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June 14, 2013
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 »
May 26, 2013
West Africa: Formulation of an ECOWAS Aid for Trade Strategy to Maximize Opportunities of Global Aid for Trade Initiative
West Africa has set October 2013 as the deadline for the finalization of the region's Aid for Trade strategy which will define its trade related development priorities in order to… 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 »
May 22, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Seeks Greater Collaboration With UNFPA On Humanitarian Issues
ECOWAS has called for more support from the UN Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) for effective implementation of the region's gender, child and humanitarian policies. Read more »
May 18, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Urges More Chinese Support for Mali
The Vice President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Toga McIntosh has called for China's sustained engagement with Mali for long-term stability and development following the security… Read more »
May 23, 2013
West Africa: Regional Experts Propose Further Review of Epa Negotiations With EU
Regional experts have recommended an upward review of West Africa's market access offer to the European Union (EU) in a major concession to revive stalled negotiations of an… Read more »
May 17, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS to Partner With America's Ge On Regional Integration Projects
ECOWAS and America's GE Corporation are to explore areas of cooperation, including in energy projects and infrastructure development to boost regional trade integration. Read more »
April 29, 2013
West Africa: Stakeholders Commend ECOWAS Peace Support Project, Urge Sustainability
Participants at a just-ended stakeholders' forum held in Monrovia, Liberia, have lauded the multi-million dollar donor support to the ECOWAS for Peace and Development Project… Read more »
April 24, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Ministers Agree Implementation Action Plan On Proposed Lagos-Abidjan Highway
ECOWAS Ministers of Works/Road Infrastructure, Transport, Finance and Justice from Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and Togo, ended their one-day meeting of Monday, 22nd April… Read more »
April 22, 2013
West Africa: Experts Discuss ECOWAS Cdp Data Content, Roadmap for Donors' Round Table
A regional consultative meeting has ended in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, on the design of format and content of the ECOWAS Development Programme (CDP) project datasheets and… Read more »
April 19, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS, Other Stakeholders Review Implementation of African Infrastructure Development Programme
A three-day international workshop is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa on the implementation of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) and private… Read more »
April 15, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS to Send 40 Volunteers to Sierra Leone
ECOWAS plans to deploy 40 volunteers to Sierra Leone to support the country’s health and education sectors. To this end, a delegation of the ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP)… Read more »
West Africa: Sub-Regional Meeting of Experts in Banjul On Education of Girls and Other Vulnerable Children
A meeting of regional experts on education of girls and other vulnerable children is scheduled to take place in Banjul from 16 to 19 of April 2013 under the auspices of the ECOWAS… Read more »
April 09, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS, EU Sign 74 Million-Euro Agreement to Support AFISMA, Free Movement
ECOWAS and the European Union on Tuesday, 9th April 2013 in Abuja, signed a grant agreement for 76 million Euros to support the African-led International Mission in Mali (AFISMA),… Read more »
March 28, 2013
West Africa: Japan Supports ECOWAS Mission in Guinea Bissau With 44, 800 Us Dollars
The Government of Japan has donated 44, 800 US dollars to ECOWAS in support of the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea Bissau (ECOMIB). The cheque for the grant was made on 22nd March 2013 at… Read more »
January 22, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Energy Centre Lauded for Its Achievements
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo has congratulated the Cape-Verde based Regional Centre for Renewable… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Supports Cape Verde Flood Victims
The ECOWAS Commission has presented a cheque of US$190,000 to the Government of Cape Verde in support of victims of the unprecedented flood disaster which caused severe losses of… Read more »
January 18, 2013
West Africa: Regional Leaders Meet On Political Developments in Mali, Guinea Bissau
ECOWAS leaders will meet in an extraordinary session in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday, 19th January 2013, to agree additional measures for resolving the crisis in Mali… Read more »
January 10, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Lauds Nigerian Armed Forces for Regional Peace
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo, has commended members of the Nigerian Armed Forces for their immense… Read more »
December 19, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Supports Ivorian Refugees in Liberia with Humanitarian Assistance
The ECOWAS Commission on Tuesday 18th December 2012 in Monrovia, handed over 300 metric tons of rice to the Liberian Government for distribution to more than 66,800 Ivorian… Read more »
November 30, 2012
West Africa: ECOWA Mobilizes Member States On Child Protection
The ECOWAS Commission has called on Member States to support the implementation of regional Policy and Plan of Action for Child Protection and Child Trafficking as entry points for… Read more »
November 13, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Supports Nigerian Flood Victims With Us$382,000
The ECOWAS Commission has presented a cheque for US$382,000 to the Government of Nigeria to help mitigate the effects of the recent flood disaster which claimed several lives and… Read more »
November 07, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Calls for Comprehensive Action Plan for Infrastructure Development in West Africa
ECOWAS has called on Member States and other stakeholders to evolve a comprehensive and concerted Action Plan to advance the development of infrastructure programme and projects in… Read more »
November 05, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Launches Food Security Programme
The ECOWAS Commission has launched an "ambitious programme" to promote food self-sufficiency and reduce food import into the region by 40 percent over the next three years,… Read more »
October 15, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Commiserates With Nigeria Over Devastating Floods
The ECOWAS Commission wishes to commiserate with the Government and people of Nigeria over the devastating floods that have claimed lives and caused substantial damage to property… Read more »
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