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COMMUNITY SECTORAL STATISTICS YEARBOOK: ECOWAS TAKES ANOTHER STEP TOWARD CONSOLIDATING ITS HARMONIZED REGIONAL SYSTEM

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Directorate of Research and Statistics (DRS), is organizing a.

4 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS REGIONAL ELECTRICITY ACCESS PROJECT HOLDS FINAL STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING TO SECURE LASTING RESULTS FOR HOUSEHOLDS IN THE GAMBIA, GUINEA-BISSAU AND MALI

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Directorate of Energy and Mines, has convened in Abuja,.

3 Nov, 2026

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2026 DAKAR YOG: MEET OLIVIA LIMA BOYANM (CAPE VERDE) AND KADER ABDOUL NANLO COULIBALY (CÔTE D’IVOIRE), ECOWAS VOLUNTEERS AT THE HEART OF THE YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES IN SENEGAL.

Dakar, 2 November 2026 – At the venues of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, amongst the thousands of volunteers.

3 Nov, 2026

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PARTICIPATION OF THE EGDC IN THE 11TH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE AFRICAN UNION SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT (STC-GEWE)

On the path to CSW71, the African continent defines its priorities:  “Position paid and unpaid care work, climate action, and.

3 Nov, 2026

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ROAD MINISTERS ENDORSE THE FIRST SET OF SECTIONS OF THE ABIDJAN–LAGOS CORRIDOR HIGHWAY TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION STAGE, STRESSING ON THE NEED TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF SECTIONS IN THE PHASING OF CONSTRUCTING OF THE SIX‑LANE SUPRANATIONAL HIGHWAY

The Ministerial Steering Committee of the Abidjan–Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project convened its Project Statutory meeting in Lome, Togo on.

3 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS COMMISSION AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM), COMMIT TO DEEPENING COOPERATION ON REGIONAL MIGRATION PRIORITIES

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have agreed.

3 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS STRENGTHENS THE HARMONIZATION OF MONETARY AND FINANCIAL STATISTICS TO SUPPORT REGIONAL ECONOMIC INTEGRATION

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Commission and in collaboration with the West African Monetary Agency.

3 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS DEPLOYS A LONG-TERM ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION IN THE REPUBLIC OF CABO VERDE

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed a Long-Term Election Observation Mission (LTOEM) ahead of the presidential.

3 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS LOGISTICS DEPOT RECEIVES MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT OF LUNGI GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL

The Commander of the ECOWAS Logistics Depot (ELD), Navy Captain IJ Akpa, received the Medical Superintendent of Lungi Government Hospital, Dr Alusine Yilla, during.

3 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS CONVENES RETREATS TO STRENGTHEN WEST AFRICAN COLLECTIVE ENGAGEMENT AT THE UNITED NATIONS

 The Permanent Observer Mission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to the United Nations convened two successive.

2 Nov, 2026

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DAKAR YOG 2026: ECOWAS MOBILISES WEST AFRICAN YOUTH AND REINFORCES ITS COMMITMENT TO THE FIRST YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES TO BE HELD IN AFRICA, IN SENEGAL

Through a strategic partnership with the Senegalese National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSS), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) reaffirms its.

2 Nov, 2026

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MEETING BETWEEN REGIONAL ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES PERMANENT REPRESENTATIONS TO THE AFRICAN UNION AND THE PARTNER EMBASSIES GROUP: REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND THE PRIORITIES OF THE BURUNDIAN PRESIDENCY AT THE HEART OF DISCUSSIONS

The Permanent Representations of the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to the African Union (AU) held a working meeting on the.

2 Nov, 2026

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THE ECOWAS PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE AFRICAN UNION PARTICIPATES IN THE 8TH MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE ON SECURITY SECTOR REFORM IN AFRICA

Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 – The Permanent Representation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to the.

2 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION ASSESSES ECOMIG OPERATIONS IN THE GAMBIA

A delegation of the ECOWAS Parliamentary Oversight Committee has concluded a 5-day visit to The Gambia, aimed at assessing the.

2 Nov, 2026

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CAVALLY BRIDGE WORKS: THE ECOWAS PERMANENT REPRESENTATION IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE IS INVOLVED IN MONITORING THIS REGIONAL INTEGRATION PROJECT

Prollo, 28th October 2026 — His Excellency Dr Khare Diouf, Resident Representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

1 Nov, 2026

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EMPOWERING YOUTH LEADERSHIP CRITICAL TO PEACE, STABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT IN WEST AFRICA

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Political Affairs, in collaboration with the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) and.

1 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS ADVANCES REGIONAL ACTION ON CLIMATE-RELATED HUMAN MOBILITY THROUGH REVIEW OF MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE HANDBOOK

The ECOWAS Commission has taken a decisive step towards translating its regional policy commitments on climate-related human mobility into practical.

1 Nov, 2026

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WAPP WELCOMES AN ECOWAS PARLIAMENT DELEGATION AS PART OF THE MONITORING OF THE PROCEM II PROGRAMME

Abomey-Calavi, Benin, 27 October 2026 – The West African Power Pool (WAPP) welcomed a delegation of ECOWAS parliamentarians to its.

1 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS ESTABLISHES AFRICAN FORUM FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (FARI) – 2027 SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE AND LAUNCHES PREPARATORY WORK FOR THE 3RD EDITION IN ACCRA

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Education, Science and Culture, is holding the first meeting of the Scientific Committee.

1 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS STRENGTHENS PROCUREMENT EXPERTISE ACROSS ITS INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES TO IMPROVE PLANNING, ENHANCE EFFICIENCY AND OPTIMISE RESOURCES

To strengthen procurement planning and promote efficiency, transparency and value for money in the implementation of its programmes and projects,.

1 Nov, 2026

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