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ECOWAS COMMUNITY COURT OF JUSTICE DELEGATION PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO   ECOWAS RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE IN SIERRA LEONE

The President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice (ECCJ), His Lordship. Justice Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves accompanied by the.

16 Feb, 2026

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ECOWAS PUBLISHES REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE POSTAL SECTOR

The ECOWAS Commission announces the publication of the 2024 Report on the Progress of the Postal Sector, reaffirming that West.

12 Feb, 2026

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ECOWAS CONDUCTS DISTRICT SENSITIZATION TOUR IN SIERRA LEONE

From February 2nd to 5th, 2026, the Sierra Leonean government and the ECOWAS Resident Representative Office conducted a District Sensitization.

11 Feb, 2026

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PRESIDENT ADAMA BARROW INAUGURATES INFRASTRUCTURE BUILT BY THE ECOWAS ELECTRICITY ACCESS PROJECT IN BANJUL, THE GAMBIA

The Gambian Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines in collaboration with the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), has begun.

10 Feb, 2026

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ECOWAS LAUNCHES PILOT ON ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND DIGITAL PEACEBUILDING FOR WOMEN IN BENUE STATE

Makurdi, Nigeria — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Directorate of Trade and the Directorate of.

10 Feb, 2026

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ECOWAS Office in Cabo Verde Strengthens Strategic Alignment and Consolidates Regional Agenda for 2026

Praia, 9 February 2026 – The ECOWAS Representation in Cabo Verde held its first Annual Retreat from 4 to 6.

10 Feb, 2026

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ECOWAS COMMISSION HOLDS STRATEGIC MEETING WITH SWEDEN ON RESILIENCE-BUILDING IN WEST AFRICA

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the Government of Sweden convened a strategic meeting on resilience-building.

9 Feb, 2026

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ECOWAS HOLDS VIRTUAL CONSULTATION WITH MEMBER STATES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A ROADMAP FROM FOUNDATIONAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS TO THE ECOWAS NATIONAL BIOMETRIC ID (ENBIC)

The ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the World Bank as co-secretariat, on the West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion.

9 Feb, 2026

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ECOWAS AND AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK HOLD HIGH-LEVEL CONSULTATIONS ON EXTENSION OF REGIONAL INTEGRATION STRATEGY PAPER TO 2027

Abuja, Nigeria, 06 February 2026. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) and the African Development Bank (AfDB).

9 Feb, 2026

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ECOWAS AND SWEDEN DISCUSS REGIONAL LABOUR MIGRATION GOVERNANCE AND FREE MOVEMENT

The ECOWAS Commission held a meeting on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, in Abuja with a delegation from the Embassy of.

9 Feb, 2026

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ECOWAS Validates Implementation Review of its Regulation on Roaming

  Accra, Ghana, February 3, 2026 — The ECOWAS Commission is intensifying efforts to make cross-border mobile communication more affordable.

6 Feb, 2026

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THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK SEEKS GREATER COLLABORATION WITH ECOWAS COMMISSION ON FRUITFUL PARTNERSHIP  

The kingdom of Denmark is seeking greater collaboration with ECOWAS to strengthen the current partnership between both entities to foster.

6 Feb, 2026

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ECOWAS COMMISSION CONFERS WITH THE UNITED KINGDOM’S JOINT FORCE OPERATIONS CHIEF

Through its Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), the ECOWAS Commission conferred with the United Kingdom (UK)’s chief.

5 Feb, 2026

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ECOWAS LAUNCHES HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE FOR REFUGEES AND DISPLACED PERSONS IN SENEGAL

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a humanitarian assistance initiative in Senegal to support refugees, internally.

5 Feb, 2026

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ECOWAS PRESENTS “SIGMAT” AT THE WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 2026 TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE IN ABU DHABI

ECOWAS PRESENTS SIGMAT (INTERCONNECTED SYSTEM FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GOODS IN TRANSIT) AT THE WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 2026 TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE.

4 Feb, 2026

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Key Takeaways from the workshop on sharing and capitalising on the results of the SYRIMAO Project implementation

The three-day workshop (27-29 January 2026) on sharing the results of the implementation of the Innovative Regional Fruit Fly Control.

4 Feb, 2026

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Fruit fly Control in West Africa: Assessing the Key Findings of the Implementation of the SYRIMAO Project

To consolidate and scale up the achievements of the regional fruit fly control project, particularly in the mango sector in.

4 Feb, 2026

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THE CHAIRMAN OF THE LIBERIAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY MEETS WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE ECOWAS COMMISSION

During his visit to Abuja, Nigeria, on Thursday, 29 January 2026, the Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Clarence Massaquoi,.

3 Feb, 2026

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H.E. DR OMAR ALIEU TOURAY MEETS WITH MEMBERS OF THE DIPLOMATIC AND TECHNICAL CORPS TO STRENGTHEN ECOWAS RELATIONS WITH ITS PARTNERS

Discussions between the President of the ECOWAS Commission and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Nigeria took place on.

3 Feb, 2026

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THE NEW ECOWAS HEADQUARTERS IN ABUJA IS NEARLY COMPLETION

The new headquarters complex in Abuja, Nigeria, which will house the Commission, Parliament and Court of Justice of the Economic.

3 Feb, 2026

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