Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) celebrates its fiftieth anniversary in Cotonou: a march for regional unity and solidarity

Nigeria's regional trade dominance is hampered by infrastructure and policy issues. The 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) highlighted the need for

Upon completion, EACOP will enable Uganda to export up to 246,000 barrels of oil per day, dramatically shifting the country’s economic trajectory. But its importance goes beyond export logistics.

Business leaders met in Abidjan to assess West Africa’s industrialization progress • Challenges include infrastructure gaps, affordable energy, and skilled labor shortages • Côte d’Ivoire ranks 13th in Africa for industrialization,