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ECOWAS leaders should ‘shine’ their eyes. In 2019, Ouattara was honoured with the Grand Cross of the National Order of Burkina Faso. He also got the Grand Cross of the National Order of Mali. Simply, let us take war to Niamey and ignore Mali and Burkina.

The emergence of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, LinkedIn have tremendously improved the advertising strategies as internet advertisement is less costly, reach greater proportion of the consumers, easy to measure the impacts and greater return of investment. However, Social media platforms being open places, it poses risks to business owners as they are exposed to negative feedback that may dent the image of their good and services. Also, social media increases...

The leaders of ECOWAS could desperately do with their own Philander Knox as they contemplate their options in Niger Republic. If they can find one, they may not have to worry about soiling their bayonets for democracy with any taint of legality. But they will still need a workable CONOPS. That may be the practical problem that compels ECOWAS ultimately to give diplomacy a chance in Niger.

With an estimated 58 million population, South Africa is the 25th largest country in the world. South Africa welcomed and fully supported the adoption by African nations of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) which we believe will contribute tremendously in pursuit of economic integration of our continent towards the attainment of our vision: Agenda 2063, the Africa We Want.

By analyzing the root causes of conflicts and addressing them with strategic diplomacy, nations and I mean African countries can work towards peaceful resolutions. Encouraging unity, minimizing corruption, and fostering the well-being of citizens are principles that align on winning the support of the African people.

Marsico has served in both roles on an interim basis since the summer, returning to the Jonesboro campus after serving as a Jefferson Science Fellow with the U.S. Department of State. In these roles, he will essentially lead the research arm of Arkansas State University, which includes the Arkansas Biosciences Institute.

Many Africans are fine, so long things for them and their own people are fine. But if all that is fine for them are things that they copied, told or shown to be what it means to be fine, how are those Africans sure they are not being played, or playing themselves?

In the past several months leading the summit, a number of African States showed interest, aiming at consolidating their geopolitical alliance against western influence and hegemony, explore further the possibilities of harnessing opportunities among BRICS members and to raise their position unto another prestigous new global stage.

Islam was the first civilization and culture ever to balance unity and diversity. It was, indeed, the melting pot of different peoples and cultures who rallied around this monotheist religion that provides for the right to diversity and difference, without any discrimination or segregation. It is a call for mutual acquaintance and concord, as Allah says in the Quran...

ECOWAS should also pay close attention to the socio-economic impact of the coup on the people of Niger. The political instability resulting from the coup has the potential to exacerbate existing social and economic challenges facing the country. ECOWAS should actively engage in providing humanitarian assistance and support to vulnerable populations affected by the coup.