June 30, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS, UN Officials to Iron Out Modalities of Mali Mission
Defence and security chiefs of ECOWAS troop contributing countries are to meet in Bamako on Sunday 30th June 2013 with UN officials to discuss final modalities for the… Read more »
June 27, 2013
West Africa: Securuty Challenges in West Africa Require New Thinking, Coorination, High Technology Responses
Responses to emerging political and security challenges in West Africa require new thinking, well coordinated efforts with high technology, skills and renewed commitment, Ghana's… Read more »
June 23, 2013
West Africa: 20 ECOWAS Volunteers Assume Duty in Sierra Leone
Twenty ECOWAS volunteers, recruited from six Member countries have arrived in Sierra Leone to boost the country's education sector. Read more »
June 22, 2013
West Africa: Six ECOWAS Countries Projected to Meet the MDGS
Six West African countries are projected to record a minimum seven per cent growth rate in 2013, sufficient to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) particularly the goal on… Read more »
West Africa: The Signing of the Preliminary Agreement for the Presidential Election and Inclusive Peace Talks in Mali
ECOWAS has followed with keen interest the inclusive discussions between the Malian parties in Ouagadougou resulting in the signing of the Preliminary Agreement for the… Read more »
West Africa: Communique of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers On - The Terrorist Attacks of 23 May 2013 in Niger
Council condemns in very strong terms the recent spate of terrorist attacks in Niger, including those which occurred in Agadez and Arlit on Thursday 23 May 2013 and resulted in… Read more »
West Africa: Communique of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers On the Transition Process in Guinea Bissau
Council takes note of the gradual progress in the drive towards achieving stability in Guinea Bissau, which contributes in strengthening the transition process in the country. In… Read more »
June 20, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Ministerial Council Chairman Advocates Conclusion of Regional Trade Agreement
Cote d'Ivoire's Senior Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Charles Koffi Diby, has called on ECOWAS Member States to adopt a posture that will facilitate the… Read more »
June 19, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS President's Statement On the Signing of Agreement On Mali
The President of the ECOWAS Commission welcomes the signing, in Ouagadougou on 18 June 2013 by the Transitional Government and the MNLA High Council for the Unity of AZAWAD, of the… Read more »
June 14, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Administration and Finance Council of Ministers Due to Meet in Abidjan
The 13th meeting of the ECOWAS Administration and Finance Committee (AFC) is due to meet on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 June 2013 in Abidjan, followed by the 70th Ordinary Session of… Read more »
West Africa: Sao Tome and Principe Solicits ECOWAS Support for Donor Conference
Sao Tome and Principe has called on the ECOWAS Commission to support its resource mobilization effort through an international Donor Conference planned for July 2013 towards the… Read more »
June 11, 2013
West Africa: Minister Lauds ECOWAS Traditional Wrestling Tournament
Niger's Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Honourable Kounou Hassane has described the ECOWAS Traditional Wrestling Tournament, TOLAC, as a platform to showcase Africa's rich… Read more »
June 07, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Canvasses Greater Support for Its Conflict Prevention Initiatives
The ECOWAS Commission has called for strong support for the operationalization of its conflict prevention framework, the ECPF, as a major tool for addressing the proximate and… Read more »
June 06, 2013
West Africa: Regional Security Chiefs Urge Strengthening of ECOWAS Mission in Guinea Bissau
The Chiefs of Defence Staff and Inspector-Generals of Police of Troop/Police Contributing Countries to the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea Bissau (ECOMIB) have called for the… Read more »
June 05, 2013
West Africa: African Experts Urged to Recommend Implementable Plan for Continental Roads and Road Safety
African road infrastructure and road safety experts have been urged to recommend "pragmatic and implementable action plans" for achieving an "ambitious" plan to harmonise the… Read more »
June 04, 2013
West Africa: Culture, Food Festival Caps ECOWAS Anniversary Celebration in Guinea
A weeklong celebration of ECOWAS 38th anniversary has ended in Conakry, Guinea with a fitting festival of West African culture and cuisines. Read more »
West Africa: African Experts to Adopt Two Documents On Trans African Highway and Road Safety At Accra Meetng
African Road Infrastructure and Safety experts are meeting in Accra from Tuesday, 4thJune 2013 to validate two documents setting up minimum standards for roads covered under the… Read more »
May 29, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Staff in Anniversary Sports
Staff of the ECOWAS Commission and other community institutions in Abuja, took a deserved break from their busy work schedules to engage in sports as part of activities for the… Read more »
May 28, 2013
West Africa: Forty ECOWAS Volunteers for Guinea End Induction in Conakry
Forty ECOWAS volunteers deployed to Guinea have been charged to see themselves as ambassadors of the region and to undertake initiatives that will contribute to the development of… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Staff Charged On Dedication, Commitment to Service
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo has charged staff of the Organization to see the celebration of its 38th… Read more »
May 21, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Peace Ambassador Urges Greater Empowerment of the Youth
The reigning ECOWAS Peace Ambassador, Ms Hyeladzirra “Zirra” Banu, has called on ECOWAS governments and institutions to empower and create more opportunities for the… Read more »
May 23, 2013
West Africa: Regional Experts Propose Further Review of Epa Negotiations With EU
Regional experts have recommended an upward review of West Africa's market access offer to the European Union (EU) in a major concession to revive stalled negotiations of an… Read more »
May 21, 2013
West Africa: Minister Lauds ECOWAS Volunteers Programme
Guinea's Minister of International Cooperation, Prof. Koutoub Sano on Monday 21st May 2013, commended the burgeoning ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP) as a strategic tool whose… Read more »
May 17, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS to Partner With America's Ge On Regional Integration Projects
ECOWAS and America's GE Corporation are to explore areas of cooperation, including in energy projects and infrastructure development to boost regional trade integration. Read more »
May 14, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Seek West African Command for UN Mission in Mali
The 12,800-strong UN stabilization force which is to replace the African-led Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA) should be commanded by a West African, in recognition of the region's… Read more »