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    ecowas

    Explore " ecowas" with insightful episodes like "Africalink on Air - 05 March 2024", "AfricaLink on Air - 26 February 2024", "Former ECOWAS Chief Calls For Peace, Democracy - February 26, 2024", "What Senegal's delayed election says about Africa's next generation of politicians" and "DW AfricaLink — Story of the Week — ECOWAS" from podcasts like ""Africalink | Deutsche Welle", "Africalink | Deutsche Welle", "Daybreak Africa - VOA Africa", "Sunday Extra - Separate stories podcast" and "Africalink | Deutsche Welle"" and more!

    Episodes (17)

    Former ECOWAS Chief Calls For Peace, Democracy - February 26, 2024

    Former ECOWAS Chief Calls For Peace, Democracy - February 26, 2024
    The former executive secretary of the Economic community of West African States (ECOWAS) says he hopes Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali will respond positively to the lifting of sanctions on Niger. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, now the African Union High Representative for ‘Silencing the Guns’ conflict initiative, says this will allow the region to collectively deal with the challenges of terrorism, economic development, and governance. Chambas tells VOA’s James Butty, it is only through democratic governance that West Africa can have sustained peace.

    #25: Niger in Crisis: Unpacking the 2023 Coup and Its Impact

    #25: Niger in Crisis: Unpacking the 2023 Coup and Its Impact

    Episode 25: Today's news in English will look at the ongoing coup in Niger. A sudden coup in Niger has sent shockwaves through West Africa and the world. With the democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum overthrown, Niger is now at a critical crossroads. As international tensions rise, the future of Niger and its people hangs in the balance. Let’s delve into this unfolding situation.


    Putsch im Niger - Ein Land am Abgrund

    Putsch im Niger - Ein Land am Abgrund
    Die Lage in Niger ist weiter angespannt, nachdem sich das Militär dort an die Macht geputscht hat. Am Wochenende war ein Ultimatum der westafrikanische Staatengemeinschaft ECOWAS an die seit einem Staatsstreich Ende Juli in Niger regierende Militärjunta ausgelaufen. Die Staatengruppe hatte die neuen Machthaber in Niger aufgefordert, den festgesetzten Präsidenten Mohamed Bazoum binnen einer Woche wieder einzusetzen. Ansonsten drohe eine Intervention, notfalls auch mit Gewalt

    Working to keep pregnant girls in school: SRHR policy and law change in Sierra Leone

    Working to keep pregnant girls in school: SRHR policy and law change in Sierra Leone

    In this special episode to celebrate the International Day of the Girl, our guest host Sara Seims talks to Judy Gitau, the Africa Regional Coordinator at Equality Now, about their lawsuit against the Sierra Leonean government at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) court of justice, for denying pregnant schoolgirls the right to education.

    More information about Equality Now and their work.

     

    Ep. 95: A conversation with Oumar Ba about international justice

    Ep. 95: A conversation with Oumar Ba about international justice

    A lot is happening in the news! Kim and Rachel highlight some of the things they're seeing in their news feed, including: ECOWAS and Mali, African responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Takondwa Semphere's recent review of Beyonce's "Black is King." Kim interviews Oumar Ba, whose new book about the International Criminal Court highlights his expertise in international justice.

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