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HEAD OF MISSION AND SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ECOWAS COMMISSION HER EXCELLENCY MADAM NAMIZATA SANGARE VISITS ECOMIG FORCE HEADQUARTERS

The Head of Mission (HoM) and Special Representative of The ECOWAS Commission, Her Excellency Madam Namizata Sangare on Tuesday 27.

29 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS MISSION IN THE GAMBIA (ECOMIG) IN COLLABORATION WITH THE GAMBIAN DEFENCE AND SECURITY FORCES (GDSF) LAUNCHES PINK OCTOBER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

In commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The ECOWAS Mission in the Gambia (ECOMIG) in partnership with the Gambian Defence.

28 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS ADVOCATES FOR STRONGER DEFENCE COOPERATION THROUGH INDIGENOUS DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is participating in the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX), taking place.

28 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS, AU AND PARTNERS CONVENE WEST AFRICA REGIONAL CONSULTATION

The ECOWAS Commission under the department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), the African Union Commission (AUC), and the.

28 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS AND PARTNERS STRENGTHEN NATIONAL CAPACITY TO MONITOR AND REPORT ON THE WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY AGENDA IN CABO VERDE

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs (DHSA), in collaboration with Cabo Verde’s Ministry of Family,.

28 Oct, 2026

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THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE ECOWAS COMMISSION RECEIVES THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE FRENCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

His Excellency Mr Anthony Oluwatosin Ogunjimi, Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, received Mr Christophe Lecourtier, Director-General of the French Development.

28 Oct, 2026

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THE 3RD ABIDJAN BORDER FORUM : THE ECOWAS PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE AFRICAN UNION COMMITS TO PEOPLE-CENTRED BORDER GOVERNANCE

Abidjan, 22 October 2026 – The Permanent Representation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to the African.

28 Oct, 2026

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A delegation of ECOWAS members of Parliament is conducting a mission to RAAF to learn about its mandate and achievements

As part of the parliamentary oversight mission focusing on the implementation of Community projects, a delegation of members of the.

28 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS TAKES A SIGNIFICANT STEP TOWARDS FACILITATING TRADE BETWEEN CÔTE D’IVOIRE AND GHANA.

Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire, 21–23 October 2026   The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Private Sector and Industry, with the.

26 Oct, 2026

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 2026: OFFICE OF THE ECOWAS RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE AND THE ECOWAS STABILISATION SUPPORT MISSION IN GUINEA-BISSAU CHAMPION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

The Office of the Resident Representative of President of ECOWAS Commission in collaboration with the troops of ECOWAS Stabilisation Support.

26 Oct, 2026

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DEFINING A STRATEGIC ROADMAP TO MODERNISE REGIONAL DATA GOVERNANCE

The strategic seminar organised by the Directorate of Research and Statistics (DRS) of the Economic Community of West African States.

26 Oct, 2026

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MARITIME ZONE F ORGANISES  FIRST MEETING OF CHIEFS OF NAVAL STAFF AND CHIEF OF COAST GUARD

Maritime Zone F has organised its first meeting of the Chiefs of Naval Staff and Chief of Coast Guard of.

26 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS ATTENDS THE 3RD JOINT SPECIAL MECHANISMS FORUM AND HIGH-LEVEL DIALOGUE ON THE AFRICAN CHARTER  

The ECOWAS Permanent Representative to the African Union participates in the 3rd Edition of the Joint Special Mechanisms Forum and.

26 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS, CRISA CONVENE REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUBSTANCE USE RESEARCH AND DATA SYSTEMS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in collaboration with the Centre for Research and Information on Substance.

24 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS, TECHNICAL & FINANCIAL PARTNERS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT OBSERVATORY FOR WEST AFRICA

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened a technical stakeholder workshop in Abidjan to engage on practical considerations.

24 Oct, 2026

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PAMCIT II : SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF INTEGRATION ; BUILD THE PAN-AFRICAN FUTURE ; CREATE CAREERS, BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE CLASSROOM AND THE WORKPLACE : PAMCIT STUDENTS EMBARK ON PROFESSIONAL IMMERSION AT THE ECOWAS COMMISSION

Away from the classroom, four translation students from Université Gaston Berger de Saint-Louis, Senegal, are gaining valuable hands-on professional experience.

24 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS and GIZ Assess Capacity-Building Needs at Bafatá and Gabú Regional Hospitals in Guinea-Bissau

Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | 23 October 2026 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through the Regional Stabilisation and Development.

24 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS CONVENES MEMBER STATES’ CULTURE EXPERTS TO VALIDATE ECOWAS CULTURAL CALENDER AND ADVANCE CULTURAL MAGAZINE PRODUCTION

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Directorate of Education, Science and Culture, convened a regional.

24 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS PARTICIPATES IN THE 8TH EDITION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE ON PEACE MEDIATION

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is participating in the 8th edition of the European Union (EU) Community.

23 Oct, 2026

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REVIEWING THE MANDATE AND EVALUATING ONGOING PROGRAMS OF THE DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS FOR 2027–2030

The Directorate of Research and Statistics (DRS) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is planning ahead.

23 Oct, 2026

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