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Joint ECOWAS, COMESA and EAC Workshop to Validate New Functionalities for the Update of the “50 Million African Women Speak Platform (50MAWSP)”

The three-day workshop, held from 15 to 17 May 2024 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, was organised by the ECOWAS Centre.

23 May, 2024

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The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) On a Learning Mission to Ecowas on the Implementation of Free Movement of Persons Regimes and Migration Management

As part of the drive to strengthen cooperation between African sub-regional institutions, officials from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).

23 May, 2024

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ECOWAS Commission organizes a Course on Protection of Civilians in Peace Support Operations

The ECOWAS Commission launched, on 20 May 2024, at Accra, Ghana the Pilot Course on Protection of Civilians in Peace.

22 May, 2024

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ECOWAS Trains Trainers On Ecowas Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS)

In its bid to boost free trade and foster trade integration, the ECOWAS department for Economic Affairs and Agriculture has.

22 May, 2024

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ECOWAS, ITC Launch West African Competitiveness Observatory to Boost Regional Exports

Policymakers and businesses in West Africa now have an online tool to track their countries’ trade competitiveness and to find.

22 May, 2024

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Launch of a regional agenda for integrating nutrition into Agricultural policies and programs

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened a crucial hybrid meeting on Monday, 20 May 2024, bringing together.

22 May, 2024

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First General Assembly of the Ecowas Rice Observatory (ERO)

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Rice Observatory is holding its first Annual General Meeting from 21 May.

21 May, 2024

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ECOWAS and USAID hold talks with a view to signing a new partnership agreement soon

The Vice-President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), H.E. Mrs Damtien L. Tchintchibidja and.

21 May, 2024

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ECOWAS and Arab Republic of Egypt explore possibilities for greater cooperation in peace and security

The ECOWAS Commission and the Arab Republic of Egypt are exploring the possibility for greater cooperation in peace and security,.

19 May, 2024

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Regional Tourism Experts adopts new regulation for ECOWAS Tourist Accommodation Establishments

At the conclusion of the three-day meeting of Tourism Experts and the Private Sector on the Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanisms.

18 May, 2024

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ECOWAS senior trade officials convene in Abuja to validate regional instruments to foster Economic integration

Senior Trade Officials from ECOWAS Member States gathered in Abuja, Nigeria, from 15th to 16th May 2024 to consider regional.

18 May, 2024

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Regional launch of the fourth continental biennial review report on agricultural growth and transformation and the preliminary consultation on ECOWAP/POST Malabo agenda

The Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the national and regional.

18 May, 2024

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ECOWAS and EU Together for the Road to Schuman Forum on Security and Defence in Abuja

The European Union Delegation to Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) under the Office of the National.

16 May, 2024

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ECOWAS collaborates with Member States towards a harmonized regional tourism sector

The ECOWAS Directorate of Private Sector has convened experts and stakeholders from both the private and government sectors of the.

16 May, 2024

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A Significant Step Towards Youth Employability in Nigeria: ECOWAS Inaugurates a Drilling Project for The Luumo Kosam Dairy Cooperative in Chukun, Kaduna, Nigeria

In a region where access to clean water is often a challenge, a new drilling project promises to transform the.

15 May, 2024

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Abidjan – Lagos Corridor: opening of the workshop to validate the results of the Spatial Development Initiative Study

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), is organising a.

14 May, 2024

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Official Launch of the 1st West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST 2024) in Abidjan

The official launching ceremony of ECOFEST 2024 was held on Saturday 11 May 2024 at the Palais de la Culture.

13 May, 2024

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ECOWAS marked World Portuguese Language Day on May 10th

ECOWAS marked World Portuguese Language Day on May 10th with a lively celebration at its Main Hall in Abuja, highlighting.

12 May, 2024

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Validation Workshop of the ECREEE Gender Mainstreaming Strategy and Action Plan 2023-2027

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) held a validation workshop for the ECREEE 2023-2027 Gender Mainstreaming.

11 May, 2024

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Opening ceremony of the consultative meeting on regional railway transport

Experts from ECOWAS Member States, regional organisations and development partners are meeting in Accra, Ghana, from 9 to 10 May.

10 May, 2024

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