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ECOWAS, EU AND GIZ ADVANCE FINALISATION OF TRADE IN SERVICES PROGRAMME WORKPLANS

The ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the German Cooperation through the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale.

25 Sep, 2026

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EVALUATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ECOWAS CHILD POLICY BY MEMBER STATES OF THE REGIONAL ORGANIZATION

Poverty and natural or human made disasters such as population displacement, the destruction of essential socio-economic infrastructure, flood-induced epidemics, food.

25 Sep, 2026

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WEST AFRICAN MINISTERS REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND ADOPT STRATEGIC RESOLUTIONS TO ADVANCE REGIONAL WATER GOVERNANCE AHEAD OF THE FIRST-EVER WEST AFRICA REGIONAL WATER FORUM

West African Ministers responsible for water resources have reaffirmed their collective commitment to Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and adopted.

25 Sep, 2026

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ECOWAS STRENGTHENS NIGERIA’S CAPACITY ON ENHANCING PHYSICAL SECURITY AND STOCKPILE MANAGEMENT OF STATE-HELD WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION

Pursuant to the continued implementation of the ECOWAS Roadmap on Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM), the Directorate of Peacekeeping.

24 Sep, 2026

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STRATEGIC ACTIVITY PROGRAMMING WORKSHOP OF THE RESIDENT REPRESENTATION IN SENEGAL

Driven by a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and aligning with its strategic direction, the ECOWAS Resident Representation in Senegal.

24 Sep, 2026

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DIRECTORS OF ECOWAS INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES MEET TO ALIGN THEIR EXPENDITURE FRAMEWORKS (2027–2029) WITH THE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES OF THE NEW MANAGEMENT (2026–2030)

The Directors of the Institutions and Agencies of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting from 21st.

23 Sep, 2026

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GIABA CONVENES REGIONAL TRAINING FOR JOURNALISTS IN GHANA TO STRENGHTEN INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING ON ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES

The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) commenced a three-day Regional Training Workshop on Investigative Journalism on.

23 Sep, 2026

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ECOWAS GENDER CENTER BUILDS THE CAPACITIES OF POLICE AND GENDARMERIE OFFICERS, GBV FOCAL POINTS IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE, FOR A MORE EFFECTIVE RESPONSE TO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

The ECOWAS Center for Gender Development (CCDG), the Ministry of Women, Family, and Children of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire,.

23 Sep, 2026

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CLOSING OF ERCA’S INAUGURAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE : FOR AN OPEN, FAIR AND GENUINELY INTEGRATED WEST AFRICAN MARKET

The first Annual Conference of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) closed on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at the Sir.

23 Sep, 2026

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ABIDJAN HOSTS PIVOTAL WATER GOVERNANCE TALKS AS WEST AFRICA PREPARES FOR ITS FIRST-EVER REGIONAL WATER FORUM

Home to 28 shared river basins covering nearly 71 percent of its total land area, one of the highest levels.

22 Sep, 2026

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ECOWAS HOLDS THE SECOND MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF REGIONAL CLEAN COOKING ACTION FOR WEST AFRICA (ReCCAWA)

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, alongside international development partners, convened the Second Steering Committee meeting for.

22 Sep, 2026

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H.E. GENERAL BIRAME DIOP AND HON. JUSTICE RICARDO CLÁUDIO MONTEIRO GONÇALVES ADVANCE A SHARED VISION FOR STRONGER INSTITUTIONS, RULE OF LAW AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. General Birame Diop, and the President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice,.

21 Sep, 2026

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ECOWAS COMMISSION WELCOMES JOURNALISTS FROM MEMBER STATES TO NEW HEADQUARTERS IN ABUJA

The ECOWAS Commission has welcomed journalists from across its Member States to its new headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, as part.

21 Sep, 2026

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ECOWAS IS SET TO AWARD WEST AFRICA’S 60 MOST PROMISING START-UPS THIS WEEK IN ABUJA

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to bring together 60 of West Africa’s most promising startups.

21 Sep, 2026

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GENERAL BIRAME DIOP AND AMBASSADOR MARC FONBAUSTIER DISCUSS COOPERATION BETWEEN ECOWAS AND FRANCE

Strengthening cooperative relations between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and France was the focus of the visit.

21 Sep, 2026

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GHANCOY 5 ESSMGB DONATES TO GUINEA-BISSAU MILITARY HOSPITAL

The Ghana Company 5 (GHANCOY 5) ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau, led by the Combat Team Commander (CT Comd),.

21 Sep, 2026

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THE PRESIDENT OF THE ECOWAS COMMISSION RECEIVES THE AMBASSADORS OF QATAR AND SUDAN AT THE ECOWAS COMMISSION HEAD QUARTERS IN ABUJA

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. General Birame Diop, received the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the.

18 Sep, 2026

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THE EGDC AND THE AFDB OPEN NEW HORIZONS FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT, CLIMATE ACTION, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN WEST AFRICA

The ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC), led by its Director, Ms. Sandra OULATÉ FATTOH, conducted a technical working visit to.

17 Sep, 2026

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ECOWAS LOGISTICS DEPOT RECEIVES DELEGATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION AND EU MEMBER STATE REPRESENTATIVES IN SIERRA LEONE

Representatives of the European Union and EU Member States visited the ECOWAS Logistics Depot (ELD), Lungi, on 8 September 2026..

15 Sep, 2026

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THE CCDG ORGANIZED A RETREAT TO FINALIZE ITS 2027–2029 BUDGET AND BUILD STAFF CAPACITY ON NEW OPTIONS UNDER THE MEDIUM-TERM EXPENDITURE FRAMEWORK

The ECOWAS Center for Gender Development held an institutional retreat in Saly, Senegal, from September 9 to 11, 2026, dedicated.

14 Sep, 2026

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