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HEAD OF ECOWAS ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION ARRIVES IN CABO VERDE AHEAD OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

The Head of the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission to the Presidential Election in Cabo Verde, H.E. Fatoumatta JALLOW-TAMBAJANG, former Vice-President.

12 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS OPENS ITS PAVILION AT COP31 IN TÜRKIYE, JOINING FORCES WITH THE AFRICAN UNION AND IGAD TO ADDRESS CLIMATE-INDUCED HUMAN MOBILITY

On 10 November 2026, ECOWAS opened its Pavilion at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, with a side event co-convened with the.

11 Nov, 2026

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ERCA SETS UP A NETWORK OF ECONOMIC JOURNALISTS FOR FAIR COMPETITION

The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) opened the first meeting of the ERCA Economic Journalists’ Network (EJN-ERCA) in the Gambia,.

11 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS TRAINS GAMBIAN PEACE ACTORS AHEAD OF DECEMBER 2026 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Political Affairs, has commenced a five-day training on dialogue, mediation and conflict prevention.

11 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS AND GERMANY STRENGTHEN THEIR PARTNERSHIP FOR STABILITY, INTEGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN WEST AFRICA

The ‘‘strategic dialogue’’ on development cooperation between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Germany concluded on the.

11 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS STRENGTHENS THE TECHNICAL CAPACITY OF THE OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT AT THE SYLVANUS OLYMPIO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN LOME

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as part of the activities of its specialised agency, the West African.

11 Nov, 2026

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THE PERMANENT MISSION OF ECOWAS TO THE AFRICAN UNION PARTICIPATES IN THE 6TH MEETING OF THE AFRICAN UNION PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS AND DISARMAMENT, DEMOBILIZATION, AND REINTEGRATION IN ADDIS ABABA

The Permanent Mission of ECOWAS to the African Union (AU) participated, through its Political Adviser, in the 6th Meeting of.

11 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AFFAIRS, PEACE AND SECURITY (PAPS) HOLDS RETREAT IN ABUJA

The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) of the ECOWAS Commission held a four-day departmental retreat in Abuja,.

11 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS COMMISSION PLEDGES READINESS FOR CONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT WITH STUDENTS AND YOUTH TO FOSTER PEACE AND SECURITY

In recognition of the role of patriotic students and the wider circle of youth in the promotion of peace and.

11 Nov, 2026

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THE THIRD GROUP OF THE ECOWAS TRADE LIBERALISATION SCHEME (ETLS) TASK FORCE HOLDS ITS INAUGURAL MEETING ON 5 AND 6 NOVEMBER 2026 IN COTONOU

The Third Group of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) Task Force held its inaugural meeting on 5 and 6.

11 Nov, 2026

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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ECO: LAUNCH OF TWO ECOWAS WORKSHOPS ON STRENGTHENING REGIONAL COOPERATION IN ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS AND THE PRESENTATION OF TOGO’S COUNTRY REPORT ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOKS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in collaboration with the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), held, on.

9 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS MARKS A NEW MILESTONE FOR REGIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH IN GUINEA-BISSAU

The ECOWAS Commission and the Government of Guinea-Bissau held an official ceremony on November 6, 2026, in Bissau for the.

9 Nov, 2026

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THE ECOWAS RESIDENT REPRESENTATION IN SENEGAL AND PARLIAMENTARIANS MOBILIZE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION AND MENTAL HEALTH ENHANCEMENT IN SAINT-LOUIS

As part of its mission to the Saint-Louis region, the Resident Representation, accompanied by Honorable ECOWAS Parliamentarians Guy Marius SAGNA.

9 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS and its financial partner, BMZ, and technical partner, GIZ, held the 11th meeting of the Steering Committee of the Regional Stabilization and Development Fund (FRSD)

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission held the 11th meeting of the Steering Committee of the Regional.

9 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS HEADS OF IMMIGRATION SIGN FREETOWN DECLARATION TO MANDATE ENBIC ACCEPTANCE BY JANUARY 1, 2027

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Free Movement of Persons and Migration, convened the 10th Annual Meeting of ECOWAS.

9 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS IS LAUNCHING AND INAUGURATING THE REGIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE REGIONAL RICE RESILIENT VALUE CHAINS PROGRAMME (REWARD)- TO ACCELERATE FOOD SOVEREIGNTY IN WEST AFRICA

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), is officially launching the.

9 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS CONCLUDES TWO WORKSHOPS IN LOMÉ DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF REGIONAL STATISTICS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission concluded two regional workshops on November 6 and 7, 2026, in.

9 Nov, 2026

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DAKAR 2026 YOG: AN ECOWAS OLYMPIC VILLAGE TO RAISE AWARENESS AND PROMOTE REGIONAL INTEGRATION AMONGST YOUNG PEOPLE.

As part of the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games (YOG), the Communications Directorate of the Economic Community of West African.

7 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS COMMISSION HOSTS REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS’  ROUNDTABLE TO ADVANCE YOUTH, PEACE AND SECURITY (YPS) AND WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY (WPS) DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

The ECOWAS Commission hosted regional leaders, diplomats, ministers, representatives of civil society and development partners for the Regional stakeholders’ roundtable.

6 Nov, 2026

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ECOWAS VICE-PRESIDENT MEETS EBID LEADERSHIP TO DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Lomé, Togo, 2 November 2026 – H.E. Anthony Oluwatosin Ogunjimi, Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, led a delegation, comprising the.

6 Nov, 2026

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