ECOWAS and UNHCR sign an agreement to strengthen refugees’ protection and address internal displacements in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the UNHCR, The UN Refugees Agency today signed an agreement to.

24 Oct, 2023

ECOWAS Commission Supports the Training of Trainers on Evidence-Based Drug Use Prevention in the Benin Republic.

The ECOWAS Commission organized a training for 30 Core Drug Prevention Professionals on Evidence-Based Prevention of Drug Use/Substance Abuse in.

24 Oct, 2023

ECOWAS’ comprehensive commitment to safeguarding the well-being of stranded migrants

Abuja, Nigeria, October 23, 2023. In a resolute declaration of its unwavering dedication to the welfare of its citizens, ECOWAS,.

23 Oct, 2023

Press Statement On The Outcome Of The Dialogue Between The Government Of Sierra Leone And The All Peoples Congress Party

Following a three-day mediated dialogue that lasted from 16 October to 18 October 2023, the Government of Sierra Leone and.

20 Oct, 2023

ECOWAS Commission President Touray and European Commissioner Urpilainen  launch a major package to stabilise the region and drive West African socio-economic development

JOINT PRESS RELEASE ECOWAS Commission President Touray and European Commissioner Urpilainen  launch a major package to stabilise the region and.

20 Oct, 2023

Team Deylol From Mauritania wins The 2023 ECOWAS Hackathon

At exactly 12:30 hours the second edition of the ECOWAS Hackathon came to an end with the Team from the.

20 Oct, 2023

President Touray Accredits Eight New Envoys to ECOWAS

Abuja, Nigeria – October 18, 2023. H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, received the letters.

18 Oct, 2023

Regional Preparatory Workshop for ECOWAS Member States’ Climate Negotiators in view of the COP28 on Climate Change

In view of the upcoming 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

17 Oct, 2023

“Forging maritime security: ECOWAS gathers its Chiefs of Naval Staff of staff for a 3rd Sub-Committee meeting.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) organized the 3rd Meeting of the ECOWAS Sub-Committee of the Chiefs of.

17 Oct, 2023

ECOWAS Telecommunications Regulators Meet to Evaluate Progress of the Implementation of the Regional Regulation on Roaming

In a bid to assess the progress made in the implementation by mobile operators in the region, the ECOWAS Commission.

17 Oct, 2023

2023 ECOWAS Regional Hackathon 48 hrs non-stop begins in Lomé

Forty two (42) Students, cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals within the age group of 18-35 from ten (10) Member States and.

17 Oct, 2023

Commencement of a Mediation Process between the Government of Sierra Leone and the All Peoples Congress (APC) Party

The African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the Commonwealth are jointly facilitating a mediation.

16 Oct, 2023

President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E Dr Omar Alieu Touray,  officially launched the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP) in Cabo Verde

  The opening ceremony of the 8th ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF 2023), organised on Thursday 12 October 2023 in.

16 Oct, 2023

Closing of the 8th edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum

Praia, 13 October 2023 – The second and final day of the 8th edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum.

15 Oct, 2023

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15 Oct, 2023

The President of the Commission Concludes Official Visit to Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde, October 13, 2023. The President of the Commission H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray on Friday 13 October 2023.

14 Oct, 2023

ECOWAS Participates at the 74th Session of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Executive Committee Meeting, 9th to 13th October 2023, Geneva, Switzerland.

 The ECOWAS Commission led by the Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, Prof. Fatou Sow Sarr participated at the.

14 Oct, 2023

ECOWAS and the National Correspondents for Indicators (NCIs) of the ECOWAS Digital Observatory (ECODOB) assess the development of the Digital Market in West Africa

The ECOWAS Commission organised the annual regional meeting of National Correspondents for Indicators (NCIs) virtually on 3 and 4 October.

13 Oct, 2023

ECOWAS and WFP Provide Support to Cabo-Verde National School Feeding Programme

The Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) has contributed US$ 1 million to provide daily nutritious meals to 90,000.

13 Oct, 2023

ECOWAS Permanent Observer to UN engages with UN Special Rapporteur on the Sale, Sexual exploitation and Sexual Abuse of Children

The ECOWAS Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Ambassador Kinza Jawara ­Njai on Monday 9th October 2023 received in audience.

12 Oct, 2023