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ECOWAS Officials Attended the Inauguration of The West African College of Physicians (WACP) Hotel Complex in Abuja, Nigeria

On Wednesday 30 October 2024, Dr. Melchior Athanase Joël C. AISSI, Director General of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO),.

31 Oct, 2024

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Empowering West African Youth Through Training in Agroforestry, Live-stock, and Fisheries Innovation

The ECOWAS Commission has awarded a grant of $1,033,991 to twenty-five (25) regional cen-ters, including nine (9) focused on agricultural.

31 Oct, 2024

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Visit of the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, to the Former Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Namadi SAMBO, Ahead of the Forthcoming General Elections in Ghana

In preparation for the deployment of the ECOWAS observation mission team to the general elections in Ghana, the President of.

30 Oct, 2024

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Lome Hosts the Validation Meeting of the Five-Year Strategic Business Plan and the Communication Strategy of ECOWAS’ Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU)

Experts in strategy, infrastructure and communication from several ECOWAS structures are meeting from 28 to 31 October 2024 in Lomé.

30 Oct, 2024

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ECOWAS and Ecobank Launch Empowerment Programme to Support Women Traders

The ECOWAS-Ecobank Empowerment Programme for Women Traders was officially launched in Abuja, marking a critical step toward bridging gender gaps.

30 Oct, 2024

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A Delegation from the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department of the ECOWAS Commission Conducts Operational Visit to Guinea-Bissau

A delegation from the ECOWAS Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security has been in Guinea-Bissau since Monday 28.

30 Oct, 2024

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The Competition Authorities of Regional Economic Communities (RECs) Strengthen Their Collaboration

In order to better contribute to the creation of a competitive framework and consumer protection, the Regional Economic Communities (RECs).

29 Oct, 2024

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ECOWAS Commission and the World Bank confer with BCEAO on digital identification (ID) initiatives

The ECOWAS Commission and the World Bank on Thursday October 24, 2024, conducted a working visit to the West African.

29 Oct, 2024

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A CEDEAO, Os Estados-Membros e os Peritos Regionais Concluem o Teste Conjunto da Aplicacao Web ECOWAP-EBR Para Melhorar a Transparencia Dos Dados e a Seguranca Alimentar na Africa Ocidental

A Comissão da Comunidade Económica dos Estados da África Ocidental (CEDEAO) concluiu com sucesso a sessão conjunta de testes da.

29 Oct, 2024

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ECOWAS, Member States and Regional Experts Conclude ECOWAP-EBR Web Application Joint Testing to Enhance Data Transparency and Food Security in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has successfully concluded the ECOWAS Agriculture Policy (ECOWAP) web platform and.

29 Oct, 2024

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The ECOWAS Experts’ Meeting for the Review of the Supplementary Draft Act and Standard Operating Procedures of Wapis Regional Platform Concludes its Work in Dakar

The three (3) day meeting of government experts to examine the draft additional act establishing the regional data exchange platform.

28 Oct, 2024

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ECOWAS Launches Gender Programmes in Togo

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) through its Gender Development Centre (EGDC) has launched the EGDC’s gender programmes.

28 Oct, 2024

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Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja Calls for the Operationalisation, Efficient Implementation and Sustainability of JARP-WG

The Vice-President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission), Ms Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, has reaffirmed the key.

28 Oct, 2024

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ECOWAS Champions Green Borders and Regional Security at the 2024 Abidjan Border Forum with a Call for Regional Cooperation and Climate Resilience

The 2024 Abidjan Border Forum officially opened on October 23, 2024, with a vibrant ceremony celebrating Africa’s unity and cultural.

28 Oct, 2024

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ECOWAS Commission President, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, receives Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, H.E Mohamed FOUAD

The President of ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, received the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to.

26 Oct, 2024

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The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu TOURAY, receives the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Nigeria, H.E. Miriam Morales Palmero

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu TOURAY, on 24 October 2024, received the Ambassador of the.

26 Oct, 2024

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Strengthening Stakeholders’ Collaboration in Emergency Management in ECOWAS Sub Region

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region is facing increasingly complex human security challenges, such as violent extremism,.

25 Oct, 2024

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Opening of the Validation Workshop for the Interministerial Report on the Feasibility Study for an ECOWAS Regional Internet Exchange Point (RIXP)

Experts from ECOWAS member states, digital infrastructure operators across the region, development partners are meeting from October 24 to 25,.

25 Oct, 2024

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Regional Workshop for the Validation of a Regional Information Platform to Monitor Cross-Border Movements of Obsolete Chemicals and Hazardous Waste in ECOWAS

This workshop was organised from 16 to 18 October 2024 in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire by the ECOWAS Commission..

24 Oct, 2024

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Towards The Creation of a Regional Data Exchange Platform of The West African Police Information System (WAPIS)

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is organising a meeting of government experts from 23 to 25.

24 Oct, 2024

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