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The Issue of Illegal, unreported and unregulated Fishing  in West Africa Will soon be discussed By Experts from ECOWAS Member States in Abidjan.

Experts from ECOWAS Member States and Commission, as well as regional organizations dealing with environmental and fisheries issues, are meeting.

18 Mar, 2025

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Joint WRMC/ECOWAS – IUCN/Bridge Working Visit To The Mano River Union (Mru) General Secretariat

Joint WRMC/ECOWAS – IUCN/Bridge Working Visit To The Mano River Union (Mru) General Secretariat To Finalize The Process Of Creating.

17 Mar, 2025

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H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray Calls for The Preservation of ECOWAS Unity During His Meeting with The Heads of Delegation and Mission of The European Union in West Africa.

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu TOURAY,  has emphasised  the need to preserve the unity of.

17 Mar, 2025

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The ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) successfully concluded its 43rd Ordinary Meeting in Abuja

The 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Staff (CCDS), held from 11 to 13 March 2025.

14 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS Commission President Receives Ecowas Staff Mutual Credit Union (ESMCU) Delegation, Reaffirms Commitment to Staff Welfare

The ECOWAS Commission reaffirmed its commitment to staff welfare and financial stability during a courtesy visit from the ECOWAS Staff.

14 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS announces Ecotour 19-29 training to enhance regional Tourism policy implementation

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is pleased to announce the upcoming ECOTOUR 19-29 Training Support to the.

14 Mar, 2025

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43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Staff (CCDS): Fight against the Growing threat of terrorism in the region on the agenda

The 43rd Ordinary Meeting of The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of the Chiefs of Defence Staff.

11 Mar, 2025

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Launch of the West African Women In Energy Forum Forwe: A Revolution for the Inclusion Of Women in Energy in West Africa

The energy sector in West Africa is undergoing a historic transformation with the launch of the Forum for Women in.

11 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS, in collaboration with Ecobank Nigeria and the World Bank are empowering more than 50 entrepreneurs with training for small and medium-sized enterprises

ECOWAS, in collaboration with Ecobank Nigeria and the World Bank are empowering more than 50 entrepreneurs with training for small.

11 Mar, 2025

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Private Sector Directorate holds training for West African MSMEs on leveraging AfCFTA and ETLS to boost subregional economic growth and integration

The Directorate of Private Sector, in collaboration with the ECOWAS Small Business Coalition (ESBC), is currently holding a training program.

11 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) Engage in High-Level Dialogue on MoU Renewal and Regional Cooperation

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, received a high-level delegation from the Institute for.

11 Mar, 2025

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African Development Bank and ECOWAS Commission sign $12m Million Grant Agreement

African Development Bank and ECOWAS Commission sign $12m Million Grant Agreement to Strengthen Rice Value Chains And Boost Food Security.

11 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS and WAIFEM Strengthen Partnership to Foster Economic Resilience and Sustainable Growth in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM).

11 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS successfully concludes the 13th ECOWAS African wrestling tournament (TOLAC 2025)

ECOWAS SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES THE 13TH ECOWAS AFRICAN WRESTLING TOURNAMENT (TOLAC 2025), STRENGTHENING REGIONAL UNITY, CULTURAL HERITAGE, AND GENDER INCLUSION IN.

10 Mar, 2025

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Celebration of International Women’s Day 2025

Following the example of the international community, the ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG) celebrated International Women’s Day on Wednesday.

10 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS unites 11 Member States in historic gender-inclusive African Wrestling tournament

The 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC) officially commenced today, March  6, 2025, at the Velodrome, MKO Abiola National Stadium.

8 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS Representation in Mali: End of Mission for the Resident Representative

The ECOWAS Resident Representative Office in Mali organized a handover ceremony on February 28, 2025, marking the end of the.

6 Mar, 2025

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Deepening Cooperation: President Touray receives Envoys of Cuba, Angola and Ethiopia in Abuja

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray received Ambassadors of Cuba, Angola and Ethiopia at the.

5 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS AND GERMAN Cooperation Equip Nigerian Media Professionals with Skills to Foster Information Integrity and Combat Misinformation

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the German Cooperation are partnering with the media in Nigeria.

5 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS organized a Trainer of Trainers Workshop and Awareness on Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) in four counties in Liberia

ECOWAS Resident Representative Office in Liberia in collaboration with the West Africa Health Organization (WAHO) and Implementing Partner Payless Bana.

5 Mar, 2025

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