December 16
Ghana: ECOWAS Heads of State and Government hold Sixty-Sixth Ordinary Summit in Abuja
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held its sixty-sixth ordinary session today, December 15, 2024, in Abuja,… Read more »
December 08
Ghana: The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E Dr Omar Alieu TOURAY, Congratulates Ghanaian People on Their Successful And Generally-Peaceful Elections
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E Dr Omar Alieu TOURAY, congratulates Ghanaian people on their successful and generally-peaceful elections.The President of the Commission… Read more »
November 22
West Africa: Ecowas Convenes Experts In Accra To Update The Regional Infrastructure Master Plan
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened a high-level consultative meeting in Accra to deliberate on the update of its Regional Infrastructure Master Plan… Read more »
October 03
West Africa: ECOWAS To Strengthen Regional Connectivity With Cavalla River Bridge Handover
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will officially hand over the construction the site for the construction of the Cavalla River Bridge, connecting Côte… Read more »
July 08
West Africa: Sixty-Fifth (65th) Ordinary Session of The Authority of Heads of State and Government
1. The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held its Sixty-Fifth (65 TH) Ordinary Session on 7 th July 2024 in… Read more »
January 28
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 »
July 26, 2023
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 »
April 26, 2021
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 »
December 28, 2020
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 »
December 14, 2020
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 »
November 02, 2020
West Africa: Disclaimer Concerning a False Statement on Guinea Ascribed to the President of the ECOWAS Commission
Over the past few hours, malicious persons have been circulating on social media, a false statement ascribed to the President of the ECOWAS Commission. Read more »
October 22, 2020
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 »
July 21, 2020
West Africa: Regional Meeting on Continental Free Trade Area for ECOWAS Institutions
The Economic Community of West African States held a virtual meeting on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for ECOWAS Institutions and Specialised Agencies on the… Read more »
February 13, 2020
West Africa: ECOWAS holds High Level Meeting on Closure of Land Borders by Nigeria to Goods
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is holing a high level meeting of technical meeting of the Directors General of Customs and Trade as well… Read more »
January 23, 2020
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 »
September 09, 2019
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 »
July 25, 2019
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 »
April 26, 2018
West Africa: ECOWAS Parliament Worried About Threats to Parliamentary Practice in Sierra Leone
The ECOWAS Parliament has learnt about worrying developments in the just inaugurated Parliament of Sierra Leone. Read more »
November 04, 2017
West Africa: Abuja Statement – "Deepening Africa's Integration In The Global Economy Through Trade And Investment Facilitation For Development"
1. The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Commission of the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the WTO Friends of Investment Facilitation… Read more »
October 06, 2017
West Africa: Head Of Ecowas Election Observatory Mission Charges Liberians On Successful Poll
The Head, ECOWAS 71-member Election Observation Mission to Liberia Mr. John Dramani Mahama has charged Liberians to ensure successful presidential and parliamentary elections… Read more »
December 12, 2016
West Africa: President Sirleaf Leads High-level ECOWAS Delegation to The Gambia
The President of the Republic of Liberia and Chairperson of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Madam Ellen… Read more »
December 11, 2016
West Africa: Ecowas, African Union and UN statement on Political Developments
The ECOWAS Commission, the African Union Commission and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) have received information that the Gambian incumbent… Read more »
September 23, 2015
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 »
September 17, 2015
Burkina Faso: Ecowas, AU & UN Issue Joint Condemnation of Burkina Faso Coup
ECOWAS, African Union and United Nations, which jointly chair the International Follow-up and Support Group for the Transition in Burkina Faso (GISAT-BF), have learned with great… Read more »
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