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ECOWAS IS STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF NATIONAL BODIES RESPONSIBLE FOR CROSS-BORDER TRADE AND NATIONAL TAX ADMINISTRATION IN SIERRA LEONE

The ECOWAS Commission’s Directorate of Customs Union and Taxation undertook a mission from 9 to 13 march 2026 to the.

18 Mar, 2026

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THE PROGRAMME FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA (PIDA) STEERING COMMITTEE CONVENES IN ABUJA TO ACCELERATE AFRICA’S STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPLEMENTATION

The Steering Committee Meeting of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) opened in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together senior.

18 Mar, 2026

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Towards An Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) for RAAF and its Projects and Programs

Part of its efforts to strengthen its management and governance tools, RAAF has taken another significant step forward with the.

17 Mar, 2026

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ECOWAS AND PARTNERS ADVANCE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY LEGACY PROJECT ON GENDER PARITY IN ELECTIVE OFFICES AT CSW70

The ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the African Union Commission, the UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa and AWLIN, reaffirmed.

16 Mar, 2026

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MINISTERS FROM ECOWAS MEMBER STATES MEET ON THE OPERATIONALISATION OF ECOWAS-ECOSOCC IN ACCRA

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Department of Pollical Affairs, Peace and Security, convened a.

16 Mar, 2026

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THE ECOWAS STABILISATION SUPPORT MISSION IN GUINEA-BISSAU (ESSMGB) GHANCOY 4 HOLDS INDEPENDENCE DAY CULTURAL EXHIBITION

The Ghana Company 4 (GHANCOY 4), serving with the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB), on Friday 6 March.

16 Mar, 2026

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VALIDATION OF HARMONISED INDICATORS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EDUCATION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (EMIS)

The Department of Human Development and Social Affairs of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Directorate.

16 Mar, 2026

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ECOWAS LAYS THE FOUNDATIONS FOR A REGIONAL OPEN DATA ECOSYSTEM TO ADVANCE TRANSPARENCY, INNOVATION AND DIGITAL GOVERNANCE

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has taken a significant step toward strengthening transparency, innovation and digital.

13 Mar, 2026

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ECOWAS COMMISSION AND WORLD BANK CONVENE 18TH WURI COORDINATION COMMITTEE MEETING TO ADVANCE REGIONAL  IDENTITY INTEGRATION

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the World Bank as co-secretariat, convened the 18th meeting of.

13 Mar, 2026

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ECOWAS COMMISSION PROVIDES SOLAR-POWERED BOREHOLE AND RENOVATES SANITATION FACILITIES AT LEA PRIMARY SCHOOL IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

The ECOWAS Commission, through the ECOWAS Peace Fund, on 25th February 2026, formally commissioned a solar-powered borehole and completed the.

12 Mar, 2026

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EXPERTS FROM ECOWAS MEMBER STATES MEET ON THE  OPERATIONALISATION OF ECOWAS-ECOSOCC IN ACCRA

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Department of Pollical Affairs, Peace and Security, has convened.

12 Mar, 2026

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ECOWAS, EUROPEAN UNION, AND GERMANY CONVENE 2ND STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING TO BOLSTER PEACE, SECURITY, AND GOVERNANCE IN WEST AFRICA

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the German Government,.

12 Mar, 2026

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ECOWAS STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR ACCELERATED TRADE, ECONOMIC INTEGRATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN WEST AFRICA

The ECOWAS Commission brought together representatives from Member States, the Private Sector, Civil Society, and Academia to discuss “The Future.

12 Mar, 2026

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PROTECTING WEST AFRICAN CONSUMERS IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY: ERCA PARTICIPATES IN THE 23RD INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION CONFERENCE

The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) is participating in the 23rd International Conference on Competition, hosted by the Bundeskartellamt, Germany’s.

12 Mar, 2026

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ECOWAS RESIDENT AND PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVES REVIEW THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTLOOK FOR THE ECOWAS COMMISSION’S 2022–2026 MANDATE

ECOWAS Resident and Permanent Representatives, together with members of the Cabinet of the President of the ECOWAS Commission, are meeting.

10 Mar, 2026

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EXPERIENCE-SHARING WORKSHOP WITH SECURITY FORCES TO ENHANCE ELECTION SECURITY MANAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY IN BENIN

The Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (PAPS) of the ECOWAS Commission, in partnership with the Police Républicaine du.

10 Mar, 2026

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ECOWAS AND DIRECTORS-GENERAL OF NATIONAL TELEVISION STATIONS STRENGTHEN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST ECOWAS VISIBILITY AND COUNTER MISINFORMATION

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Directors-General of national television stations of Member States have reaffirmed.

10 Mar, 2026

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ABIDJAN HOSTS TWO ECOWAS REGIONAL WORKSHOPS ON THE HARMONIZATION AND MODERNIZATION OF STATISTICAL SYSTEMS

Experts from member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Mauritania, as well as representatives of.

9 Mar, 2026

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ECOMIG GHANCOY 9 HOLDS MEDAL PARADE AND GHANA’S 69TH INDEPENDENCE IN THE GAMBIA

Personnel of the Ghana Company 9 (GHANCOY 9) serving under the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG) were honoured with.

9 Mar, 2026

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