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ECOWAS Conducts Needs Assessment Workshop with its Partner-Training Centres of Excellence And Institutes

ECOWAS Conducts Needs Assessment Workshop with its Partner-Training Centres of Excellence And Institutes   The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and.

12 Apr, 2025

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West Africa Takes Ownership of the West African Police Information System (WAPIS): A Strategic Milestone in Regional Security

The official transfer of the West African Police Information System (WAPIS) to national and regional authorities signifies a crucial advancement.

11 Apr, 2025

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ECOWAS and UNIDIR organise a Weapons and Ammunitions Management baseline assessment  in Senegal

From 8 to 11 April 2025, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Small Arms Division, in.

9 Apr, 2025

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ECOWAS and United Nations Political and Peacebuilding Departments Consult Ahead of the Security Council Briefing

Western Africa Division (DPPA-DPO WAD), co -convene consultative session between Permanent Representatives of West African Countries at the UN and.

8 Apr, 2025

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ECOWAS Grants the Government of Cabo Verde $50,000 to draw up its 2025-2040 Infrastructure Master Plan.

On 3 April 2025 in Praia, Cape Verde, an ECOWAS mission led by the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitisation,.

7 Apr, 2025

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Nigerian Economic Society President’s Courtesy Visit to ECOWAS Commissioner for Internal Services

Professor Adeola Adenikinju, President of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), accompanied by Mr Solomon Terkura Mathew, the Head of the.

7 Apr, 2025

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Jury Members of the First Edition of the ECOWAS Award for Journalistic Excellence Meet in Abuja for their Deliberations

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is hosting, from 9 to 12 April 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria, the.

6 Apr, 2025

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Consultative Workshop on the ECOWAS Regional Geospatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) Project

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Early Warning Directorate, successfully concluded a two-day consultative workshop on the Regional Geospatial Data Infrastructure.

4 Apr, 2025

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ECOWAS Commission Strengthens the National Early Warning Response Mechanism of The Gambia And Liberia

The Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs organized hybrid sessions to review the state of implementation of the ECOWAS Protection.

3 Apr, 2025

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ECOWAS Vice-President Office Holds Staff Retreat to Strengthen Strategic Coordination and Performance

The Vice-President Office (VPO) of the ECOWAS Commission commenced a four-day staff retreat today at Zuma Rock Resort in Niger State, Nigeria, bringing together staff from across.

3 Apr, 2025

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Sierra Leonean Disabled Children made aware of ECOWAS Program to Supply Assistive Devices.

Sierra Leone has praised the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission for its commitment to.

3 Apr, 2025

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Mr. Sediko Douka, ECOWAS Commissioner in charge of Energy Visits ECREEE

April 2nd, 2025, Praia, Cabo Verde – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) had the honor.

3 Apr, 2025

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ECOWAS, EU, and Interpol Set To Hand Over The West African Police Information System (WAPIS)

ECOWAS, EU, and Interpol Set To Hand Over The West African Police Information System (WAPIS) — A NEW ERA OF.

3 Apr, 2025

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ECOWAS and Member States unite in Praia to advance Competition Policy and Market Fairness

Consultative Competition Committee of ERCA met in Praia, Republic of Cabo Verde to discuss among others, the draft strategic documents.

1 Apr, 2025

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ECOWAS Strengthens Capacity of Member States for Effective Implementation of  Regional  Tax  Reforms

In line with its mandate to support Member States in strengthening their capacity to implement regional tax policies and administration,.

28 Mar, 2025

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Strengthening Staff Welfare Mechanisms In Response to Regional Dynamics at 38th Annual General Meeting of the Staff Mutual Credit Union

The ECOWAS Commission has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the welfare and financial resilience of its staff through strengthened collaboration.

28 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS and OECD Launch Consultation Process for Regional Cooperation Plan

The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and the Organisation for   Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have initiated a.

26 Mar, 2025

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Intra-African Trade: The President of ECOWAS Commission meets with Board Members of TradeMark Africa

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray met with a delegation from the TradeMark Africa (TMA).

26 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS Transport Directorate Advances Efforts to improve Operations at Key Joint Border Posts Benin-Nigeria and Togo-Ghana

As ECOWAS marks her 50th Anniversary in 2025, as an enviable Economic Community with a full-fledged freedom of movement of.

26 Mar, 2025

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