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

NIGCOY 10 ECOMIG HOLDS MEDAL PARADE IN THE GAMBIA

The Nigeria Company 10 (NIGCOY 10) ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG) were honoured with the ECOMIG Medal in a.

25 Apr, 2026

ADOPTION OF A SERIES OF RECOMMENDATIONS AIMED AT STRENGTHENING DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN WEST AFRICA

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission should examine and facilitate the establishment of regional mechanisms for data.

25 Apr, 2026

ECOWAS AND UN WOMEN STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AND INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE ACROSS WEST AFRICA

The Vice President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Madame Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, held a strategic meeting with the UN Women.

24 Apr, 2026

ECOWAS AND SENEGAL ALIGN ON DATA-DRIVEN ACTION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, SETTING CLEAR PATH FOR REGIONAL SCALE-UP

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission on 24 April 2026 convened an Information and Advocacy Workshop in.

24 Apr, 2026

ECOWAS-UNOWAS-COMMONWEALTH (INTERNATIONAL MORAL GUARANTORS) JOINT ASSESSMENT MISSION TO SIERRA LEONE ON THE AGREEMENT FOR NATIONAL UNITY AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TRIPARTITE COMMITTEE’S REPORT

JOINT PRESS ECOWAS UNOWAS- RELEASE

22 Apr, 2026

ECOWAS CONVENES TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP WORKSHOPS TO ADVANCE HARMONISATION OF REGIONAL STATISTICAL STANDARDS

The Directorate of Research and Statistics of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commenced a series of.

22 Apr, 2026

ECOWAS GUIDING FRAMEWORK ON REGIONAL COOPERATION IN THE GEOLOGY SECTOR

The Energy & Mines Directorate is holding a National Experts Meeting to review the ECOWAS Guiding Framework for Regional Cooperation.

21 Apr, 2026

ECOWAS DEPLOYS REGIONAL ADVOCACY AND SENSITIZATION MISSION TO ADVANCE ACCESS TO ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN THE GAMBIA AND SENEGAL

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission will undertake a regional Advocacy and Sensitization Mission in The Gambia.

21 Apr, 2026