March 13, 2013
West Africa: Call for Abolition of 90-Day Stay Limit for ECOWAS Citizens
Two key provisions of the regional Protocol on free movement of persons, one of which imposes a 90-day limit for community citizens visiting other Member States and another… Read more »
March 12, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS in Solidarity With Venezuela
The Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Toga Gayewea McIntosh is among dignitaries that have visited the Venezuelan Embassy in Abuja to commiserate with the Government and… Read more »
March 08, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Discuss AFISMA Transformation Into UN Operation
A Select Committee of the ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff met in Bamako on Friday 8th March 2013 to consider procedures for the transformation of the African-led International… Read more »
March 09, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Condoles With Government and People of Venezuela Over President Chavez's Death
ECOWAS has expressed deep shock and sadness over the sudden death of President Hugo Chavez. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré… Read more »
February 24, 2013
West Africa: Ecowas Hails Sierra Leone On Democracy
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo has congratulated Sierra Leoneans for their commitment to democracy as… Read more »
February 19, 2013
West Africa: West Africa Moves to Revive Economic Partnership Agreement Negotations With EU
West Africa's experts are meeting in Accra, Ghana from Wednesday, 20th February 2013 in the latest effort to jump-start the stalled Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)… Read more »
February 13, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Commiserates with Guinea Over Death of Top Military Officers
The President of the ECOWAS Commission Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo has sent a condolence message to the President of Guinea, His Excellency Prof. Alpha Conde… Read more »
February 04, 2013
West Africa: Nigerian is Miss ECOWAS Peace Ambassador
Nigeria’s Hyeladzirra “Zirra” Banu has been crowned Miss ECOWAS Peace Ambassador 2012, after beating 26 other contestants at the pageant held recently in Port… Read more »
February 02, 2013
West Africa: Minister Urges Citizens to Embrace Regional Integration Programmes
The Benin Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Jonas Gbian, has urged citizens of the country to embrace various programmes embarked upon by ECOWAS and the UEMOA Commissions to… Read more »
January 31, 2013
West Africa: Deployment of Military Contingents to Mali Soon to Be Completed
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo has expressed confidence that the deployment of all military contingents… Read more »
January 01, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Agree Modalities On Rapid Deployment of Additional Forces
The ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDDS) ended its one-day emergency meeting on 26th January 2013 in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire agreeing on the acceleration of the… Read more »
January 19, 2013
West Africa: West African Capital Markets Integration Council Inaugurated
The President of ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo on 18th January 2013 in Abuja, inaugurated the West African Capital Markets… Read more »
January 24, 2013
West Africa: Mali Commits to Implementation of UN Resolution
The Government of Mali has reaffirmed its "determination to fulfil its obligations" arising from the UN Security Council Resolution 2085 authorising the deployment of an… 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 12, 2013
West Africa: Statement of the President of the ECOWAS Commission On the Situation in Mali
The ECOWAS Commission deplores that despite the efforts made to find political solutions to the separatist crisis in Mali, the situation has seriously deteriorated over the past… Read more »
January 11, 2013
West Africa: Communique of the ECOWAS Chairman On Mali
The ECOWAS Authority expresses deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Mali, particularly the on-going attempt by terrorist occupation forces to capture Konna and progress… 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 24, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Condoles With President Jonathan Over Fatal Chopper Crash
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo has expressed his heartfelt sympathy and solidarity with President… Read more »
December 17, 2012
West Africa: President Ouedraogo Meets ECOWAS Ambassadors in Liberia
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo, said in Monrovia on Monday 17th December 2012 that in addition to peace… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Reassures Citizens On Security, Peace and Stability
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo, has assured Community citizens of the organization's determination to… Read more »
December 13, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Cautions Against Protracted Dialogue On Mali
The ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Mrs. Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman says it would be "dangerous" to rely on dialogue as the sole strategy for… Read more »
December 10, 2012
West Africa: Towards the Adoption of an ECOWAS Common External Tariff
The 12th meeting of the ECOWAS-UEMOA Joint Management Committee on the Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET) will take place in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire from 11 to 15 December 2012. Read more »
December 12, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Statement On Mali
ECOWAS has learnt today with concern the events that led to the resignation of Mr. Cheik Modibo DIARRA, Prime Minister of the transitional Government of Mali. Read more »