September 26, 2012
West Africa: Ecowas Parliamentarians Charged On Consolidation of Regional Peace, Security
The Vice President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Toga Gayewea McIntosh, has called on members of the Community Parliament to intensify support to regional leaders for the… Read more »
September 23, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Urged to Carry Member States Along in Its Conflict Resolution Efforts
ECOWAS should strengthen its role in Conflict Resolution with the active involvement of Member States in order to achieve more successes, said participants of a just-ended… Read more »
September 11, 2012
West Africa: Finalisation of Work On Tax Reforms With a View to Signing an Economic Partnership Agreement
Tax experts began a two-day meeting in Abuja on the 11th of September 2012 to finalize work on tax reforms to be implemented by ECOWAS Member States and Mauritania preparatory to… Read more »
September 16, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Member States Urged to Revolutionize Crime Control
The ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Mrs. Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman on Friday 14th September 2012 in Abidjan, urged Member States to modify their… Read more »
September 15, 2012
West Africa: Ministers Solicit Improved Service Conditions for Security Operatives in the ECOWAS Region
Ministers in charge of security services in ECOWAS Member States have called on the relevant authorities to improve the salaries, living and working conditions of internal security… Read more »
September 16, 2012
West Africa: Extra-Ordinary Meeting of ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council Holds in Abidjan
An extra-ordinary meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council, comprising Ministers in charge of Foreign Affairs and Defence in Member States, will take place on Monday,… Read more »
September 13, 2012
West Africa: Legal Experts Discuss Alignment of Regional Business Law Instruments
Legal experts in business law from West Africa have ended a week-long workshop in Cotonou, Benin Republic on the process of examining the compatibility of 15 ECOWAS draft legal… Read more »
West Africa: Minister Calls for Pooling of Resources to Beat Organized Crimes in West Africa
Cote d'Ivoire's Interior Minister Honourable Hamed Bakayoko has called for the pooling of resources by ECOWAS Member States and closer cooperation by their security agencies to… Read more »
September 11, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Ministers, Police and Security Chiefs Meet in Abidjan
Ministers in charge of Security in ECOWAS Member States are to meet on Saturday, 15th September 2012 in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire to review the security situation and make… Read more »
September 06, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Lauds Development Parners for Supporting Regional Integration
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo has commended development partners for their sustained support towards the… Read more »
August 31, 2012
West Africa: President Jonathan Commends ECOWAS Mediation Team On Niger
Nigeria's President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has commended the ECOWAS Mediation Team led by former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar for the "exceptional diligence"… Read more »
August 14, 2012
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 »
August 21, 2012
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 »
August 12, 2012
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 »
August 04, 2012
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 »
August 11, 2012
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 »
August 10, 2012
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 »
August 02, 2012
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 »
July 31, 2012
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 »
July 30, 2012
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 »
July 28, 2012
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 »
July 18, 2012
West Africa: Mali Satisfied With Conclusions of ECOWAS Technical Assessment Mission
The Malian Prime Minister, Dr. Cheick Modibo Diarra, has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the just-concluded Technical Assessment Mission (TAM) to Mali, made up of… Read more »
July 25, 2012
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 »