West Africa: ECOWAS Communique on Burkina Faso, Mali & Niger

The attention of the Commission of the Economic Co1nrnunity of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) has been drawn to a statement broadcast on the National Televisions of Mali… Read more »

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 »

West Africa: ECOWAS Commission's Women, Peace and Security Guidelines Unveiled for Continuous Gender Mainstreaming of Peace and Security Operations

Abuja, Nigeria, April 23, 2021. The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Guidelines of the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) of the ECOWAS Commission were… Read more »

Nigeria: ECOWAS Commemorates 20th Anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security

ECOWAS Commission held a two-day virtual meeting on the 21ST and 22nd December 2020 in commemoration of the 20TH anniversary of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Galvanises Support to Increase Women Participation in Electroral Processes in the Region in Collaboration with UN Office to the African Union (UNOAU)

The Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs engaged virtually with ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC), Women Leaders, ECOWAS Election Assistance and Democracy… Read more »

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 »

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 »

West Africa: ECOWAS Conflict Prevention Focal Points Work Out Response Planning Strategies for Emerging Crisis

The Focal Points Directorates of the ECOWAS Conflict Prevention Framework (ECPF) are facilitating the coming into prominence of response planning strategies for emerging crisis… Read more »

Nigeria: ECOWAS, AU Convene Youth Dialogue In Nigeria Towards The Promotion Of Peace And Security

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in collaboration with the African Union (AU) convened a National youth dialogue in Nigeria which birthed… Read more »

West Africa: Naval Chiefs Sign Pact on Maritime Security

The Chiefs of Naval staff of Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Sierra Leone as well as the Chief of Coast Guard of Liberia and the high Commander of the National Gendarmerie of Burkina… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Extraordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government on the Political Crisis in Burkina Faso

Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria, 22 September 2015 Read more »

West Africa: Ghana's President Mahama Urges Vigilance On Mali

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has called for "vigilance, attention and more hard work" to consolidate the gains from efforts at returning Mali to democracy and sustainable… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Defence Chiefs to Discuss Political Reconciliation in Mali, Re-Hating of AFISMA

The political reconciliation process in Mali and the transformation of the African-led Support Mission in the country - AFISMA - into the UN Mission are top on the agenda of the… 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: 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 »

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 »

West Africa: ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Seek West African Command for UN Mission in Mali

The 12,800-strong UN stabilization force which is to replace the African-led Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA) should be commanded by a West African, in recognition of the region's… Read more »

West Africa: Regional Defence Chiefs Charged On Successful Transformation of Afisma Into UN Mission in Mali

Cote d'Ivoire's Minister in Charge of Defence in the Office of the President, Mr. Paul Koffi Koffi Has Urged Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff to Make Recommendations for the… Read more »

West Africa: Message of Condolences of the AFISMA Head of Mission, Following the Death of Brigadier General Yaye Garba, Afisma Deputy Force Commander

President Pierre Buyoya, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and Head of the African-led International Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA), has… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS, Partners Have Made Irreversible Progress in Mali

ECOWAS and the international community have made irreversible progress in Mali by freeing the north of the country from the grip of terrorists and securing its territorial… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Sympathizes With Nigeria Over Pilots Death

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo has sent a condolence message to Nigeria's President Dr. Goodluck Ebele… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Defence Chiefs to Discuss Modalities for Transformation of Afisma Into UN Mission in Mali

The modalities for the transformation of the African-led International Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA) into a UN Mission will be discussed at a two-day meeting of the… Read more »

West Africa: Regional Defence Chiefs Charged On Successful Transformation of Afisma Into UN Mission in Mali

Cote d'Ivoire's Minister in charge of Defence in the office of the President, Mr. Paul Koffi Koffi has urged regional chiefs of defence staff to make recommendations for the… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS, UN Partners Review Regional Peace Support Projects

An ECOWAS delegation and officials of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and UNESCO have ended a three-day meeting in Dakar, Senegal for the review of the regional… Read more »