August 10, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Urges Immortalization of Late President Attah Mills' Legacy
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo, says the greatest tribute to the memory of Ghana's late President,… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS, UN to Deepen Cooperation in Addressing Humanitarian Challenges
ECOWAS and the United Nations have agreed to deepen cooperation in addressing the myriad humanitarian challenges facing West Africa including the increasing numbers of internally… Read more »
August 08, 2012
West Africa: West African Airlines Urged to Promote Regional Development Agenda
West African airlines have been challenged to offer "concrete proposals" for holistically addressing challenges confronting the sector to make them more effective partners in… Read more »
August 07, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Promotes Campaign to End Violence Against Women
ECOWAS Commission and the Africa Unite Campaign are rallying ECOWAS Member States to help end violence against women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa. To this end, the 5th Regional… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS President Highlights Staff Cooperation
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Ambassador Kadré Désire Ouédraogo, has assured staff that his management team will carry them along in delivering on… Read more »
West Africa: Joint ECOWAS-Interpol Drug Operations Result in Arrests, Large Seizures
Law enforcement officers from agencies responsible for drug investigations in three ECOWAS countries have completed a week-long capacity building training- cum-operational… Read more »
July 07, 2012
West Africa: Jury Meets On 2012 Oustanding African Women Scientist Award
The jury for the selection of the 2012 African Union's Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Awards for Women, being implemented on behalf of the Union by ECOWAS, began a meeting on Monday, 6th… 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 »
August 02, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS President Says Elimination of Malaria in the Region a Priority
ECOWAS has made the elimination of malaria in West Africa by 2015 a major priority using an integrated strategy that involves strengthening of the vector control (biolarviciding)… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Rallies Support for Its Malaria Elimination Campaign
ll hands should be on deck in support of the campaign by ECOWAS to eliminate malaria in the West African region by 2015, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Ambassador Kadre… Read more »
July 31, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS President Receives Proposal for Enhancing the Powers of the Community Parliament
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Ambassador Kadre Desire Ouedraogo has received a draft legal instrument for the enhancement of the powers of the Community's 120-member… Read more »
West Africa: Statement By the ECOWAS Commission On the Return to Mali of Dioncounda Traore
The ECOWAS Commission welcomes the return of H.E. Dionkounda Traoré to Mali on 27 July 2012 to resume his functions as Interim President of the Transition. Read more »
July 30, 2012
West Africa: Coordinating Council Inaugurated for ECOWAS Volunteer Programme
A 16-member Council to coordinate the activities of the ECOWAS Volunteer Programme (EVP) has been inaugurated by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Ambassador Kadre Desire… Read more »
July 28, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Call for International Support On Mali
The Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) of ECOWAS Member States has endorsed the report and outcome of the Technical Assessment Mission (TAM) to Mali and called for… Read more »
July 25, 2012
West Africa: Ecowas Condoles the Government and People of Ghana On the Death of President
ECOWAS has learnt with shock and sadness the passing away of President John Evans Atta Mills yesterday at the age of 68. His death has robbed the region of a voice of wisdom which… Read more »
West Africa: African First Ladies Urged to Synergize for Peace
The wife of the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Mrs. Kadre Desire Ouedraogo, has called for synergy, complementarity, strong partnership and collaboration between the African… Read more »
July 18, 2012
West Africa: Mali Satisfied With Conclusions of ECOWAS Technical Assessment Mission
The Malian Prime Minister, Dr. Cheick Modibo Diarra, has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the just-concluded Technical Assessment Mission (TAM) to Mali, made up of… Read more »
July 25, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Urged to Intensify Efforts Toward Enduring Regional Peace and Security
The ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Mrs. Salamatu Suleiman, has called on regional defence chiefs to redouble efforts at ensuring enduring peace and… Read more »
July 24, 2012
West Africa: Emergency Meeting of Ecowas Committee of Defence Staff on Mali in Abidjan
ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) will hold an emergency meeting in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire 25-26 July 2012 on the outcome of the recent Technical Assessment… Read more »
July 23, 2012
Africa: Ecowas President Pledges to Improve Implementation of Regional
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Ambassador Kadre Desire Ouedraogo, has pledged to work for the rigorous implementation of the regional Protocol on free movement of persons… Read more »
July 13, 2012
West Africa: Regional Committee Agree Parameters for Baseline Data On Evaluation of ECOWAS Programmes
An inter-institutional Steering Committee has agreed the parameters for the baseline data to guide the evaluation of the efficacy of ECOWAS programmes in meeting the… Read more »
July 18, 2012
West Africa: Ghana to Host 7th ECOWAS Trade Fair in October 2013
The 7th ECOWAS Trade fair being hosted by Ghana will take place from 24th October to 4th November 2013 in Accra, with the official launch scheduled for 30th August 2012 also in… Read more »
July 09, 2012
Mali: Regional Bloc Wants Inclusive Government
The ECOWAS Contact Group on the Mali crisis has called for a government of national unity to implement the road map for a peaceful end to the crisis in the country through the… Read more »
July 14, 2012
West Africa: Senegal Dominates 5th Ecowas Wrestling Tournament
Defending champions and host Senegal lived up to pre-tournament billing by winning five of the six gold medals at stake at the 5th ECOWAS African Wresting competition which ended… Read more »
West Africa: African Union Endorses All Ecowas Decisions On Mali
The 327th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, which took place in Addis Ababa on 14 July 2012, endorsed all the latest Decisions taken by ECOWAS with… Read more »
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