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CHIEF OF STAFF OF ECOWAS STANDBY FORCE PAYS COURTESY CALL ON THE  NIGERIAN CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF

The Chief of Staff, ECOWAS Standby Force (COS ESF), Brigadier General Sheikh Massaquoi and the Commander, ECOWAS Logistics Depot (ELD),.

12 Oct, 2026

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THE ECOWAS PERMANENT REPRESENTATION IN TOGO ASSESSES THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ECOWAS LEGISLATION ON FREE MOVEMENT AT THE TOGO–BENIN AND TOGO–GHANA BORDERS

From 21 to 25 September 2026, the ECOWAS Permanent Representation in Togo conducted a fact-finding mission to verify the effective.

10 Oct, 2026

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NEW JUDGES OF ECOWAS COURT SWORN IN FOR FOUR-YEAR NON-RENEWABLE TERM

The Chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government and President of the Republic of Senegal, H.E..

9 Oct, 2026

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THE ECOWAS COMMISSION’S POLITICAL AFFAIRS DIRECTORATE ORGANISES THE SECOND EDITION OF ITS ‘BROWN BAG’ SEMINAR

The Political Affairs Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission organised the second edition of its ‘Brown Bag’ seminar on Wednesday 7th.

9 Oct, 2026

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ADOPTING STRATEGIC TOOLS FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF TRANSBOUNDARY ANIMAL DISEASES IN THE ECOWAS REGION

Building a community capable of anticipating health crises, detecting threats early, sharing information quickly, and responding in a coordinated and.

7 Oct, 2026

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THE ECOWAS COMMISSION IS ORGANISING THE 3rd ANNUAL MEETING OF ECOWAS HEADS OF NATIONAL BOUNDARY COMMISSIONS FROM 6TH – 8TH

OCTOBER 2026 IN BANJUL, THE GAMBIA.   The ECOWAS Commission through its Directorate of Free Movement of Persons, Migration and.

7 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS TRAINS STATISTICAL LEADERS TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL STATISTICAL SYSTEMS ACROSS MEMBER STATES AND MAURITANIA

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture, is training statistical.

6 Oct, 2026

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CELEBRATION OF THE 51ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES (ECOWAS) IN BENIN: THE ECOWAS REPRESENTATION IN BENIN INAUGURATES ITS MEETING ROOMS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF “MARCEL DE SOUZA” AND “LAMINE CISSE”

Ambassador Amadou DIONGUE, Resident Representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Benin, inaugurated on Tuesday, September.

6 Oct, 2026

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H.E. GENERAL BIRAME DIOP, ECOWAS COMMISSION PRESIDENT STRENGTHENS STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT WITH BRETTON WOODS INSTITUTIONS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

On the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), the President of the ECOWAS Commission,.

6 Oct, 2026

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STRENGTHENING THE SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL OF TRANSBOUNDARY ANIMAL DISEASES WITHIN THE ECOWAS REGION

The 11th annual meeting of the animal health networks will be held from 6th to 8th of October 2026 in.

6 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS, EUROPEAN UNION, AND GIZ MARKS THE OFFICIAL COMMENCEMENT OF THE REGIONAL ENERGY GOVERNANCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEM IN WEST AFRICA (REGIS-WA)

The ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, convened.

2 Oct, 2026

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ECOWAS CELEBRATES INNOVATION AS HUBPHARM AFRICA WINS SECOND STARTUP AWARDS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Directorate of Private Sector and Industry, has successfully concluded.

2 Oct, 2026

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WORKING VISIT BY HIS EXCELLENCY OLUWATOSIN ANTHONY OGUNJIMIE, VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE ECOWAS COMMISSION, TO THE GAMBIA

H.E. Oluwatosin Anthony OGUNJIMI, Vice-President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), concluded his working.

1 Oct, 2026

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THE ECOWAS PERMANENT REPRESENTATION IN TOGO ASSESSES THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ECOWAS LEGISLATION ON FREE MOVEMENT AT THE TOGO–BENIN AND TOGO–GHANA BORDERS

From 21 to 25 September 2026, the ECOWAS Permanent Representation in Togo conducted a fact-finding mission to verify the effective.

30 Sep, 2026

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ECOWAS STARTUP AWARDS 2026: CELEBRATING WEST AFRICA’S INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL POTENTIAL

The ECOWAS Commission has commenced the second edition of the ECOWAS Startup Awards, holding in Abuja from September 28–30, 2026,.

30 Sep, 2026

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RELEVANT RECOMMENDATIONS AIMED AT BETTER PROMOTING AND PROTECTING THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN IN THE ECOWAS REGION

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is called upon to continue its efforts in the areas of.

29 Sep, 2026

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THE ECOWAS COMMISSION PARTICIPATES IN THE 81ST SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The ECOWAS delegation took part in the 811st session of the United Nations General Assembly, held from 22nd  to 27th.

28 Sep, 2026

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WORLD RABIES DAY: ECOWAS calls for collective action to eliminate human deaths from rabies.

To mark World Rabies Day, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Regional Animal Health Centre Bissau.

28 Sep, 2026

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FIRST WEST AFRICA REGIONAL WATER FORUM ADOPTS SHARED REGIONAL AGENDA FOR WATER SECURITY, DESIGNATES CABO VERDE TO HOST NEXT EDITION

The First West Africa Regional Water Forum (FREAO), convened by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in partnership.

28 Sep, 2026

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THE ECOWAS REPRESENTATION IN BENIN MAKES A DONATION TO THE ‘THE HOUSE OF JOY’ CHILDREN’S SHELTER AND PROTECTION CENTRE

Ambassador Amadou DIONGUE, Resident Representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Benin, presented a donation on.

25 Sep, 2026

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