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Rights Groups Take Ghana’s US Deportation Deal to the ECOWAS Court
Human rights organizations have challenged Ghana's agreement with the U.S. to accept third-country deportees in the ECOWAS Court of Justice.…
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Sierra Leone Drops Treason Charges Against Ex-President Koroma
African Meridian Authorities in Sierra Leone have withdrawn treason charges against former President Ernest Bai Koroma, who had been accused…
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Nigeria-South Africa Tensions Flare Over Migrant Deaths and Ministerial Remarks
African Meridian Relations between Nigeria and South Africa have deteriorated sharply after Abuja condemned the deaths of its citizens during…
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African Union Chairperson’s Accra Visit Puts Integration and Sahel Security in Focus
The chairperson of the African Union Commission visited Accra to discuss economic integration and escalating security concerns in the Sahel.…
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Senegal’s Constitutional Council Rejects Sweeping Reform Package
Senegal's Constitutional Council has rejected a sweeping package of constitutional reforms proposed by the parliamentary majority, marking a significant setback…
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John GBENAGNON, le fils d’Ifangni entré à 21 ans dans l’arène de l’Union Africaine pour devenir un géant de la philanthropie et de la diplomatie
À seulement 33 ans, John Gbenagnon a déjà visité 52 pays, mais surtout, il a bâti une carrière riche de…
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Senegal’s Constitutional Council Strikes Down Power-Shift Reform, Deepening the Faye-Sonko Rupture
Senegal's Constitutional Council has invalidated a major constitutional reform that aimed to strengthen the National Assembly's and prime minister's powers…
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Returning to Ruins: Dire Conditions Await as Sudanese Families Make Their Way Back to Khartoum
The ongoing conflict in Sudan continues to displace communities, with over 5,000 people uprooted recently. As millions attempt to return…
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A Continental First: Eleven Central African States Endorse Regional Strategy to Shield Children From Armed Conflict
By African Meridian | Media In a historic milestone for Central African security cooperation, eleven states have endorsed the first-ever…
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House-to-House: Anti-Migrant Protests Sweep South Africa as Thousands Cross Back Into Zimbabwe and Malawi
Intense anti-illegal-migrant protests in South Africa are escalating, prompting house-to-house searches for undocumented foreigners. This has caused thousands of migrants…
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Sudan’s Army Sets Its Price for Peace: RSF Withdrawal From Captured Cities Before Any Truce
By African Meridian | Media Sudan’s army has set an uncompromising condition for its acceptance of a new United States-brokered…
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Marked on July 11: African Anti-Corruption Day Calls for Integrity as the Foundation of Social Justice
On July 11, the African Union observed African Anti-Corruption Day, emphasizing the need for enhanced integrity and transparency in public…
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A Seat at the Table: UNDP Launches African Youth Co-Creators Council to Shape Development Strategy
The United Nations Development Programme has established the African Youth Co-Creators Council, an 11-member advisory board aimed at integrating young…
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Undocumented by Bureaucracy: How Home Affairs Delays Pushed Legal Residents Into Illegality
Amid rising anti-immigration protests, thousands of migrants are leaving South Africa, many of whom were once legally in the country.…
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À Ifangni, la couronne est lourde : la relève est-elle prête à la porter ?
En quittant l’Assemblée nationale pour siéger au tout premier Sénat du Bénin, Louis Vlavonou laisse un héritage et pose une…
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ECOWAS Court of Justice launches electronic case management system
The ECOWAS Court of Justice launched an electronic case management system in Abuja on June 29, 2026, aimed at modernizing…
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ECOWAS raises alarm over escalating drug abuse across the sub-region
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a warning about the rising drug abuse in the region,…
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Sierra Leone to host ECOWAS summit at Lungi on 19 July
FREETOWN, 2 July 2026 | By African Meridian Staff Sierra Leone is set to host an ECOWAS summit at Lungi…
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ECOWAS inaugurates new headquarters in Abuja
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) inaugurated its new headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, on July 2, 2026, marking…
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Applications open for the AU Chairperson’s Youth Envoy, with a 9 July deadline
The African Union is inviting applications for the position of Chairperson’s Youth Envoy (AUCYE), a significant leadership role based in…
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Third AU reflection forum opens in Accra to confront unconstitutional changes of government
The Third African Union Reflection Forum on Unconstitutional Changes of Government is commencing in Accra, Ghana, focusing on youth inclusion…
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AU convenes debt sustainability dialogue in Harare as states seek financing relief
The African Union Commission is hosting the African Union Dialogue on Debt Sustainability and Reform in Harare, Zimbabwe, from July…
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Ramaphosa leads AU solidarity mission to DRC as Ebola outbreak worsens
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is spearheading an African Union mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, addressing a…
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Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda Launch Evacuation Flights as Nationals Flee South African Unrest
The African Meridian Newsroom · Nairobi, Kenya · 1 July 2026 As anti-migrant unrest spreads across South African cities, African…
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South Africa Deploys Police, Warns of Deportations Amid Migrant Crisis
Protests against illegal immigration have intensified in South Africa, leading the government to respond with heightened security and clear warnings…
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ECOWAS Rejects Claims of Political Interference in Guinea-Bissau
ECOWAS has responded to accusations of meddling in Guinea-Bissau's internal politics following a military coup last year. The bloc emphasized…
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Falana Pushes ECOWAS to Create Appellate Division for Regional Court
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has urged the ECOWAS Commission to establish an appellate division within the ECOWAS Court of…