The Republic of Liberia Executive Mansion, Monrovia - His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, has commended Honorable Miatta Fahnbulleh, Chairperson of the 2024 Inaugural Committee, and members of the Committee for their service and planning of the inaugural activities. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. of Liberia has announced additional nominations within the government, affecting several local administrations across Rivercess, River Gee, Grand Cape Mount, Montserrado, Grand Gedeh, Maryland, Nimba, and Sinoe Counties. Read More »

The ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) is organizing the 2nd edition of the meeting of regional coordination committees for its flagship programs from June 4 to 8, 2024, in Saly – Portudal, Senegal. The event aims to share information on program implementation and formulate recommendations for improvement. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), with support from the School Feeding Coalition and International Financial Institutions (IFIs), concluded a three-day regional technical conference in Dakar, Senegal, from May 21 to 23, 2024. The conference focused on school feeding based on local products in West Africa. Read More »

The Office of the ECOWAS Representation in Guinea-Bissau marked the 49th anniversary of the creation of the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) with a series of events from May 27 to May 28, 2024. Read More »

On July 1, 2024, the minimum wage will increase in accordance with the Minimum Wage Policy of 2021. Read More »

The Permanent Representation of the ECOWAS Commission in Togo, alongside the Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (ARAA), the ECOWAS Infrastructure Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU), and the ECOWAS Brown Card, celebrated the 49th anniversary of the institution on May 28, 2024, in Kara, northern Togo. The event was held under the theme “Strengthening Unity, Peace and Regional Security” and coincided with the University of Kara's 20th anniversary. Read More »

The Senegalese agricultural industry witnessed a landmark event as Biosene inaugurated its new industrial cereal production unit on May 30, 2024. This milestone, achieved after 36 months of dedicated efforts and collaboration, was supported financially and through technical assistance by the USAID West Africa Trade & Investment Hub (Trade Hub). Read More »

Praia, May 28, 2024 – The Office of the Resident Representative of the President of the ECOWAS Commission in Cabo Verde hosted a cocktail reception to mark the 49th anniversary of the ECOWAS Commission. The event, held in Praia, brought together government representatives, members of the diplomatic corps, members of parliament from ECOWAS and Cabo Verde, university professors, and various dignitaries to celebrate nearly five decades of regional integration and development efforts by ECOWAS. Read More »

The Republic of Liberia is participating in the African Development Bank's (AfDB) 2024 Annual General Meeting, which coincides with the institution’s 60th anniversary. The event is being held at the Kenyatta International Conference Center in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 27-31. Read More »

The USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub (Trade Hub) has significantly impacted Cabo Verde's economy through its co-investment partnerships. The Trade Hub, which provided $2.4 million in co-investment grants from USAID/Sahel and USAID/West Africa, supported five companies across various sectors including pharmaceuticals (Inpharma), agriculture (Agrosoluções), fish processing (Fresk, SUCLA), and financial services (Injaro Investments). These initiatives resulted in the creation of 386 jobs, $19 million in sales, and attracted $6.5 million in private sector investment. Read More »

Last week, the Royal Engineer Lead Air Support Team visited St Helena and conducted a comprehensive survey of the airport runway. The survey confirmed the runway remains in excellent condition, and the team also provided capacity building and support to airport staff. Read More »

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, and their delegation have arrived in Seoul for the inaugural 2024 Korea-Africa Summit. The summit, themed "The Future We Make Together: Shared Growth, Sustainability, and Solidarity," marks a significant moment in Africa's relationship with South Korea. Read More »

The Directorate of the Free Movement of Persons and Migration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is organizing a technical meeting in Lagos, Nigeria, from May 30-31, 2024. The event will be held under the auspices of the Migration Dialogue for West Africa (MIDWA) platform. Read More »

On May 29, 2024, Cabo Verde witnessed the launch of the Family Empowerment for Sustainable Development Project (PEFDS), a significant initiative aimed at uplifting the livelihood conditions of local families. This project, financed by the ECOWAS Commission, is spearheaded by the Ministry of Family, Inclusion and Social Development in collaboration with the Association to Support the Self-Empowerment of Women in Development (MORABI) and the National Civil Protection and Fire Service. Read More »

The annual World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) campaign will take place on Friday, May 31, 2024. Organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), this day aims to raise awareness about the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use. Read More »

The Office of the Resident Representative of the President of ECOWAS Commission in Liberia commemorated the 49th anniversary of ECOWAS under the theme “Enhancing Regional Unity, Peace and Security” with orphans and students in Barclay Farm, Margibi County, District #2. Read More »

As part of a series of activities organized by the ECOWAS Representation in Ghana to mark its 49th anniversary, H.E. Ambassador Baba Gana Wakil, ECOWAS Resident Representative in Ghana, delivered a lecture at the University of Communication and Technology in Accra on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Read More »

Experts from various departments of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are convening in Abuja, Nigeria, for a three-day meeting from May 27 to 29, 2024. The aim is to formulate solutions for implementing resilience strategies to address natural disasters and conflicts in the region. Read More »

On May 24, 2024, the 49th anniversary of ECOWAS was commemorated with a central event titled "Getting to Know ECOWAS" at the Secondary School Manuel Lopes on Santiago Island, Cabo Verde. Organized by the Office of the Resident Representative of the President of ECOWAS in Cabo Verde, this initiative aimed to educate and inspire students from various municipalities across the island. Read More »