ECOWAS, UN forge stronger ties on political cooperation, security, human development
In a landmark meeting held on January 10, 2025, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Omar Alieu Touray, hosted...
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ECOWAS at a crossroads: Can a credibility crisis be overcome?
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) finds itself at a pivotal moment in its history. Once a beacon...
ECOWAS holds regional meeting in Lagos to strengthen fiscal governance, tax harmonization
ECOWAS holds regional meeting in Lagos to strengthen fiscal governance, tax harmonization The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)...
ECOWAS, Germany deepen ties as President Steinmeier visits Abuja headquarters
In a significant step towards enhancing international cooperation, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, welcomed...
Ghana 2024: ECOWAS mission commends peaceful, orderly elections
The ECOWAS Observation Mission to Ghana’s presidential and parliamentary elections has described the voting process as peaceful and orderly. The...
University of Abomey-Calavi students establish ECOWAS Universities Club in Benin
On Tuesday, 13 November 2024, the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) marked a significant milestone with the official inauguration of the...
ECOWAS revises human security index to tackle security, development challenges in West Africa
The ECOWAS Early Warning Directorate met on November 29, 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria, to review and approve the ECOWAS Human...
ECOWAS National Youth Conference: Ghanian youth gather in Accra to shape future policies
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launched its Ghana edition of the National Youth Conference on November 20,...
ECOWAS promotes women’s participation in regional cross-border trade
ECOWAS promotes women's participation in regional cross-border trade Dakar, capital of the Republic of Senegal, is hosting a two-day meeting...
ECOWAS member states experts converge to review ECOWAS child policy
The ECOWAS Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs in the Department of Human Development and Social Affairs organized a three...
ECOWAS boosts Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games with $300,000 support
In a significant show of support for youth empowerment and global sportsmanship, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)...
ECOWAS Organizes Workshop on tourism standards to chart new path for regional growth
In its efforts to uplift the tourism sector in West Africa, the ECOWAS Private Sector Directorate, under the leadership of...
ECOWAS launches E-Certificate of Origin to boost intra-regional trade, promote regional integration in west Africa
The ECOWAS Commission has launched a digital Certificate of Origin as part of the Community’s deliberate and sustained efforts to...
ECOWAS delegation engages key stakeholders ahead of regional resilience strategy meeting in Abidjan
In preparation for the upcoming Hybrid Meeting of Experts and Ministers on the Regional Resilience Strategy for West Africa, slated...
ECOWAS strengthens business empowerment, regional integration through trade fair
The ECOWAS Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering businesses and advancing regional integration by actively participating in the second...
Ecowas, Guinea launch national coordination centre for early warning and security response
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Republic of Guinea officially launched the National Coordination Centre for...
ECOWAS, ACSS forge academic partnership to address regional conflicts
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formalized a new partnership with the Africa Centre for Strategic Studies...
ECOWAS develops e-learning platform to empower West African farmers with agricultural knowledge
The ECOWAS Commission has taken a major step to bridge agricultural knowledge gaps by hosting a five-day workshop in Lagos,...
Gambia hosts ECOWAS competition committee to chart regional market growth
The ECOWAS Consultative Competition Committee (CCC) held its 9th statutory meeting in Banjul, The Gambia, from November 12 to 15,...
ECOWAS boosts TVET in Togo to drive youth employability, economic growth
The ECOWAS Department of Human Development and Social Affairs has launched a three-day workshop in Lomé, Togo, to enhance the...
ECOWAS, AU commend Senegal’s preparedness for peaceful legislative elections
In the lead-up to Senegal’s November 17, 2024, legislative elections, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the...
ECOWAS deploys observer mission to Senegal for November 17 legislative elections
Dakar, Senegal – Ambassador Francis Alex Tsegah, a seasoned Ghanaian diplomat, has arrived in Dakar to lead the 90-member ECOWAS...
ECOWAS launches workshop for school educators to integrate disaster risk reduction in Guinea-Bissau
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a pivotal workshop in Guinea-Bissau to equip school educators with...
ECOWAS Conducts Benchmarking Mission to SADC in Preparation for EU Pillar Assessment
A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has arrived in Gaborone, Botswana, for a benchmarking...
ECOWAS, Spain enhance cooperation through review of 2024-2027 joint priority programmes
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Kingdom of Spain have taken significant steps to strengthen their...
