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Maiden Steering Committee Meeting for the West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) Project

The ECOWAS Commission held its Maiden Steering Committee Meeting for the West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion.

15 Jun, 2023

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ECOWAS to deploys 95 election observers to Sierra Leone for the presidential and parliamentary elections

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, has approved the deployment of 95 Election Observers (Long.

15 Jun, 2023

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ECOWAS kicks off Activities of the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP) in Liberia and Mauritania

Renewable energy industry stakeholders in Liberia and Mauritania participated in the formal launch of activities of the Regional Off-Grid Electricity.

15 Jun, 2023

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United States Ambassador’s visit to the ECOWAS Resident Representative In Cote d’Ivoire

On Tuesday 6 June 2023, Her Excellency Ambassador Fanta Cisse received Her Excellency Mrs Jessica Davis Ba, the United States.

15 Jun, 2023

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ECOWAS deepens support to the Private Sector to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) 

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the United Nations    Development Programme (UNDP) and the International.

15 Jun, 2023

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ECOWAS to Hold its 38th Ordinary Meeting of the Mediation and Security ‎Council at the Ambassadorial Level

The ECOWAS’ Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ambassadorial level will hold its 38th Ordinary Meeting on the 16th of June 2023 in Abuja,.

14 Jun, 2023

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The ECOWAS Commission Presents Quality Award Certificate of Recognition to the European Union

The ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Madam Massandjé Toure-Litse on June 9, 2023 presented on behalf of H.E..

14 Jun, 2023

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Commissioner Sédiko Douka pays a working visit to Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso to Revitalize the ECOWAS Water Resources Coordination Centre (WRCC)

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 9-10 June 2023. The visit is Commissioner Sédiko Douka’s first to the ECOWAS Water Resources Coordination Centre.

13 Jun, 2023

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Commemoration of the 48th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Togo.

Lomé, Togo, 7 June 2023. The Permanent Representation of the ECOWAS Commission in Togo, in collaboration with the Ministry of.

13 Jun, 2023

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ECOWAS Early Warning Directorate Holds Retreat to Strengthen Competences of Field Monitors

Saly, 30 May 2023 – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Early Warning Directorate (EWD), held Retreat of.

13 Jun, 2023

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CNE Publishes Provisional Results of the Legislative Elections in Guinea-Bissau

Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, June 8, 2023. The National Elections Commission (CNE) of Guinea-Bissau has today 8th June 2023 officially published the.

9 Jun, 2023

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ECOWAS Commission Provided Financial Support For the Conduct of Legislative Elections in Guinea-Bissau

Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, June 7, 2023. The ECOWAS Commission has provided financial support for the successful conduct of the just-concluded legislative.

8 Jun, 2023

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ECOWAS Préliminary Déclaration on Legislative Elections in Guinee Bissau

ENG DECLARATION PRELIMINAIRE GB 06.06.2023

8 Jun, 2023

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ECOWAS Vision 2050 at the Heart of the Ecowas 48th Anniversary Celebration in the Republic of Guinea

Conakry, 6 June 2023; the ECOWAS Permanent Representation in the Republic of Guinea, as part of ECOWAS 48th anniversary celebration.

7 Jun, 2023

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ECOWAS holds Working Session to Develop a Contingency Plan for the Management of Displaced Persons in the ECOWAS Region

Abuja, Nigeria, June 05, 2023. The ECOWAS Commission in collaboration with the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) is holding a.

7 Jun, 2023

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ECOWAS organized a workshop to plan, coordinate and monitor the European Union Support Programme to the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA IV)

A Workshop on Planning, Coordination and Monitoring of the European Union Support Programme to the African Peace & Security Architecture.

7 Jun, 2023

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Stability in the Region: ECOWAS meets with a Delegation of Civil Society and Political Parties from Guinea

June 6, 2023.  Abuja, Nigeria H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission met today, June 6,.

6 Jun, 2023

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ECOWAS experts review the Organisation’s Grant Code and its annexes

Lomé, Togo, 5 June 2023. Experts from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened on Monday 5 June.

5 Jun, 2023

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ECOWAS Commission holds Dialogue on Protection and Human Security Issues with Resident Representatives, National Offices and Partners.

Abuja, Nigeria, 02 June 2023                                                                                          The ECOWAS Commission, through the Department of Human Development and Social Affairs, organised.

5 Jun, 2023

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