FORMER PRESIDENT NANA AKUFO-ADDO, HEAD OF THE ECOWAS ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION FOR THE 12 APRIL PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN BENIN, HAS ARRIVED IN COTONOU.

H.E. Nana AKUFO-ADDO, former President of Ghana and Head of the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission, arrived in Benin on Wednesday.

8 Apr, 2026

First Ladies of SWEDD+ Countries Unite in Banjul to Champion Zero Tolerance for Gender-Based Violence

In a landmark demonstration of regional leadership and collective resolve, the First Ladies of SWEDD+ countries will, under the auspices.

5 Apr, 2026

THE GAMBIA PILOT PROJECT OF ECOWAS STABILISATION AND DEVELOPMENT FUND CREATES 18,552 JOBS

Banjul, The Gambia, 24–26 March 2026 – The Government of the Republic of The Gambia has disclosed that the implementation.

5 Apr, 2026

STRENGTHENING BILATERAL COOPERATION AND FURTHER DEEPENING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA AND ECOWAS

The newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, Yousef Mohammed Albalawi, has pledged to consolidate the.

4 Apr, 2026

NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON THE USE OF THE REGULATORY AUDIT REPORT ON SERVICES TRADE UNDER THE AfCFTA

The ECOWAS Commission, through the Directorate of Trade, in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), organized a.

4 Apr, 2026

ECOWAS  ORGANIZES REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON THE ASSESSMENT AND HARMONISATION OF BORDER AND IMMIGRATION TRAINING STANDARDS IN MEMBER STATES.

The ECOWAS Commission through its Directorate of Free Movement of Persons and Migration, organized a Regional Workshop on the Assessment.

4 Apr, 2026

TWELFTH MEETING OF THE REGIONAL COORDINATION COUNCIL OF THE ECOWAS VOLUNTEERS PROGRAMME

The twelfth meeting of the Regional Coordination Council of the ECOWAS Volunteers Programme is being held from March 31 to.

4 Apr, 2026

TOWARDS FAIR COMPETITION IN WEST AFRICA: THE COMPETITION CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (CCC) from MEETS IN ABUJA

The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) is organising the 12th Meeting of the Competition Consultative Committee (CCC) from 30 March.

4 Apr, 2026

THE PPDU AND THE CGRE LAUNCH A STUDY ON NEW MULTI-PURPOSE DAMS FOR REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION

The ECOWAS Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU) and the ECOWAS Water Resources Management Centre (CGRE) are bringing together experts.

2 Apr, 2026

ECOWAS & UNCTAD SUPPORT WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS TO LEVERAGE DIGITAL SKILLS FOR BUSINESS GROWTH

The ECOWAS Commission, through the Directorate of Trade, in collaboration with the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), held a specialized.

1 Apr, 2026

ECOWAS AND THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) SIGNED MoU TO STRENGTHEN MACROECONOMIC GOVERNANCE, REGIONAL CONVERGENCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have formalised a strategic Memorandum.

29 Mar, 2026

ECOWAS MINISTERS MET IN FREETOWN TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF WEST AFRICA’S DIGITAL ECONOMY

On Friday, 27 March 2026, Ministers in charge of Telecommunications, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and Digitalisation from across the.

29 Mar, 2026

ECOWAS STAFF MUTUAL CREDIT UNION RECORDS STRONG GROWTH, DECLARES INCREASED DIVIDENDS AT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The ECOWAS Staff Mutual Credit Union (ESMCU) has announced significant financial growth and introduced new welfare–driven initiatives during its Annual.

29 Mar, 2026

ECOWAS APPOINTS H.E. DR LANSANA KOUYATÉ AS CHIEF NEGOTIATOR TO LEAD NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE COUNTRIES OF THE SAHEL STATES ALLIANCE (AES)

On 23 March 2026, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) appointed H.E. Dr Lansana KOUYATÉ, former Prime Minister.

29 Mar, 2026

ECOWAS APPOINTS FORMER PRESIDENT NANA AKUFO-ADDO TO LEAD ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE REPUBLIC OF BENIN

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Nana Akufo-Addo as Head of its Election Observation Mission (EOM).

27 Mar, 2026

ECOWAS launches Regional Community Health Policy to strengthen health systems in West Africa

26 Mar, 2026

ECOWAS AND UNOWAS REINFORCE STRATEGIC COORDINATION ON REGIONAL PEACE, SECURITY AND POLITICAL STABILITY IN WEST AFRICA AND THE SAHEL

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, received Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, Special Representative of the.

26 Mar, 2026

TO MARK THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ECOWAS, THE REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE IS ORGANISING A MAJOR AWARENESS-RAISING EVENT IN YAMOUSSOUKRO.

As part of the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Permanent.

26 Mar, 2026

ECOWAS CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH HIGH SCHOOL QUIZ COMPETITION IN LIBERIA

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS, the Office of the ECOWAS Resident Representative in Liberia hosted a one-day.

26 Mar, 2026