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Government experts meeting on the draft Supplementary Act relating to cooperation in suppressing illicit maritime activities in the ECOWAS region.

Government experts from ECOWAS member states are meeting in Lomé, Togo, from May 6 to 8, 2024 to examine in.

8 May, 2024

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14TH NRA focal points meeting on the ECOWAS regulation on roaming commences in Abuja, Nigeria

On May 8th, 2024, the 14th Meeting of Focal Points of National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) on the implementation of the.

8 May, 2024

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ECOWAS-ICAO-BAGASOO to hold Coordination Meeting on the Implementation of the PASTA-CO Project in Lagos

The Directorate of Transport of the ECOWAS Commission will be holding a coordination meeting with the International Civil Aviation Organization.

7 May, 2024

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The Commissions of ECOWAS and WAEMU have ratified the seminal Action Plan of the ECOWAS-WAEMU Cooperation Agreement, aimed at rigorously enforcing competition regulations across West Africa.

In a concerted effort to bolster synergies and ensure a seamless and effective implementation of competition policies, the commissions acted.

6 May, 2024

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A Three-day technical conference on Human Capital Development (HCD) from 8th -10th May in Accra Ghana: ECOWAS convenes Member States HCD focal points to renew their commitment to regional Human Capital Development Goals

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is holding a three-day technical conference on Human Capital Development (HCD).

6 May, 2024

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Strengthening Diplomatic Relations: ECOWAS Ambassador Resident Representative in Guinea Receives Three Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary accredited to Guinea

The ECOWAS Resident Representative in Guinea, H.E. Mr Louis Blaise AKA-BROU, received  three Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary accredited to the.

6 May, 2024

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ECOWAS consolidates on cross-border cooperation launches national platforms in Liberia and Sierra Leone

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) has furthered its efforts to improve the lives.

6 May, 2024

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ECOWAS to participate in the WURI project’s phase ii mid-term review

The World Bank in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is organising a regional workshop on.

6 May, 2024

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The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) on a mission in Côte d’Ivoire to disseminate Community Provisions on Competition and Consumer Protection

A delegation from ECOWAS/ERCA led by Mrs Massandje Toure-Litse, Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, accompanied by the Executive Director.

4 May, 2024

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ECOWAS and Algeria agree to hold regular discussions on the political and security situation in west Africa and the Sahel, as well as on the fate of irregular migrants

“ECOWAS and Algeria have agreed to hold regular discussions on the political and security situation in West Africa and the.

3 May, 2024

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Regional Fund for Agriculture and Food (RFAF): the 2nd Supervisory Board Validates and Adopts the Operationalisation and Management Instruments

Regional Fund for Agriculture and Food (RFAF): the 2nd Supervisory Board Validates and Adopts the Operationalisation and Management Instruments…RFAF_SB 2024_Press.

3 May, 2024

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ECOWAS Commission engages partners with a view of strengthening collaboration for innovative early warning solutions in West Africa.

The Vice President of the Commission, H. E. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, led an ECOWAS delegation to Washington, D.C., USA, from.

2 May, 2024

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ECOWAS convenes the subcommittee of the judicial council responsible for reviewing its rules of procedure in Banjul

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened the Subcommittee of the Judicial Council responsible for reviewing its rules.

1 May, 2024

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ECOWAS Permanent Observer to the UN speaks on promise of democratic consolidation in west africa at university of Massachussetts-Boston’ 6th Africa day and 2024 Academic conference

Following an invitation to serve as Keynote Speaker at the University of Massachussetts-Boston’s 6th Africa Day, co-organized by UMASS-Boston, West.

1 May, 2024

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ECOWAS Hails the Peaceful Conduct of Voting in Togo’s 29 April 2024 Parliamentary and Regional Elections

The Head of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Election Observation Mission for the parliamentary and regional elections.

30 Apr, 2024

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ECOWAS Convenes meeting of the sub-committee of the ECOWAS Judicial Council on enforcement of the judgements of the Community Court of Justice

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Judicial Council has convened a three-day sub-committee of the ECOWAS Judicial Council.

29 Apr, 2024

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ECOWAS Commission convenes a retreat of its Council of the Wise on the theme: “Leveraging and Responding to the Current Governance, Peace and Security Challenges in the ECOWAS Region.’’

As part of efforts to respond to the current governance, peace and security challenges in the region, the ECOWAS Commission.

29 Apr, 2024

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ECOWAS Wishes a Well-deserved Retirement to Mr Ousseini Salifou, First Executive Director of RAAF

From July 2013 down to April 2024, Mr Ousseini Salifou, in his capacity of Executive Director, had the heavy responsibility.

29 Apr, 2024

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Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (RAAF): 10 Years Serving the Agricultural Development in West Africa and the Sahel

Officially launched in Lomé (Togo) on 27 September 2013, the Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (RAAF) has already got.

29 Apr, 2024

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