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UniPiaget of Cabo Verde and ECREEE Engage in High-Level Workshop on Climate Change

Praia, Cabo Verde, June 17, 2025 – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) actively participated in.

18 Jun, 2025

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Four new ambassadors present letters of credence to ECOWAS Commission President

Four new ambassadors present letters of credence to ECOWAS Commission President The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Dr..

18 Jun, 2025

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ECOWAS Launches €105 Million Regional Initiatives to Strengthen Peace, Security, and Economic Integration In West Africa

ECOWAS Launches €105 Million Regional Initiatives to Strengthen Peace, Security, and Economic Integration In West Africa with Support from EU,.

18 Jun, 2025

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Solemn declaration on the occasion of the World Day to combat desertification and drought, 17 June 2025

ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES (ECOWAS) Solemn declaration on the occasion of the World Day to combat desertification and.

17 Jun, 2025

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Managing Agricultural Risks in West Africa: Commissioner Massandjé TOURE-LITSE leads a high-level Mission to the Togolese Ministry of Agriculture

Ahead of the regional workshop on capitalizing on PARM experiences and formulating a regional program for agricultural risk management in.

12 Jun, 2025

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Celebrating 50 Years of ECOWAS in Cabo Verde: Uni-CV and ECOWAS Representation Host the III Week of International Relations and Diplomacy

Praia, June 11, 2025 – As part of the commemorative events marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of.

11 Jun, 2025

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Working visit by the Ford foundation (FF) to the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC)

On the 2nd of June 2025, the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) hosted a working visit by the Ford Foundation’s.

10 Jun, 2025

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Bridging vision and action: ECOWAS strengthens regional ownership through the internal mid-term review process of the 4×4 strategic objectives

The ECOWAS Commission held a high-level strategic retreat from June 10–13, 2025, to finalize the Internal Mid-Term Review (MTR) Report.

10 Jun, 2025

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ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs attends the Graduation Ceremony for ECOWAS Students at the Diplomatic Academy of Spain

The Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, Prof. Fatou Sow SARR, took part in the graduation ceremony for the.

9 Jun, 2025

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GIABA celebrates ECOWAS day and the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS in Senegal

On the 28th of May,1975, the Founding Fathers of ECOWAS signed the Lagos Treaty, which has undergone revisions over the.

7 Jun, 2025

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ECOWAS and European Union strengthen strategic dialogue on regional peace, security and development

On 04th June 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria, the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, received in.

7 Jun, 2025

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ECOWAS supports the republic of Liberia in its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

The Republic of Liberia, through its Permanent Mission to the United Nations, officially closed its campaign for a non-permanent seat.

7 Jun, 2025

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ECOWAS hosts second regional preparatory meeting for World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27) in Abuja

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) successfully convened the second regional preparatory meeting for the World Radiocommunication Conference.

4 Jun, 2025

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Human security experts from ECOWAS Member States meet in Lome to review 10 years of the national early warning and response mechanism in west Africa.

“Drawing lessons from ten (10) years of implementation of the National Early Warning and Early Response Mechanism in ECOWAS Member.

4 Jun, 2025

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“ECOWAS must make the private sector the engine of development in west Africa”, said H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, during his visit to the Dangote petroleum refinery in Lagos State, Nigeria.

On the sidelines of the ECOWAS fiftieth anniversary celebrations in Lagos, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, accompanied by Professor.

4 Jun, 2025

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ECOWAS@50: AU, Nigeria, UN, and global diplomats hail ECOWAS as Africa’s model for regional integration at high-level roundtable conference in Lagos, Nigeria

In commemoration of its 50th anniversary, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission), in collaboration with Nigeria’s Ministry.

2 Jun, 2025

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ECOWAS 50th anniversary flag hoisting ceremony in Liberia

Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs proudly hosted the flag hoisting ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community.

2 Jun, 2025

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ECOWAS women reclaim purpose and power at 2025 international women’s day retreat

As the ECOWAS region commemorates 50 years of regional integration, the ECOWAS Commission reaffirmed its commitment to gender empowerment through.

31 May, 2025

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ECOWAS strengthens monitoring and accountability mechanisms for the women, peace and security agenda in Togo

 The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs (DAHS), in collaboration with Togo’s Ministry of Social Action,.

31 May, 2025

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