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Ninety-first ordinary session of the ECOWAS Council of ministers ends ahead of the Summit of Heads of State in Abuja

The ninety-first ordinary session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers concluded today, December 8, 2023, in Abuja, Nigeria. This session.

9 Dec, 2023

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ECOWAS Supports Member States with $1.9 Million to Improve Care for Women and Girls Suffering from Obstetric Fistula as the Ninety-First Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers opens in Abuja

The Ninety-First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers opens today, December 7, 2023, in Abuja, Nigeria. The two-day.

8 Dec, 2023

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Fifty-first ordinary session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security council holds in Abuja.

The 51st Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ministerial Level successfully opens in Abuja,.

6 Dec, 2023

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ECOWAS is developing a digital platform for the classification of Tourist Accommodation Establishments.

Implementation of the brand-new Regulation on the classification of Tourist Accommodation Establishments within the ECOWAS region. Digitization of hotel classification.

6 Dec, 2023

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ECOWAS holds Consultation with the Regional Working Group on Child Protection (RWGCP) on Accelerating implementation of Child Protection Initiatives in the West Africa Region.

The ECOWAS Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs held a consultation with the Regional Child Protection Working Group in Dakar.

4 Dec, 2023

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The President of ECOWAS Commission pays courtesy visit to General Yakubu Gowon

The President of ECOWAS Commission H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray paid a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s former Head of State.

4 Dec, 2023

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ECOWAS Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations Strengthens Systematic Coordination within the ‘ECOWAS Group’

ECOWAS PERMANENT OBSERVER MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS STRENGTHENS SYSTEMATIC COORDINATION WITHIN THE ‘ECOWAS GROUP’ AT THE UNITED NATIONS AND.

4 Dec, 2023

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ECOWAS Communique on Guinea Bissau

Communiqué The Economic Community of West African States ( ECOWAS) has learnt with deep preoccupation the violence that erupted in.

2 Dec, 2023

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Courtesy visit by the President of the Commission to the President of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire

On Wednesday 29 November 2023, the President of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, received in audience.

1 Dec, 2023

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The President of the ECOWAS Commission presents a Report on the State of the Community to the Parliament

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray has presented a report on the state of the.

1 Dec, 2023

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ECOWAS celebrates achievements of its 2022 young graduates immersion programme

The ECOWAS Commission celebrated the remarkable achievements of the young graduates of its Immersion Programme in ECOWAS institutions during a.

1 Dec, 2023

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ECOWAS Trade Officials validate Regional Instruments to promote Trade and Investment

The ECOWAS Commission organized a Regional Meeting of Trade Officials in Abuja, Nigeria from the 28th to the 29th of.

30 Nov, 2023

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ECOWAS Commission Reviews Training Policy for its Standby Force

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is reviewing the training Policy for its stand by.

30 Nov, 2023

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ECOWAS holds a workshop for strengthening regional commitment on refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP)

The ECOWAS Commission’ s Department of Human Development and Social Affairs, in partnership with the United Nation High Commissioner for.

29 Nov, 2023

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Data analysis on the impacts of illicit drugs in West Africa: The ECOWAS Commission officially launches the WENDU report (2020-2022)

In the context of addressing drugs and their consequences in West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),.

29 Nov, 2023

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The ECOWAS regional Trade Facilitation Committee (RTFC) operationalises sub committees on transparencey, women in trade and border management

The ECOWAS Commission convened the Fourth (4th) Meeting of the ECOWAS Regional Trade Facilitation Committee (RTFC) in Abuja, Nigeria, from.

29 Nov, 2023

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ECOWAS undertakes a closing ceremony for the Technical Cooperation window of the ECOWAS Fund for Regional Stabilization and Development (FRSD) in The Gambia.

The ECOWAS Fund for Regional Stabilization and Development (FRSD) is an instrument established by the ECOWAS Commission with support from.

29 Nov, 2023

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ECOWAS Sends High-Level Delegation to Sierra Leone following the Disturbance in the Country

A High-level delegation from ECOWAS Commission and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has visited Freetown, Sierra Leone.

29 Nov, 2023

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ECOWAS Commission strategizes on effective ECOWAP monitoring and evaluation

ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with regional experts and member states, commenced a pivotal Regional Workshop aimed at developing strategic action.

28 Nov, 2023

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Two-Day ECOWAS Workshop and Training of Trainers on the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on Mixed Migration for Frontline Service Providers.

The Human Security and Civil Society Division, Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs in the Department of Human Development and.

27 Nov, 2023

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