The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stepped up efforts to combat spread of misinformation and disinformation in the sub-region, by using media training as a tool to safeguard truth and strengthen democracy. In partnership with the German Development Agency (GIZ) and the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), ECOWAS convened a two-day […]
At a time when the world grappled with serious crimes against humanity as instigated by those in power, the International Criminal Court (ICC) was collectively founded to address the challenges. Seventeen years into its existence, the majority of member have expressed their discontent with the institution. Why the Alliance of Sahel States withdrew from the
The idea of humanitarianism is as old as humanity itself. In the aftermath of war, famine, and disaster, communities have always risen to protect the vulnerable. Yet the institutionalisation of humanitarian action as we know it today traces its roots to 1863, when Henry Dunant’s account of the Battle of Solferino inspired the formation of
Africa Feature Network (AFN) has officially appointed Luc Lapointe as the new Chairperson of its Advisory Board. According to a press release dated Monday, May 5, 2025, the veteran policy expert and nonprofit leader will steer the organisation’s continental strategy as it scales its impact across Africa. Luc is a Canadian national with more than
