West Africa: Experts to Validate Report of Study On Equivalence of Certificates in ECOWAS Region

A technical group of experts will meet in Lome, Togo, from 3rd to 6th August 2011 to validate the report of a feasibility study on the Equivalence of Certificates in West Africa.… Read more »

West Africa: West African Police Chiefs Agree Joint Security Operations (ECOWAS)

A two-day meeting of the Technical Sub-Committees of the West African Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO) ended on Friday, 15th July 2011 in Conakry, Guinea with participants… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS, Germany Hold Cooperation Talks

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency James Victor Gbeho on Thursday, 14th July 2010 called for Germany's contribution to the 108-million US dollar electricity… Read more »

West Africa: Chinese Companies to Invest in Infrastracure Development Projects (ECOWAS)

China Engineering Company Ltd (CAMCE) has agreed to invest in the development of a 150-room hotel and golf complex at Lungi to accompany the upgrade of the airport in the Sierra… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Loses a Commissioner

The ECOWAS Commission has announced with deep regret the death of its pioneer Commissioner for Trade, Industry and Mines, Tourism and Free Movement of Persons and Goods, Honourable… Read more »

West Africa: West African Police Chiefs to Meet in Conakry

The Technical Sub-Committee of the West African Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO) will meet on 14th and 15th July 2011 in Conakry, the Guinean capital as part of continued pursuit… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS, UN to Deepen Collaboration in Addressing Humanitarian Challenges

The United Nations is to send a technical mission to work with the ECOWAS Commission for the elaboration of a mechanism for responding to humanitarian challenges in the ECOWAS… Read more »

West Africa: Capacity Building Workshop On MDGs for ECOWAS Member States in Accra

The ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with InWent, a capacity building institution in Germany, is organizing a training workshop in Accra, Ghana, to strengthen the capacities of… Read more »

West Africa: President Jonathan Canvasses Speedy Ratification, Domestication of African Convention On IDPs (ECOWAS)

The current ECOWAS Chairman and President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has called on ECOWAS Member States to ratify and domesticate the African Union (AU) Convention on… Read more »

West Africa: Association of West African Judges to Be Set Up Soon (ECOWAS)

An Ad-hoc Committee comprising judicial representatives of five ECOWAS Member States has been set up to draft the basic Regulations and Rules of Procedure for the setting up of an… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Member States Urged to Implement African Convention On IDPs

A two-day meeting of experts on humanitarian issues in West Africa has been charged to come up with proposals to facilitate the speedy ratification and implementation of the… Read more »

West Africa: President Gbeho Urges Speedy Compliance With Decisions of ECOWAS

The ECOWAS Commission will put in place measures to facilitate the speedy implementation of the pronouncements of the Community Court of Justice, President of the Commission, His… Read more »

West Africa: Togo to Host 6th ECOWAS Trade Fair in November 2011

The Government of Togo will in November 2011 host the 6th ECOWAS Trade Fair, a regional platform for accessing West Africa's market of some 300 million consumers. In a letter to… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS to Discuss Implementation of Convention On Internally Displaced Persons

ECOWAS Ministers will gather in Abuja on 7th July 2011 to discuss the ratification and implementation of the African Union (AU) Convention for the Protection and Assistance of… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Commended for Move Toward Inclusiveness, Equity, Transparency

The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma has commended the ECOWAS Commission for moving toward more inclusiveness, effectiveness, equity and… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Urged to Help Create Enabling Environment for Viable Airline Industry

A Consultative meeting of air transport experts has called on the ECOWAS Commission to assist in the creation of conducive environment for the operation of airlines within the… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Statement On World Drug Day

It is no longer a secret that drug trafficking through West Africa is a billion-dollar trade. Many of the 15 ECOWAS Member States are cited in various international reports… Read more »

West Africa: Experts Call for Promotion of Non-Timber Forest Products in West Africa (ECOWAS)

Participants at a three-day workshop on restoration techniques and soil enrichment with tree species that have high potential of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) have called on… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Invites China to Participate in Regional Fair in 2011

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency James Victor Gbeho, has invited the private sector of the Peoples Republic of China to participate in the sixth ECOWAS Trade… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS to Emulate Chinese Devepment Model

ECOWAS would explore the possibility of emulating the integrated approach to development which has transformed China into an economic giant for the benefit of the citizens, the… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Commission Expresses Concern Over Indiscriminate Movement of Weapons

The ECOWAS Commission wishes to express its deep concern over reports of the illicit movement of sophisticated weapons and mercenary fighters across the region's borders, a… Read more »

West Africa: Joint ECOWAS Delegation, Chinese Officials to Meet On Integration Projects Support

A high-level Joint Delegation of officials of the ECOWAS Commission and some Member States began talks on Monday 20th June 20911 with Chinese leaders and public-private sector… Read more »

West Africa: Forest Resources Management Workshop for West African Farmers in Niamey (ECOWAS)

West African farmers are to undergo a training workshop from 20th to -22nd June 2011 in Niamey, Niger on restoration techniques and soil enrichment with tree species with high… Read more »

West Africa: 4th Edition of ECOWAS Traditional Wrestling Competition Opens 9th June in Dakar

The 4th Edition of the ECOWAS Traditional Wresting Tournament opens on Thursday 9th June in Dakar, the Senegalese capital, with 65 wrestlers from 13 of the 15 Member States… Read more »

West Africa: Ministers Validate the ECOWAS Mineral Development Policy

Regional Ministers in-charge of the Mineral Sector have validated the ECOWAS Mineral Development Policy (EMDP) and urged the Community Council of Ministers to recommend the… Read more »