November 18, 2011
West Africa: ECOWAS Summit for Integrated Response Against Piracy
A summit of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government is being planned in the first quarter of 2012 to get the political support of regional leaders behind West Africa's effort to… Read more »
West Africa: President Gbeho Calls for Viable Airline Industry in ECOWAS Region
The President of the ECOWAS Commission His Excellency James Victor Gbeho has called on the authorities and other stakeholders in the region to create the enabling environment for a… Read more »
November 16, 2011
West Africa: ECOWAS Urged to Arrest Rising Spate of Piracy, Terrorism in the Region
A retreat of senior ECOWAS officials and other stakeholders has warned of a looming time bomb linked to the increased incidence of piracy and terrorism in the region and urged… Read more »
November 15, 2011
West Africa: Move to Regulate Informal Trade in the ECOWAS Region
A two-day regional workshop on the design, development and implementation of a harmonized programme for the management and/or regulation of informal trade in the ECOWAS region… Read more »
November 14, 2011
West Africa: ECOWAS Member States Review Coordination Challenges in Programme Implementation
Officials of ECOWAS Institutions and regional stakeholders on Monday 14th November 2011 in Accra, Ghana, began a comprehensive review of the state of cooperation and synergy in the… Read more »
West Africa: Command Post Exercise for ECOWAS Standby Force in Accra
A Command Post Exercise (CPX) to evaluate aspects of the main component of the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) opens at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra… Read more »
November 08, 2011
West Africa: President Gbeho Commends Liberians for Commitment to Democracy (ECOWAS)
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency James Victor Gbeho has commended Liberians for their high sense of patriotism by exercising their constitutional right in the… Read more »
November 05, 2011
West Africa: Ecowas Statement on the Eve of The 8 November Presidential Run-off Elections
The attention of the ECOWAS Commission has been drawn to an undated press statement titled "CDC Final Position on the holding of electionson November 8, 2011" and issued on 4… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Surprise at Tubman's Boycott Pronouncement
The attention of the ECOWAS Commission has been drawn to an undated press statement titled "CDC Final Position on the holding of electionson November 8, 2011" and issued on 4… Read more »
November 02, 2011
West Africa: ECOWAS Sends More Observers for Liberia's Presidential Run-Off
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is sending an enlarged 200-member Election Observation Mission to monitor Liberia's Presidential run- off polls on 11th… Read more »
November 01, 2011
West Africa: Task Force On ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol Meets in Lagos
A meeting of the National Task Force on the removal of impediments to the implementation of the ECOWAS Protocol on free movement of citizens, goods and services in Nigeria, opened… Read more »
October 31, 2011
West Africa: Accra to Host Regional Workshop On Drug Use, HIV Risk Among Youth (ECOWAS)
A five-day workshop on drug use and HIV risk among youth in West Africa will open in Accra, Ghana on Tuesday, 1st November 2011 as part of continuing efforts by ECOWAS to address… Read more »
October 28, 2011
Liberia: Ecowas Reacts to Opposition's Run-Off Boycott Plan
The ECOWAS Commission has received with deep concern news of the decision by the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), the main opposition party in Liberia, led by Mr. Winston… Read more »
October 25, 2011
West Africa: Sierra Leone Electoral Commission Pays Courtesy Visit to ECOWAS Commission
A four-member delegation of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Sierra Leone led by its Chairperson, Dr. Christiana Thorpe on Tuesday, 25th October 2011 met with the… Read more »
October 27, 2011
West Africa: Transport Ministers Propose Measures to Improve Viability of West African Airlines (ECOWAS)
West Africa's Transport Ministers have made wide-ranging proposals for the improvement of the operating environment for airlines in the region, to enhance their viability and… Read more »
West Africa: Flight Discount for ECOWAS Trade Fair Participants
Exhibitors and other participants attending the 6th ECOWAS Trade Fair which begins on 25th November 2011 in Lome, Togo, are to enjoy a 50-per cent discount on economy and business… Read more »
October 25, 2011
West Africa: Regional Ministers Meet On Proposals to Improve Aviation Sector (ECOWAS)
Transport and Aviation Ministers in West Africa have been urged to work out innovative mechanisms to overcome the challenges militating against the viability of regional airlines… Read more »
October 21, 2011
West Africa: ECOWAS Commission Unveils New Presidential Lounge
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency James Victor Gbeho on Thursday, 20th October 2011 unveiled a Presidential Lounge, which will serve as a meeting room for… Read more »
West Africa: High-Level Meeting of Experts On Improving Regional Aviation Sector Opens in Accra (ECOWAS)
Ghana plans to establish a separate air navigation service provider as part of initiatives to modernize its aviation sector, improve the environment for efficient airline… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Pledges to Address Child Rights Challenges in West Africa
ECOWAS is willing to strengthen its legal and other relevant instruments to address child rights issues in the region, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency James… Read more »
October 19, 2011
West Africa: ECOWAS Lauds President Pires Over Mo Ibrahim Prize
The ECOWAS Commission has received with pride the news of the award of the 2011 Mo Ibrahim Prize for Good Governance in Africa to His Excellency Pedro Verona Pires, former… Read more »
October 18, 2011
West Africa: ECOWAS Allocates Statutory Positions to Member States
ECOWAS leaders on Tuesday, 18th October 2011 ended an extra-ordinary summit in Abuja by approving the allocation of statutory positions at the ECOWAS Commission to Member States… Read more »
October 15, 2011
West Africa: ECOWAS Telecommunications and ICT Ministers Meeting Ends
The 11th meeting of ECOWAS Telecommunications and Information and Communication Technologies Ministers (Telecoms-ICT) from the 15 Community Member States ended at Yamoussoukro,… Read more »
October 18, 2011
West Africa: Partners Develop 2012 Work Plan for Malaria Control and Elimination (Ecowas)
Partners under the West Africa Roll-Back Malaria Sub Regional Network (WARN) have developed a 2012 Work Plan after sharing information with country representatives on the… Read more »
October 17, 2011
West Africa: Extra-Ordinary Summit On Allocation of Statutory Positions to Hold (ECOWAS)
ECOWAS leaders are holding an extra-ordinary summit in Abuja on Tuesday, 18th October 2011 on the allocation of statutory positions within the regional organization and Community… Read more »
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