Tag: regional governance


  • Amjad Ayub Mirza Calls Faisal Mumtaz Rathore’s PoJK PM Appointment a Scam

    Amjad Ayub Mirza Calls Faisal Mumtaz Rathore’s PoJK PM Appointment a Scam

    Introduction: A Controversial Appointment in PoJK The selection of Faisal Mumtaz Rathore as the Prime Minister of Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) has ignited a wave of criticism from political activists and observers. Among the strongest voices is Amjad Ayub Mirza, a well-known activist who publicly labeled the appointment a “scam” and questioned the processes…

  • CSO Accuses ECOWAS President Touray of High-Handedness, Calls for Recall

    CSO Accuses ECOWAS President Touray of High-Handedness, Calls for Recall

    Headline and Context A Nigerian civil society organization, Make A Difference Initiative (MADI), has leveled serious accusations against Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission. MADI says Touray’s leadership style is high-handed and threatens the stability and functionality of the West African regional bloc. The call to recall comes amid growing tensions…

  • CSO Alleges ECOWAS Leader Threatens Nigeria, Calls for Touray’s Recall

    CSO Alleges ECOWAS Leader Threatens Nigeria, Calls for Touray’s Recall

    Overview of the Allegation A Nigerian civil society group, Make A Difference Initiative (MADI), has publicly accused Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, of high-handed conduct that the group says jeopardizes the stability and unity of the Economic Community of West African States. The accusation comes as tensions simmer around governance,…

  • MADI Accuses ECOWAS President Touray of Threatening Nigeria, Calls for Recalling the Leader

    MADI Accuses ECOWAS President Touray of Threatening Nigeria, Calls for Recalling the Leader

    Overview of the Allegation A Nigerian civil society group, Make A Difference Initiative (MADI), has levelled serious accusations against Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission. MADI claims that Touray’s management style and unilateral decisions amount to high-handed conduct that could undermine the stability and cohesion of the Economic Community of West…

  • IGAD Summit: Regional Rights Bodies Warn Against Mandate Misconceptions Threatening Peace

    IGAD Summit: Regional Rights Bodies Warn Against Mandate Misconceptions Threatening Peace

    Background: A Call for Clarity in Democratic Mandates The Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) convened a high-level meeting this week to discuss the role of democratic institutions in fostering resilience, stability, and sustainable peace across its member states. In a critical divergence from typical ritual statements, regional human rights bodies used the forum to spotlight…

  • Regional Bodies Reject Mandate Misconceptions as Threat to Peace and Democracy

    Regional Bodies Reject Mandate Misconceptions as Threat to Peace and Democracy

    Overview: A Wake-Up Call for Democratic Institutions Regional human rights bodies gathered this week to address a growing concern: misconceptions about the mandates of democratic institutions are being used as a pretext to undermine peace and democratic governance across the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) member states. The meeting centered on how democratic institutions—parliaments, judiciaries,…

  • Regional Bodies Urge Clarity on Mandates to Safeguard Peace and Democracy in IGAD

    Regional Bodies Urge Clarity on Mandates to Safeguard Peace and Democracy in IGAD

    Overview: A Call to Correct Misconceptions This week, regional human rights bodies gathered with representatives from the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) member states to address how constitutional mandates, governance frameworks, and international commitments intersect with sustained peace. The meeting, aimed at strengthening democratic resilience, foregrounded a core concern: misconceptions about the scope and intent…

  • KP Governor Administers Oath to 10-Member KP Cabinet

    KP Governor Administers Oath to 10-Member KP Cabinet

    KP Cabinet Gets its Oath, Marking a New Political Phase The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor administered the oath to ten ministers as the province formally welcomed a 10-member cabinet in a ceremony held at Governor House, Peshawar. The swearing-in marks a significant step for the provincial government as it consolidates its leadership team under the newly…