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 »
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 »
October 23, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS, China to Hold Talks On Trade, Investment and Technical Cooperation
A high-level delegation of ECOWAS and Chinese officials will hold talks on Wednesday, 24th October 2012 in Abuja on ways to boost trade, investment and technical cooperation… Read more »
August 03, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Urges China and Africa to Explore New Trade Partnerships for Sustainable Development
China and Africa should explore new partnerships to benefit both parties for the purpose of sustainable development, the ECOWAS Vice-President Toga Gayewea McIntosh has urged.… Read more »
March 13, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Steps Up Preparations for Business Forum With China
ECOWAS has intensified preparations for the Second Business Forum with China with the inaugural meeting of the Presidents of the Regional Business Associations (RBAs) and a joint… Read more »
February 29, 2012
West Africa: Second ECOWAS-China Economic Forum to Hold in Ghana
Ghana will host the second edition of the ECOWAS-China forum between 20-21 March 2012 in Accra, Ghana, during which private sector operators will seek to develop partnerships in… Read more »
June 24, 2011
West Africa: ECOWAS Invites China to Participate in Regional Fair in 2011
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency James Victor Gbeho, has invited the private sector of the Peoples Republic of China to participate in the sixth ECOWAS Trade… Read more »
June 25, 2011
West Africa: ECOWAS Statement On World Drug Day
It is no longer a secret that drug trafficking through West Africa is a billion-dollar trade. Many of the 15 ECOWAS Member States are cited in various international reports… Read more »
June 21, 2011
West Africa: ECOWAS to Emulate Chinese Devepment Model
ECOWAS would explore the possibility of emulating the integrated approach to development which has transformed China into an economic giant for the benefit of the citizens, the… Read more »
June 10, 2011
West Africa: Joint ECOWAS Delegation, Chinese Officials to Meet On Integration Projects Support
A high-level Joint Delegation of officials of the ECOWAS Commission and some Member States began talks on Monday 20th June 20911 with Chinese leaders and public-private sector… Read more »
May 09, 2011
West Africa: ECOWAS And India Sign Agreement for Multi Sectoral Cooperation
ECOWAS and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen multi sectoral cooperation in nine identified core areas. The MOU was signed on 6 May 2011 by the President… Read more »
March 29, 2011
West Africa: Japan Donates 60,000 U.S.$ to Support Ecowas Drug Programme in Guinea
The Government of Japan has presented a cheque for $60,000 U.S.$ to enable ECOWAS strengthen the operational capacity of Guinea's Inter- Ministerial Drug Coordinating Committee… Read more »
October 26, 2010
West Africa: Ecowas And Indian to Strenthen Their Collaboration
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Ambassador James Victor Gbeho on Monday, 25th October 2010 hailed India's emergence as one of the leading economies of the world as " one of… Read more »