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THE ECOWAS COMMISSION CHALLENGES MEMBER STATES TO ACCELERATE THE IMPLEMENTATION AS WELL AS THE ABOLITION OF THE 90-DAY STAY LIMITATION FOR COMMUNITY CITIZENS

“As a precursor to actualising the 2nd phase of the Free Movement protocol, the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State.

5 Jun, 2024

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Commemoration Of The 49th Anniversary of ECOWAS: the Representation in Benin Celebrates the Event Around the Theme: ‘Strengthening Regional Unity, Peace and Security’

On 28 May 2024, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Representation in Benin celebrated the 49th anniversary of.

5 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS Trains Environmental Experts and Analysts from National Centres for The Coordination of Response Mechanisms (NCCRM) To Tackle Climate Change and Environmental Challenges

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is organising a Sectoral Thematic Workshop on Climate Change and the Environment.

5 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS Moves to Improve and Strengthen Its Standby Force and Logistics Depot

Approximately thirty experts have convened in the ancient city of Kano, Nigeria, from June 3 to 7, 2024, to review.

5 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS Commission Supports Vulnerable Fishing Communities in Santiago Island

Praia, May 30, 2024 – On the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States.

5 Jun, 2024

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The ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (ECGD) is Organising with the Support of USAID West Africa, the 2nd Meeting of the Regional Coordination Committees of its Programmes.

The ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (ECGD), in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched on.

5 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS High-Level Mission to Guinea to discuss the development of the Amilcar Cabral Submarine IT Cable project

The Amilcar Cabral IT cable project aims to connect Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Sierra Leone through.

4 Jun, 2024

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West African Startups Awards: ECOWAS holds Preparatory meeting for the 2nd Edition

Following the successful outing at the inaugural West African Startups Awards in Niamey, Niger in 2021, the Directorate of Private.

4 Jun, 2024

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The Celebration of ECOWAS’ 49th Anniversary at the Heart of Events in the Republic of Guinea

The Office of the ECOWAS Resident Representative in Guinea, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and.

4 Jun, 2024

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Official Inauguration of An Off-Grid Solar Installation Donated by ECOWAS to the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at Bayero University in Kano, Nigeria.

In a bid to further improve sustainable energy access in West Africa, a solar photovoltaic installation was officially inaugurated on.

3 Jun, 2024

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To Fulfil Its Mission of Promoting Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in the ECOWAS Region, the EGDC is Organising a Meeting of the Technical Coordination Committees of its Programmes

The ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) is organising from 04 to 08 June 2024 in Saly – Portudal in the.

1 Jun, 2024

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Second Regional Technical Conference on School Feeding Based on Local Production (ASPL): ECOWAS Member States Commit to Expanding and Improving the Quality and Sustainability of School Feeding Programmes in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), with the support of.

31 May, 2024

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More than 1000 Community Citizens Celebrate the 49th Anniversary of ECOWAS in Kara -Togo

The Permanent Representation of the ECOWAS Commission in Togo, together with the Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (ARAA), the.

31 May, 2024

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Celebration the 49th Anniversary of ECOWAS in Guinea-Bissau

The Office of the ECOWAS Representation in Guinea-Bissau celebrated the 49th anniversary of the creation of the Economic Community of.

31 May, 2024

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Celebration of 49th Anniversary of ECOWAS at University of communication and technology of Accra, Ghana: Role of Communication Technology in advancing digital transformation of the Region

As part of series of activities organised by the ECOWAS Representation in Ghana to mark the 49th anniversary of ECOWAS,.

30 May, 2024

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Migration dialogue for West Africa forum

The Directorate of the Free Movement of Persons and Migration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is.

30 May, 2024

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Celebrating 49 years of ECOWAS: Empowering orphans and students in Liberia through Unity and Education

The Office of the Resident Representative of the President of ECOWAS Commission in Liberia commemorated the 49th anniversary of ECOWAS.

30 May, 2024

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Launch of the Family Empowerment for Sustainable Development Project (PEFDS) in Cabo Verde

May 29, 2024 – Cabo Verde witnessed the launch of the Family Empowerment for Sustainable Development Project (PEFDS), a significant.

30 May, 2024

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Cocktail Reception in Cabo Verde to Celebrate the 49th Anniversary of ECOWAS

Praia, May 28, 2024 – The Office of the Resident Representative of the President of the ECOWAS Commission in Cabo.

30 May, 2024

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ECOWAS Commission Organises Youth Summit to Unleash Potentials of Young Minds for Growth, Self-Development, Regional Peace, and Stability

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is convening a Youth-voices-for-change summit to unleash potentials of the region’s young.

29 May, 2024

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