November 14, 2012
West Africa: Ministers Call for Exclusive Funding of Infrastructure Projects in West Africa
ECOWAS Ministers in charge of infrastructure have recommended that part of the proceeds of the Community Levy, a 0.5 per cent levy on imports from outside the region, used to… Read more »
November 13, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Supports Nigerian Flood Victims With Us$382,000
The ECOWAS Commission has presented a cheque for US$382,000 to the Government of Nigeria to help mitigate the effects of the recent flood disaster which claimed several lives and… Read more »
November 07, 2012
West Africa: Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding of the Defence and Security Sector in Guinea Bssau
The Memorandum of Understanding on the implementation of the roadmap of the defence and security sector reform programme of Guinea Bissau (PRSDS), as well as the mission agreement… Read more »
November 12, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Determined On Its Two-Pronged Aproach to Solving Mali Crisis
ECOWAS leaders on Sunday 11th November 2012 in Abuja adopted a harmonized Concept of Operations for the deployment an African-led international force in Mali and requested the… Read more »
November 09, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Member States Urged to Use Establised Financial Mechanisms to Develop Infrastructure in the Region
ECOWAS Member States have been urged to leverage established infrastructure financial mechanisms such as the Special Telecommunications fund and the Transport and Energy sector… Read more »
November 08, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Commission President Visits Bissau
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadre Desire Ouedraogo on Wednesday, 7th November 2012, paid a lightning visit to Guinea-Bissau accompanied by the… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Foreign and Defence Ministers to Meet in Abuja On Mali
West Africa’s Foreign Affairs and Defence Ministers will meet in Abuja on Friday, 9th November 2012 as the region continues consultations on UN Security Council Resolution… Read more »
November 07, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Calls for Comprehensive Action Plan for Infrastructure Development in West Africa
ECOWAS has called on Member States and other stakeholders to evolve a comprehensive and concerted Action Plan to advance the development of infrastructure programme and projects in… Read more »
November 06, 2012
West Africa: Formalization of Ecowas Mission in Guinea-Bissau
The deployment of an ECOWAS mission to Guinea-Bissau (ECOMIB) since March 2012 is due to be formalized with the signing of a mission agreement (SOMA) and the Memorandum of… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Ministers Meet in Yamoussoukro On Regional Infrastructure Development
ECOWAS Ministers in charge of infrastructure are to meet in Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire on Friday 9th November 2012 to agree measures for the domestication of the Action Plan… Read more »
November 05, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Launches Food Security Programme
The ECOWAS Commission has launched an "ambitious programme" to promote food self-sufficiency and reduce food import into the region by 40 percent over the next three years,… Read more »
November 01, 2012
West Africa: Six Envoys Present Credentials to ECOWAS Commission
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadre Desiré Ouedraogo, on Tuesday 30th October 2012, in Abuja, received the letters of credence of six ambassadors… Read more »
October 30, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Urges Support for Its Efforts to Strengthen Regional Peace and Security
The ECOWAS Commission has called for total support for its latest initiative to strengthen regional peace and security through the establishment of a Mediation Facilitation… Read more »
October 18, 2012
West Africa: Meeting of Experts On ECOWAS Quality Policy
A meeting of experts in the area of Policy Quality commenced on Wednesday 17th October 2012 in Niamey, Niger, to finalize two draft documents of quality policy and standards for… Read more »
October 30, 2012
West Africa: Regional Stakeholders to Set Framework for Sustainable Energy in West Africa At Accra Forum
Major players in West Africa’s energy sector are meeting in Accra from Monday, 29th October 2012 to establish a regional framework for the attainment of the three critical… Read more »
October 29, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Moves to Establish Mediation Facilitation Division
The ECOWAS Commission is in the process of establishing a Mediation Facilitation Division (MFD) within its Directorate of Political Affairs, as part of its determined effort to… Read more »
October 24, 2012
West Africa: Electoral Chiefs Agree Action Plan to Improve Electoral Processes in ECOWAS Region
West Africa’s election management bodies have agreed an Action Plan to improve electoral processes to facilitate the conduct of free, fair, transparent and credible elections… Read more »
October 23, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS, China to Hold Talks On Trade, Investment and Technical Cooperation
A high-level delegation of ECOWAS and Chinese officials will hold talks on Wednesday, 24th October 2012 in Abuja on ways to boost trade, investment and technical cooperation… Read more »
October 22, 2012
West Africa: Network of Electoral Commissions of ECOWAS to Meet in Abuja to Adopt Best Practice for Election Management
Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of Election Commissions of ECOWAS Member States are meeting in Abuja from 23rd October 2012 to review the conduct of elections in West Africa and propose… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS, Nigeria?s Rivers State Join Forces Against Malaria in West Africa
ECOWAS and the government of Nigeria’s Rivers State are pooling resources in support of the ECOWAS Campaign to eliminate malaria in the West Africa by 2015, through the… Read more »
West Africa: Experts Meet On ECOWAS Quality Policy
Experts on quality issues began a meeting on Wednesday 17th October 2012 in Niamey, Niger, to finalize two draft documents on quality policy and standards harmonization procedures… Read more »
October 19, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Youths Challenged On Discipline, Professional Conduct
Seventy-three young men and women from 13 ECOWAS Member States on Thursday 18th October 2012, received certificates fortsuccessfully completing an intensive entrepreneurial… Read more »
October 18, 2012
West Africa: Chamber of Commerce Officials Meet in Cotonou to Develop Product Classification for Regional Trade Fair
A meeting of officials of Chambers of Commerce of ECOWAS Member States is underway in Cotonou to draw up a classification system for products to be promoted during the biennial… Read more »
October 16, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Commission Reassures Member States On an Inclusive ECOWAS Aid for Trade Strategy
The ECOWAS Commission has assured representatives of the ECOWAS Member States of its commitment to engage in wide consultations during the formulation process of the ECOWAS Aid for… Read more »
October 15, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Commiserates With Nigeria Over Devastating Floods
The ECOWAS Commission wishes to commiserate with the Government and people of Nigeria over the devastating floods that have claimed lives and caused substantial damage to property… Read more »