ECOWAS CONCLUDES 5th TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING ON THE ECOWAS COMMON INVESTMENT MARKET (ECIM).

The ECOWAS Commission successfully convened the 5th Meeting of the Technical Committee of the ECOWAS Common Investment Market (ECIM) Council.

8 May, 2026

LESSONS LEARNED WORKSHOP ON PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS: ECOWAS DEEPENS COLLABORATION WITH STRATEGIC STAKEHOLDERS TO STRENGTHEN PEACE AND SECURITY IN WEST AFRICA

Abuja, Nigeria, 06 May 2026 – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening.

8 May, 2026

AFREC AND ECOWAS REINFORCED THE CAPACITY OF NATIONAL EXPERTS TOWARD A ROBUST AND RELIABLE ENERGY INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE AND STATISTICS DATA

The African Energy Commission (AFREC) in collaboration with ECOWAS’ Directorate of Energy and Mines organized a Regional Workshop on Energy.

8 May, 2026

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK AND ECOWAS COMMENCES JOINT IDENTIFICATION MISSIONS TO CORRIDOR MEMBER STATES TO ENGAGE INITIATE FINANCING DISCUSSIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1028KM 6-LANE ABIDJAN-LAGOS HIGHWAY

Following the completion of the economic and technical studies for the 6-lane dual carriage supranational Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway, the project.

5 May, 2026

ECOWAS LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG 20/20) INITIATIVE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN SIERRA LEONE

The Government of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), officially launched the ECOWAS.

5 May, 2026

ECOWAS DEPLOYS A LONG-TERM ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION IN THE REPUBLIC OF CABO VERDE

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed a Long-Term Election Observation Mission (LTOEM) ahead of the legislative.

5 May, 2026

ECOWAS COMMISSION BOLSTERS “VISION 2050” AWARENESS IN THE GAMBIA AS PART OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

As part of the milestone activities marking the 50th Anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a.

5 May, 2026

THE VICE PRESIDENT OF ECOWAS COMMISSION PAYS A COURTESY VISIT TO ECREEE

Praia, April 28, 2026 – ECREEE had the honor of receiving a courtesy visit from the Vice President of the.

2 May, 2026

A LEGAL FRAMEWORK TO STRENGTHEN THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL MARITIME ACTIVITIES IN THE ECOWAS REGION IS ON THE WAY

Illegal maritime activities continue to have far-reaching economic, security, environmental and social consequences on a global scale, and West Africa.

1 May, 2026

HANDOVER OF THE NEW ECOWAS COMMISSION HEADQUARTERS MARKS MILESTONE IN REGIONAL INTEGRATION

ECOWAS has officially taken delivery of its new state-of-the-art Commission Headquarters in Abuja, Tuesday, 28th April. 2026, marking a significant.

30 Apr, 2026

LAUNCH OF FEMUA 2026: ECOWAS REAFFIRMS ITS COMMITMENT BY PROMOTING CULTURE AS A DRIVER OF INTEGRATION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION

As part of ECOWAS’s support for the activities of FEMUA (Anoumabo Urban Music Festival), a leading cultural and social platform.

29 Apr, 2026

SENSITISATION IN MEMBER STATES: ECOWAS INTERACTS WITH THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITÉ FÉLIX HOUPHOUËT-BOIGNY IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE ON VISION 2050

The ECOWAS Commission through the Office of the Vice President has organised a sensitisation with interactions in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

29 Apr, 2026

CABO VERDE HOSTS ECOWAS VISION 2050 ADVOCACY SESSION, ADVANCING CITIZEN-DRIVEN REGIONAL INTEGRATION

The ECOWAS Commission, under the leadership of its Vice-President, H.E. Damtien L. TCHINTCHIBIDJA, convened in Praia, Republic of Cabo Verde,.

29 Apr, 2026

ECOWAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING JUSTICE, RULE OF LAW AND PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY IN WEST AFRICA

The ECOWAS Judicial Council has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to strengthening justice, the rule of law, and the promotion of.

29 Apr, 2026

CCDG HOSTS THE SPANISH AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO-OPERATION (AECID) FOR A TECHNICAL WORKING VISIT AS PART OF THEIR PARTNERSHIP ON GENDER ISSUES IN WEST AFRICA

THE ECOWAS CENTRE FOR GENDER DEVELOPMENT (CCDG) HOSTS THE SPANISH AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO-OPERATION (AECID) FOR A TECHNICAL WORKING.

29 Apr, 2026

THE GAMBIA AND ECOWAS LAUNCH WEST AFRICA’S FIRST STRATEGIC NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTRE TO COMBAT MISINFORMATION

In a landmark step toward strengthening regional stability and safeguarding democratic integrity, the Government of the Republic of The Gambia,.

28 Apr, 2026

ECOWAS ROLLS OUT ONBOARDING PROGRAMME FOR 89 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ON WORK PLACEMENTS AT ITS INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened a three-day onboarding programme for 89 participants under its 2026 Young.

28 Apr, 2026

ECOWAS STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN MALI

26 Apr, 2026

ECOWAS AND MEMBER STATES REAFFIRM COLLECTIVE ACTION TO STRENGTHEN CHILD PROTECTION IN WEST AFRICA

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs (DHSA), convened a high-level virtual engagement from 22 to.

25 Apr, 2026

LIVESTOCK TRACEABILITY IN WEST AFRICA: ECOWAS STRENGTHENS THE ROLE OF VETERINARY SERVICES

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) concluded in Lomé the proceedings of the 8th meeting of the Regional.

25 Apr, 2026