Index to Nigerian Newspapers

President Bola Tinubu addressed the African Union's mid-year meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, highlighting Africa's unity and strength. He rejected the idea of a new scramble for Africa and warned that past plundering and exploitation should remain in the past. Tinubu announced plans to strengthen the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS0 Standby Force to deter coups and combat terrorism in the sub-region. He highlighted the progress made by Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS( in various sectors of its integration process, including trade, free movement of persons, investment promotion, infrastructure development, and security. He emphasized the need for Africa to overcome its challenges and work towards a prosperous future, focusing on inclusive growth, good governance, and leveraging opportunities provided by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). He acknowledged the challenges faced by the sub-region, including terrorism and anti-constitutional changes in government. He emphasized the need to advance as one continent toward peace and prosperity, rather than creating two or more Africas with different levels of prosperity.