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THE PRESIDENT OF THE ECOWAS COMMISSION, HIS EXCELLENCY GEN-ERAL BIRAME DIOP, MET THE STAFF OF ECOWAS AGENCIES AND OFFICES IN TOGO, AS WELL AS PARTNERS

The President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), His Excellency General Birame Diop, conducted.

14 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS LAUNCHES US$500 MILLION REWARD PROJECT TO ACCELERATE REGIONAL RICE SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY 2035

The ECOWAS Commission in partnership with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has officially launched the Project for the Development.

14 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS, THE AFRICAN UNION AND THE IOM HIGHLIGHT AFRICA’S LEADING ROLE IN MANAGING CLIMATE-INDUCED POPULATION MOVEMENTS AT COP31

On 11 November 2026, on the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya, the IOM and the African Union Commission (AUC), alongside.

14 Nov, 2026

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THE ECOWAS COMMISSION AND THE EUROPEAN UNION STRENGTHEN THEIR PARTNERSHIP FOR ENERGY TRANSITION IN WEST AFRICA

The Energy Partnership Forum, organized together by the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the.

14 Nov, 2026

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HEAD OF ECOWAS ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO THE INTERIM PRESIDENT OF CABO VERDE AND RECEIVES BRIEFING FROM LONG-TERM OBSERVERS

The Head of the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission to the Presidential Election in Cabo Verde, H.E. Fatoumatta JALLOW-TAMBAJANG, paid on.

13 Nov, 2026

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GHANA ALLOCATES LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ECOWAS REGIONAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (ERERA) HEADQUARTERS IN ACCRA

Following discussions held on 11th November 2026 in Accra, Ghana, between His Excellency General Birame DIOP, President of the ECOWAS.

13 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS VICE PRESIDENT ENGAGES TONY BLAIR INSTITUTE AND NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM TO STRENGTHEN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

H.E. Anthony Oluwatosin Ogunjimi, Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, undertook a working visit to London, United Kingdom during which he.

13 Nov, 2026

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H.E. MS. NIALÉ KABA, MINISTER OF STATE, MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, RECEIVES THE NEW ECOWAS RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE

On Friday, November 6, 2026, Her Excellency Ms. Nialé Kaba, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

13 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS CONVENES TECHNICAL REVIEW OF THE ECOVISA PORTAL FOR SEAMLESS REGIONAL TRAVEL.

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Free Movement of Persons, Migration and Tourism, convened a Technical Review Meeting on.

13 Nov, 2026

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HEAD OF ECOWAS ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION ARRIVES IN CABO VERDE AHEAD OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

The Head of the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission to the Presidential Election in Cabo Verde, H.E. Fatoumatta JALLOW-TAMBAJANG, former Vice-President.

12 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS OPENS ITS PAVILION AT COP31 IN TÜRKIYE, JOINING FORCES WITH THE AFRICAN UNION AND IGAD TO ADDRESS CLIMATE-INDUCED HUMAN MOBILITY

On 10 November 2026, ECOWAS opened its Pavilion at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, with a side event co-convened with the.

11 Nov, 2026

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ERCA SETS UP A NETWORK OF ECONOMIC JOURNALISTS FOR FAIR COMPETITION

The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) opened the first meeting of the ERCA Economic Journalists’ Network (EJN-ERCA) in the Gambia,.

11 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS TRAINS GAMBIAN PEACE ACTORS AHEAD OF DECEMBER 2026 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Political Affairs, has commenced a five-day training on dialogue, mediation and conflict prevention.

11 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS AND GERMANY STRENGTHEN THEIR PARTNERSHIP FOR STABILITY, INTEGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN WEST AFRICA

The ‘‘strategic dialogue’’ on development cooperation between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Germany concluded on the.

11 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS STRENGTHENS THE TECHNICAL CAPACITY OF THE OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT AT THE SYLVANUS OLYMPIO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN LOME

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as part of the activities of its specialised agency, the West African.

11 Nov, 2026

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THE PERMANENT MISSION OF ECOWAS TO THE AFRICAN UNION PARTICIPATES IN THE 6TH MEETING OF THE AFRICAN UNION PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS AND DISARMAMENT, DEMOBILIZATION, AND REINTEGRATION IN ADDIS ABABA

The Permanent Mission of ECOWAS to the African Union (AU) participated, through its Political Adviser, in the 6th Meeting of.

11 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AFFAIRS, PEACE AND SECURITY (PAPS) HOLDS RETREAT IN ABUJA

The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) of the ECOWAS Commission held a four-day departmental retreat in Abuja,.

11 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS COMMISSION PLEDGES READINESS FOR CONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT WITH STUDENTS AND YOUTH TO FOSTER PEACE AND SECURITY

In recognition of the role of patriotic students and the wider circle of youth in the promotion of peace and.

11 Nov, 2026

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THE THIRD GROUP OF THE ECOWAS TRADE LIBERALISATION SCHEME (ETLS) TASK FORCE HOLDS ITS INAUGURAL MEETING ON 5 AND 6 NOVEMBER 2026 IN COTONOU

The Third Group of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) Task Force held its inaugural meeting on 5 and 6.

11 Nov, 2026

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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ECO: LAUNCH OF TWO ECOWAS WORKSHOPS ON STRENGTHENING REGIONAL COOPERATION IN ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS AND THE PRESENTATION OF TOGO’S COUNTRY REPORT ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOKS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in collaboration with the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), held, on.

9 Nov, 2026

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