West Africa: Launch of the 1st Edition of the West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST)

The West African artistic community is preparing to vibrate to the rhythm of creativity and cultural diversity with the official launch of the first edition of the West African… Read more »

West Africa: West Africa's Disaster Management Experts Convene in Accra to Strengthen Regional Recovery and Resilience Strategies

Heads of Disaster Management and Civil Protection Agencies from ECOWAS Member States are gathered in Accra, Ghana for the 16th Consultative Meeting of the Regional Committee for… Read more »

West Africa: Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers on the Contingency Plan and Modalities on the Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Republics of Mali and Niger from ECOWAS Holds in Accra

The Extraordinary Session of the Council of Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the contingency plan and modalities on the withdrawal of Burkina… Read more »

West Africa: West Africa Takes Ownership Of The West African Police Information System (WAPIS): A strategic Milestone In Regional Security

The official transfer of the West African Police Information System (WAPIS) to national and regional authorities signifies a crucial advancement in regional cooperation and the… Read more »

Gambia: ECOWAS Commission Strengthens The National Early Warning Response Mechanism Of The Gambia And Liberia

The Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs organized hybrid sessions to review the state of implementation of the ECOWAS Protection and Human Security Integrated… Read more »

West Africa: Liberia House of Reps Impasse - Outcome of Second ECOWAS Mediation

The President of the Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, acting on the recommendation of the 53rd Ordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS, EU, And Interpol Set To Hand Over The West African Police Information System (WAPIS) — A New Era Of Data-Driven Security Begins

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in close collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and with financial… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Donates 2,238,000 US Dollars to Agricultural Research Centres in the Region to Boost Youth Employment.*

The ECOWAS Commission, as part of the Regional Strategy for Youth Employment in Ag-ricultural Value Chains has donated Two Million, Two Hundred and Thirty-Eight thousand US Dollars… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Urges Members To Continue Engagement With Breakaway States 'Until Further Notice'

The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Nigerfrom ECOWAS has become effective today, 29th January 2025. However, inthe spirit of regional… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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: 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 »

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: 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »