July 26, 2023
Niger: Unpleasant Developments in Niger Republic
Information filtering in from the Republic of Niger indicates some unpleasant developments around the country’s highest political leadership. Read more »
November 02, 2020
West Africa: Disclaimer Concerning a False Statement on Guinea Ascribed to the President of the ECOWAS Commission
Over the past few hours, malicious persons have been circulating on social media, a false statement ascribed to the President of the ECOWAS Commission. Read more »
October 22, 2020
West Africa: Press Release on #EndSARS Protests
ECOWAS Commission notes with concern that demonstrations by Nigerian youth calling for police reform, particularly the abolition of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the… Read more »
February 13, 2020
West Africa: ECOWAS holds High Level Meeting on Closure of Land Borders by Nigeria to Goods
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is holing a high level meeting of technical meeting of the Directors General of Customs and Trade as well… Read more »
January 23, 2020
West Africa: ECOWAS Commission and Spain to Strengthen the Voice of Women in Peace and Security
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Spain are to strengthen women’s voice in furthering peace and security in West Africa.The… Read more »
April 26, 2018
West Africa: ECOWAS Parliament Worried About Threats to Parliamentary Practice in Sierra Leone
The ECOWAS Parliament has learnt about worrying developments in the just inaugurated Parliament of Sierra Leone. Read more »
October 06, 2017
West Africa: Head Of Ecowas Election Observatory Mission Charges Liberians On Successful Poll
The Head, ECOWAS 71-member Election Observation Mission to Liberia Mr. John Dramani Mahama has charged Liberians to ensure successful presidential and parliamentary elections… Read more »
December 12, 2016
West Africa: President Sirleaf Leads High-level ECOWAS Delegation to The Gambia
The President of the Republic of Liberia and Chairperson of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Madam Ellen… Read more »
September 17, 2015
Burkina Faso: Ecowas, AU & UN Issue Joint Condemnation of Burkina Faso Coup
ECOWAS, African Union and United Nations, which jointly chair the International Follow-up and Support Group for the Transition in Burkina Faso (GISAT-BF), have learned with great… Read more »
June 30, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS, UN Officials to Iron Out Modalities of Mali Mission
Defence and security chiefs of ECOWAS troop contributing countries are to meet in Bamako on Sunday 30th June 2013 with UN officials to discuss final modalities for the… Read more »
June 27, 2013
West Africa: Securuty Challenges in West Africa Require New Thinking, Coorination, High Technology Responses
Responses to emerging political and security challenges in West Africa require new thinking, well coordinated efforts with high technology, skills and renewed commitment, Ghana's… Read more »
June 23, 2013
West Africa: 20 ECOWAS Volunteers Assume Duty in Sierra Leone
Twenty ECOWAS volunteers, recruited from six Member countries have arrived in Sierra Leone to boost the country's education sector. Read more »
June 22, 2013
West Africa: Six ECOWAS Countries Projected to Meet the MDGS
Six West African countries are projected to record a minimum seven per cent growth rate in 2013, sufficient to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) particularly the goal on… Read more »
West Africa: The Signing of the Preliminary Agreement for the Presidential Election and Inclusive Peace Talks in Mali
ECOWAS has followed with keen interest the inclusive discussions between the Malian parties in Ouagadougou resulting in the signing of the Preliminary Agreement for the… Read more »
West Africa: Communique of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers On - The Terrorist Attacks of 23 May 2013 in Niger
Council condemns in very strong terms the recent spate of terrorist attacks in Niger, including those which occurred in Agadez and Arlit on Thursday 23 May 2013 and resulted in… Read more »
West Africa: Communique of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers On the Transition Process in Guinea Bissau
Council takes note of the gradual progress in the drive towards achieving stability in Guinea Bissau, which contributes in strengthening the transition process in the country. In… Read more »
June 20, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Ministerial Council Chairman Advocates Conclusion of Regional Trade Agreement
Cote d'Ivoire's Senior Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Charles Koffi Diby, has called on ECOWAS Member States to adopt a posture that will facilitate the… Read more »
June 19, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS President's Statement On the Signing of Agreement On Mali
The President of the ECOWAS Commission welcomes the signing, in Ouagadougou on 18 June 2013 by the Transitional Government and the MNLA High Council for the Unity of AZAWAD, of the… Read more »
June 14, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Administration and Finance Council of Ministers Due to Meet in Abidjan
The 13th meeting of the ECOWAS Administration and Finance Committee (AFC) is due to meet on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 June 2013 in Abidjan, followed by the 70th Ordinary Session of… Read more »
West Africa: Sao Tome and Principe Solicits ECOWAS Support for Donor Conference
Sao Tome and Principe has called on the ECOWAS Commission to support its resource mobilization effort through an international Donor Conference planned for July 2013 towards the… Read more »
June 11, 2013
West Africa: Minister Lauds ECOWAS Traditional Wrestling Tournament
Niger's Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Honourable Kounou Hassane has described the ECOWAS Traditional Wrestling Tournament, TOLAC, as a platform to showcase Africa's rich… Read more »
June 07, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Canvasses Greater Support for Its Conflict Prevention Initiatives
The ECOWAS Commission has called for strong support for the operationalization of its conflict prevention framework, the ECPF, as a major tool for addressing the proximate and… Read more »
June 06, 2013
West Africa: Regional Security Chiefs Urge Strengthening of ECOWAS Mission in Guinea Bissau
The Chiefs of Defence Staff and Inspector-Generals of Police of Troop/Police Contributing Countries to the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea Bissau (ECOMIB) have called for the… Read more »
June 05, 2013
West Africa: African Experts Urged to Recommend Implementable Plan for Continental Roads and Road Safety
African road infrastructure and road safety experts have been urged to recommend "pragmatic and implementable action plans" for achieving an "ambitious" plan to harmonise the… Read more »
June 04, 2013
West Africa: Culture, Food Festival Caps ECOWAS Anniversary Celebration in Guinea
A weeklong celebration of ECOWAS 38th anniversary has ended in Conakry, Guinea with a fitting festival of West African culture and cuisines. Read more »