Press Release – Appointment of the New Secretary General of WAPP

The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Abdoulaye DIA as its new Secretary.

11 Dec, 2024

ECOWAS Preliminary Declaration of 2024 Ghana General Election

10 Dec, 2024

ECOWAS Mission Observes the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Ghana

The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission to the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in the Republic of Ghana, led by H.E. Mohammed.

9 Dec, 2024

ECOWAS Deploys 120 Observers for the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Ghana

 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed one hundred and twenty observers for the ECOWAS Election Observation.

8 Dec, 2024

‘‘Our Strength Lies in Our Cohesion and Unity of Action” Said The Vice President Damtien Tchintchibidja During the Opening Ceremony of the 36th Meeting of ECOWAS Administration and Finance Committee (AFC)

The Vice President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission), H.E. Mrs. Damtien Larbli TCHINTCHIBIDJA, has said.

5 Dec, 2024

ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) Police And Military Personnel Complete Training in Explosives Detection and Disposal Level 2 (EOD2)

On Thursday November 14, 2024, at the “Centre de perfectionnement aux actions post-conflictuelles de déminage et de dépollution (CPADD)” located.

5 Dec, 2024

ECOWAS Ambassadors Discuss the Political and Security Situation in the West African Region

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) faces several major challenges that threaten its security and stability, including terrorism,.

5 Dec, 2024

ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF) 2024: Towards a Just Energy Transition in West Africa

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, November 29, 2024 – The 9th edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF) 2024 successfully concluded.

5 Dec, 2024

Commitment to Promoting ECOWAS Ideals: University of Abomey-Calavi Students Establish ‘The ECOWAS Universities Club in the Republic of Benin

On the morning of Tuesday, November 13, 2024, the ECOWAS Resident Representative to Benin, alongside the Vice-Rector for International Cooperation.

4 Dec, 2024

H.E. Namadi Sambo, Head of the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission in Ghana for the 7 December Elections

Nigeria’s former Vice-President Dr Namadi Sambo, Head of the 120-ECOWAS Long- and Short-Term Election Observation Mission, arrived in Accra on.

4 Dec, 2024

16TH Meeting of Focal Points of ECOWAS National Regulatory Authorities on the Implementation of Regional Roaming Concludes in Praia, Cabo Verde

On November 28th, 2024, the 16th Meeting of Focal Points of National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) on the implementation of the.

3 Dec, 2024

The Task Force on the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme reviews the state of implementation of the recommendations of the Cotonou Declaration on Obstacles to Trade in Originating Products

The regional meeting of the National Committees for the Recognition of the Community Origin (NRCVG), held from 27 to 29.

3 Dec, 2024

Passing Out Ceremony of Young Graduates Batch 2024 ECOWAS Immersion Program 25th To 29th November, 2024, Abuja, Nigeria (Hybrid)

The ECOWAS Directorate of Education, Science, and Culture, Department of Human Development and Social Affairs, concluded the passing out ceremony.

2 Dec, 2024

The Committee of Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of ECOWAS Member States Met for a 2-Day Retreat in Lagos, Nigeria

In line with accordance with established procedures, the Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of ECOWAS Member States convened for their Annual.

2 Dec, 2024

ECOWAS Reviews Human Security Index to Address Security and Development Challenges in West Africa

The ECOWAS Directorate of Early Warning convened a working session on 29th November 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria, to review and.

2 Dec, 2024

ECOWAS National Youth Conference: Ghanian Youth Gather in Accra to Shape Future Policies

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launched its Ghana edition of the National Youth Conference on November 20,.

2 Dec, 2024

ECOWAS Promotes Women’s Participation in Regional Cross-Border Trade

Dakar, capital of the Republic of Senegal, is hosting a two-day meeting from November 28 to 29, 2024, organized by.

2 Dec, 2024

Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (EELA) Validation Work-shop

Abidjan, November 27, 2024 – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), organized the Energy Efficiency for.

2 Dec, 2024

ECOWAS Supports Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games with A $300,000 Donation

On the sidelines of the ECOWAS Youth Assembly, the National Youth Forum of Senegal, held in Dakar, Senegal, on November.

28 Nov, 2024

Sustainable Off-grid Solutions for Pharmacies and Hospitals in Africa (SoPhiA) Workshop: Promoting Innovation and Energy Efficiency

The Sustainable Off-grid Solutions for Pharmacies and Hospitals in Africa (SoPhiA) workshop, organized by the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy.

28 Nov, 2024