Fifty years of ECOWAS, and the biggest achievement might be teaching the Sahel countries exactly how not to run a regional economic bloc.
BUSINESS
New Sahel Alliance Tariffs Threaten ECOWAS and AfCFTA Goals
West Africa faces rising trade tensions as Sahel states impose new tariffs, disrupting regional unity and sparking economic instability.
WORLD
Benin, Harbouring Militants? Burkina Faso and Niger Think So
A storm of accusations swirl across West Africa as Burkina Faso and Niger point fingers at Benin, claiming their coastal neighbour harbours the very militants wreaking havoc at their borders.
Popular
Who Painted First? The Illusion of Origins in Europe’s Oldest Cave Art
Neanderthal cave art in Spain dated to 65,000 years ago challenges the idea that Homo sapiens sparked humanity’s first artistic revolution.
EU AI Act Allows Melodies to Choose Collaboration, Not Censorship
Europe leads in AI music ethics as UMG partners with Udio, redefining creativity, copyright, and regulation in the digital age.
Rails Across Continents: The Orient Express and Hejaz Line Revived
Two legendary railway lines, one in Europe and one crossing the Middle East, are being restored in 2025, proving that infrastructure can tell stories across time.
Volume Up: Mamdani Victory is a Wake-Up Call for MAGA
A massive volunteer effort knocking on countless doors proved that in America's largest city, elections are won on the doorstep.
The Real Test of the Abraham Accords: Ceremony vs. Reality
As Washington celebrates a diplomatic photo-op, with the Abraham Accords, middle powers are redefining the Middle East map on their own terms.
