West Africa: ECOWAS Urges Policy Harmonization for Fisheries Development

The ECOWAS Commissioner for Agriculture, Environment and Water Resources, Dr. Marc Atouga, has called on Member States to harmonize their policies and efforts in the fisheries… Read more »

West Africa: Fisheries Experts to Develop Mechanisms for Coherent Management of Fisheries Resources At Cotonou Meeting

Fisheries experts are meeting in Cotonou, Benin Republic from 27th August 2012 to articulate a regional framework for the integrated, coherent and efficient management of West… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS, Partners Evaluate Refugee Integration and Resettlement Projects in Guinea

An ECOWAS delegation has concluded a nine-day mission to Guinea along with officials from the African Development Bank (ADB) and the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) to… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Statement On the Formation of Government of National Unity in Mali

The ECOWAS Commission has taken note of the formation, yesterday, of the Transitional Government of National Unity in Mali, a development that is in line with the Decisions of the… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff Make New Proposals for Resolution of Mali Crisis

The ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) ended its emergency meeting in Bamako, on 14th August 2012, with new proposals for the resolution of the crisis in Mali,… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Solidarity At Late President Atta-Mills' Funeral

Ten West African leaders were among the 12 Heads of State and delegations from more than 50 countries that attended the State funeral of Ghana's late President John Evans… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Leaders in Regional Solidarity At Late President Atta-Mills' Funeral

The remains of Ghana's late President John Evans Atta-Mills were laid to rest near the Osu Castle (seat of Government) on Friday 10th August 2012, after a State funeral ceremony… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

West Africa: Niger Honours ECOWAS Mediation Team

Niger Republic authorities have honoured members of the ECOWAS Mediation Team led by former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, for contributing to the… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »