The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is celebrating its 50th anniversary Wednesday. Beyond economics, the bloc took on a critical role in maintaining regional peace and security ...

Sierra Leone's president is assuming the rotating leadership of the Economic Community of West African States. Under previous chairman Bola Tinubu ECOWAS faced some of the greatest challenges in its ...

Under previous chairman, Bola Tinubu, the West African economic bloc faced the greatest challenges of its 50-year history. Its new leader faces an uphill battle to prevent further fragmentation.

Fake and unapproved medications are a serious risk to public health. They can include dangerous or illegal ingredients ...

The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday said Shell was holding “early stage talks,″ to acquire BP, citing people familiar with ...

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has assumed the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and ...

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio elected ECOWAS Chair • Warns of democratic, economic challenges. • Pledges focus on reform, security, unity. Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio was ...