ECOWAS concludes 2024 Specialized Trainings for Interpreters and Translators
The ECOWAS Commission has successfully concluded its 2024 Specialised Trainings for Interpreters and Translators (STIT), a three-day capacity-building program aimed...
ECOWAS workshop in Suleja aims to strengthen humanitarian response coordination in West Africa
A four-day workshop on monitoring, evaluation, and financial reporting of humanitarian interventions in West Africa opened on November 5, 2024,...
ECOWAS citizens in The Gambia collaborate with ECOWAS mission for anti-drug sensitization
In a proactive effort to educate ECOWAS citizens in The Gambia on the dangers of drug trafficking and abuse, the...
ECOWAS Officials Attended the Inauguration of The West African College of Physicians (WACP) Hotel Complex in Abuja, Nigeria
On Wednesday 30 October 2024, Dr. Melchior Athanase Joël C. AISSI, Director General of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO),...
ECOWAS commission,world bank meet to discuss digital identification initiatives
The ECOWAS Commission and the World Bank on Thursday, October 24, 2024 held a working visit to the Central Bank...
ECOWAS Chairman emphasizes democracy, integration at ARCAN event
The Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria (ARCAN) recently hosted its annual lecture for 2024, drawing attention to the...
ECOWAS, UEMOA unite for stronger road networks in West Africa
In a proactive move to combat the persistent issue of heavy goods vehicle overloading, experts from the Economic Community of...
ECOWAS advances social protection capacity
ECOWAS advances social protection capacityThe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is making significant strides in enhancing its social...
ECOWAS launches Gender Equality seal initiative
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has inaugurated the Gender Equality Committee (GEC) to spearhead the Seal of...
ECOWAS, media leaders unite to tackle misinformation, propel West African integration
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in collaboration with the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), initiated...
ECOWAS, Nordic nations partner on new era of diplomatic collaboration
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to enhance its collaborative efforts with the Nordic countries, including...
ECOWAS, UNECA leaders collaborate to foster peace, stability, development in West Africa
In a significant diplomatic encounter, His Excellency Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, Chairman of the ECOWAS Commission, and His Excellency Claver...
ECOWAS, EFCC strengthen anti-corruption, security efforts in West Africa
On June 20, 2024, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political, Peace and Security Affairs, warmly received Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede,...
ECOWAS, EU strengthen ties in high-level diplomatic meeting
In a significant move to fortify international cooperation, H.E. Mrs. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, hosted a...
ECOWAS, EFCC strengthen ties to combat corruption in West Africa
Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), recently...
ECOWAS, partners launch 2024 country Resilience and Human Security Assessment in Ghana
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has kicked off the 2024 Country Resilience and Human Security Assessment in...
ECOWAS, GIZ empower women at Sene-Gambia border with biometric ID cards
In a transformative effort to enhance mobility and trade within the West African region, the ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with...
ECOWAS, UNHCR forge alliance to tackle forced displacement in West Africa
In a landmark collaboration aimed at addressing the pressing issue of forced displacement in West Africa, the Economic Community of...
ECOWAS hosts final EPSAO steering committee meeting, sets stage for new peace, security initiative
The ECOWAS Commission convened the 7th and final meeting of the Steering Committee for the ECOWAS Peace, Security, and Governance...
ECOWAS hosts technical workshop on resilience, human security in Nigeria
The ECOWAS Early Warning Directorate has organized a pivotal Technical Workshop on Resilience and Human Security Assessment in Nigeria. This...
ECOWAS, Egypt strengthen ties for regional security
In a significant step towards bolstering regional security, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Arab Republic...
ECOWAS trade officials convene in Abuja to boost economic integration
Senior trade sector officials from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gathered in Abuja on May 15-16 to...
Empowering West Africa: ECREEE unveils gender mainstreaming strategy for renewable energy
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) convened a pivotal validation workshop on May 9, 2024, to...
ECOWAS holds key meeting in Abuja, sets stage for reduced mobile costs across West Africa
The 14th Focal Point Meeting of National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) gathered in Abuja, Nigeria, yesterday to accelerate progress on the...
ECOWAS forges partnerships in Washington for early warning solutions
In a proactive move towards bolstering early warning capabilities across West Africa, the ECOWAS Commission led by Vice President H.E....