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The President of the ECOWAS Commission Inaugurates National Early Warning Centre in Cabo Verde to Strengthen Conflict Prevention and Human Security

Praia, Cabo Verde, 30 October 2026 – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in coordination with the Ministry.

1 Nov, 2026

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The Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Anthony Oluwatosin Ogunjimi, held discussions with the leaders and staff of ECOWAS specialised agencies and bodies in Togo

Lomé, Togo, 30 October 2026 – The Vice-President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, H.E. Anthony.

1 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS E-COMMERCE FORUM ADVANCES REGIONAL ACTION TO EXPAND DIGITAL TRADE AND INCLUSIVE MARKET ACCESS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in collaboration with the West African Regional Digital Integration Project, has.

30 Oct, 2026

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ACCRA WELCOMES THE SECOND COHORT OF THE COYWA PROGRAMME TO STRENGTHEN THE DIGITAL AND FINANCIAL SKILLS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its partners, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and the Spanish.

30 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS CONVENES FINAL NATIONAL EXPERTS REVIEW MEETING ON REVISED REGIONAL MINERAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY IN LAGOS

The ECOWAS Commission has commenced the Final National Experts Review Meeting on the Draft Revised ECOWAS Mineral Development Policy and.

30 Oct, 2026

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THE 21ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE WEST AFRICAN POWER POOL TO BE HELD ON 6th to 7th NOVEMBER 2026 IN CONAKRY, REPUBLIC OF GUINEA

The General Secretariat of the West African Power Pool (WAPP), a specialised institution of the Economic Community of West African.

30 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS ADVANCES REGIONAL ACTION ON CLIMATE-RELATED HUMAN MOBILITY.

The ECOWAS Commission, through the Directorate of Free Movement of Persons, Migration and Tourism, convened the second meeting of the.

30 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS MINISTERS CALL FOR ENHANCED REGIONAL COOPERATION AND SUSTAINABLE FINANCING TO ADVANCE YOUTH, PEACE AND SECURITY IN WEST AFRICA

Ministers responsible for youth, sports and development from ECOWAS Member States have called for stronger regional cooperation, increased youth participation.

30 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS LAUNCHES NATIONAL PLATFORMS FOR THE ECOWAS CROSS BORDER COOPERATION SUPPORT PROGRAMME.

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Free Movement of Persons, Migration and Tourism, held a meeting in Conakry, Guinea,.

29 Oct, 2026

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HEAD OF MISSION AND SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ECOWAS COMMISSION HER EXCELLENCY MADAM NAMIZATA SANGARE VISITS ECOMIG FORCE HEADQUARTERS

The Head of Mission (HoM) and Special Representative of The ECOWAS Commission, Her Excellency Madam Namizata Sangare on Tuesday 27.

29 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS MISSION IN THE GAMBIA (ECOMIG) IN COLLABORATION WITH THE GAMBIAN DEFENCE AND SECURITY FORCES (GDSF) LAUNCHES PINK OCTOBER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

In commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The ECOWAS Mission in the Gambia (ECOMIG) in partnership with the Gambian Defence.

28 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS ADVOCATES FOR STRONGER DEFENCE COOPERATION THROUGH INDIGENOUS DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is participating in the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX), taking place.

28 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS, AU AND PARTNERS CONVENE WEST AFRICA REGIONAL CONSULTATION

The ECOWAS Commission under the department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), the African Union Commission (AUC), and the.

28 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS AND PARTNERS STRENGTHEN NATIONAL CAPACITY TO MONITOR AND REPORT ON THE WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY AGENDA IN CABO VERDE

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs (DHSA), in collaboration with Cabo Verde’s Ministry of Family,.

28 Oct, 2026

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THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE ECOWAS COMMISSION RECEIVES THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE FRENCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

His Excellency Mr Anthony Oluwatosin Ogunjimi, Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, received Mr Christophe Lecourtier, Director-General of the French Development.

28 Oct, 2026

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THE 3RD ABIDJAN BORDER FORUM : THE ECOWAS PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE AFRICAN UNION COMMITS TO PEOPLE-CENTRED BORDER GOVERNANCE

Abidjan, 22 October 2026 – The Permanent Representation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to the African.

28 Oct, 2026

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A delegation of ECOWAS members of Parliament is conducting a mission to RAAF to learn about its mandate and achievements

As part of the parliamentary oversight mission focusing on the implementation of Community projects, a delegation of members of the.

28 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS TAKES A SIGNIFICANT STEP TOWARDS FACILITATING TRADE BETWEEN CÔTE D’IVOIRE AND GHANA.

Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire, 21–23 October 2026   The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Private Sector and Industry, with the.

26 Oct, 2026

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 2026: OFFICE OF THE ECOWAS RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE AND THE ECOWAS STABILISATION SUPPORT MISSION IN GUINEA-BISSAU CHAMPION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

The Office of the Resident Representative of President of ECOWAS Commission in collaboration with the troops of ECOWAS Stabilisation Support.

26 Oct, 2026

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DEFINING A STRATEGIC ROADMAP TO MODERNISE REGIONAL DATA GOVERNANCE

The strategic seminar organised by the Directorate of Research and Statistics (DRS) of the Economic Community of West African States.

26 Oct, 2026

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