Why is Nigeria opposed to Morroco's ECOWAS membership?
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was created in Lagos, Nigeria. ECOWAS was established to promote cooperation and integration in order to create an economic and monetary union for promoting economic growth and development in “West Africa”For years, Nigeria’s funding to the 15-member body stood at three to six times what other nations contributed. That ratio rose recently to over 60 percent of ECOWAS’ total revenues, with the introduction of community levies.Even so, Nigeria hosts three of ECOWAS’ institutions-the commission, the court and the parliament-contributions that are expected to, in addition to the lead in funding, translate in the minimum to relative privileges in decision-making, and staffing.With these, Nigeria has higher say in any matter regarding ECOWAS decisions.Morocco is from the Northern part of the continent and has no boundaries with any ECOWAS nations, the withdrawer of Mauritania from ECOWAS set this clear because its share boundary with Morocco.Membership of the ECOWAS is restricted to the states in the West African sub-region and in this regard, the Revised Treaty has defined the “region” as the geographical zone known as West Africa in line with Resolution. Since Morocco is not located in West Africa but in North Africa between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, it does not satisfy the geographical criterion to be a member state of the ECOWAS.In the circumstances, the admission of Morocco will automatically lead to a change of the prerequisites for accession and a comprehensive review of the Revised Treaty and other legal texts of the ECOWAS to reflect the inclusion of the North African country in the economic union.
What are the darkest secrets of World War II?
What are the darkest secrets of World War II?1. Nazi strategy of creating atomic bombsWhen Hitler with his Nazi army was trying to conquer the world, he discovered the strength of atomic bombs. His army occupied the Vemork hydroelectric plant at the high mountains of Norway to get heavy water, a key ingredient to form an atomic bomb.sourceHere are the rest of them, please check the sources if needed.I hope you will enjoy.2. The mysterious war tanksCentaur CS IV tanks discovered in 2008, were premiere fighting tanks used during the war armed with 51 rounds of ammunition. The waterproofed engines and wading gears made these tanks travel even down the water.source3. The Malbork mass gravesIn 2009 a mass grave was discovered at Malbork, which remained a part of German West Prussia during the war; over 1800 skeletons without clothes and with gun shots at their foreheads were found here.source4. Hitler’s art collectionHitler planned to have a Nationalist Museum of Art at Austria but the German soldiers destroyed such pieces some were even sold to rich traders.source5. The hidden treasurePopularly known as the Rommel’s treasure, it is believed to contain a group of six steel ammunition boxes. These boxes, buried at the island of Corsica are assumed to contain precious stones, gold and silver bullion.source6. The collaboration between the Nazis and the CommunistsStrange but true, it is believed the few members of the Velzen’s police chief along with some other officers conspired with the Nazis to kill communist resistance fighters like Hannie Schaft.source7. The unknown object in the Los Angeles SkyAn unseen object, believed to be an air barrage by the Japanese led to an air battle at Los Angeles. Later it was discovered that the unknown objects were fire balloons or extraterrestrial crafts.source8. The death of Subhas Chandra BoseStill a mystery is the death of the great Indian freedom fighter, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. While some believe that he died in a plane crash, others believe that he died in captivity at Siberia.source9. The secret of Amber RoomThe Amber Room was a gift from the King of Prussia to Russian Czar in 1941. The room was stuffed with Florentine mosaics, gold leaves and mirrors. After the German defeat this 11 feet room surprisingly disappeared.sourceI do not own the pictures, please do check the sources if needed.Thank you for reading.Sources:10 Dark Secrets Of World War II That will blow your mind!