3 countries withdraw from Africa’s ECOWAS economic bloc

Western countries face mounting pressure to protect religious freedom as intolerance grows, particularly against those with traditional views on marriage and sexuality. A recent gathering in Berlin highlighted these concerns, drawing experts from around the globe. They warned that Europe and North America are seeing increased hostility towards people of faith. Anja Hoffmann, executive director […]

The likelihood of ECOWAS, with Nigeria at the forefront, pursuing military action against Niger seems minimal. In anticipation of the upcoming ECOWAS summit, insiders from the Nigerian government indicate that the West African coalition won’t support military action in Niger following the recent coup there. A key driver behind this sentiment is Nigeria’s influential entities’ […]