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THE ECOWAS AGRICULTURAL POLICY REVIEW PROCESS CONTINUES

Submitting the progress of key documents in the review process of ECOWAP the Common Agricultural Policy of the Economic Community.

27 Aug, 2026

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WAHO HANDS OVER LABORATORY EQUIPMENT WORTH MORE THAN 1.5 MILLION EUROS TO GUINEA-BISSAU

The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) officially handed over laboratory equipment to the Government of Guinea-Bissau on the 19th of.

26 Aug, 2026

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ECOWAS Resident Representative Strengthens Engagement with Cabo Verdean Government and Diplomatic Community

Praia, Cabo Verde, August 2026 — The newly appointed ECOWAS Resident Representative to Cabo Verde, Ambassador João Butiam Co, has.

25 Aug, 2026

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ECOWAS VOLUNTEERS FOR THREE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO SIERRA LEONE

The ECOWAS Volunteer Programme in Sierra Leone has concluded the three-year assignments of nine volunteers who served across various communities.

24 Aug, 2026

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ECOWAS COMMISSION AND UNODA/UNREC SIGN ADDENDUM TO STRENGTHEN COOPERATION ON DISARMAMENT AND ARMS CONTROL

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)/United Nations Regional.

24 Aug, 2026

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TOWARD THE OPERATIONALIZATION OF THE MASTER’S IN CONFERENCE INTERPRETING AND THE MASTER’S IN TRANSLATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LOMÉ

The meeting dedicated to standardizing the Master’s in Conference Interpreting and creating a Master’s in Translation at the University of.

24 Aug, 2026

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COURTESY MEETING BETWEEN H.E DR. OMAR ALIEU TOURAY,PRESIDENT OF THE ECOWAS COMMISSION AND DR. ADEDEJI EBO, DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY TO THE HIGH REPRESENTATIVE FOR UNODA

On 19th August 2026, the Director and Deputy to the High Representative for the UN Organisation for Disarmament (UNODA), Dr..

21 Aug, 2026

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SUPPORTING THE UNIVERSITY OF LOMÉ IN STANDARDIZING THE MASTER’S IN CONFERENCE INTERPRETING AND CREATING A MASTER’S IN TRANSLATION

“To make the Pan-African Master’s in Conference Interpreting and Translation (PAMCIT) a regional center of excellence dedicated to building language.

21 Aug, 2026

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SIX DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS PRESENT LETTERS OF CREDENCE TO ECOWAS COMMISSION PRESIDENT FOR ACCREDITATION

 Abuja, Nigeria, 18 August 2026: Six Diplomatic Missions  have presented their Letters of Credence to the President of the ECOWAS.

21 Aug, 2026

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ECREEE and ECOWAS Strengthen Cooperation with Cabo Verde on Energy Transition and Regional Integration

Praia, Cabo Verde, 20 August 2026 – The ECOWAS Resident Representative in Cabo Verde, His Excellency Ambassador João Ribeiro Butiam.

21 Aug, 2026

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MEETING OF ECOWAS GROUP OF AMBASSADORS AT THE UN FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2026 AND PASSING OF BATON CEREMONY OF GROUP CHAIR

The ECOWAS Group of Ambassadors at the United Nations held its 8th Monthly Meeting of 2026 on 12th August in.

20 Aug, 2026

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ECOWAS ADVANCES HARMONISATION OF THE REGIONAL POSTAL SECTOR REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission concluded a two-day Regional Workshop on the Harmonisation of the Legal,.

20 Aug, 2026

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ECOWAS STRENGTHENS THE HARMONIZATION OF MIGRATION DATA AND MACROECONOMIC CONVERGENCE IN WEST AFRICA

The ECOWAS Commission’s Directorate of Research and Statistics is organizing two regional workshops in Abidjan from August 18th to 22nd,.

20 Aug, 2026

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STRENGTHENING REGIONAL INTEGRATION: ECOWAS HOLDS HIGH-LEVEL DIALOGUE AND SENSITISATION AT NOÉPÉ-AKANU JOINT BORDER POST

The ECOWAS Commission on August 13, 2026, engaged border officials, cross-border traders, transporters and other key stakeholders, including women and.

18 Aug, 2026

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WEST AFRICAN POWER POOL’S SECRETARY GENERAL RECEIVED IN AUDIENCE BY BENIN’S MINISTER DELEGATE FOR EXTERNAL RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND DEBT

The Secretary General of the West African Power Pool (WAPP), Mr. Abdoulaye DIA, was received in audience on the 3rd.

17 Aug, 2026

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ECOWAS CONVENES REGIONAL MEETING IN CONAKRY TO REVIEW THE DIRECTIVE ON EXCISE DUTIES ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the Who Health Organization (WHO), with technical support from.

17 Aug, 2026

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WAPP SECRETARY GENERAL PAYS A WORKING VISIT TO SBPE

Cotonou, 23 July 2026 – The Secretary General of the West African Power Pool (WAPP), Mr Abdoulaye DIA, paid a.

17 Aug, 2026

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JICA’S NEW CHIEF REPRESENTATIVE PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO WAPP

Abomey-Calavi, 21 July 2026 – The Secretary General of the West African Power Pool (WAPP), Mr. Abdoulaye DIA, received Mr..

17 Aug, 2026

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ECOWAS ADVANCES STRATEGIC PLANNING AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT THROUGH 2027–2029 MEDIUM-TERM EXPENDITURE FRAMEWORK (MTEF) WORKSHOP

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is strengthening the link between strategic priorities, resource allocation and results.

16 Aug, 2026

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ADVOCACY FOR RELIABLE AND UPDATED DATA ON THE DRUG SITUATION IN THE ECOWAS REGION

Dr. Daniel Amankwaah, Head of the Prevention and Drug Control Division at the Commission of the Economic Community of West.

16 Aug, 2026

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