The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) conducted a pivotal national Advocacy Workshop in Benin for the implementation of the ECOWAS Benchmarks and Framework for the Recognition and Equivalence of Certificates from May 28 to 30, 2024, in Cotonou, Benin. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is organizing a Youth-Voices-for-Change summit aimed at harnessing the potential of young minds in the region for growth, security enhancement, stability, and self-development. The two-day event will commence on June 5, 2024, in Accra, Ghana. Read More »

The ECOWAS Commission hosted the 7th and final Steering Committee Meeting of the Support to ECOWAS Peace Security and Governance (EPSAO) project on May 24, 2024. The meeting aimed to share the outcomes of the project’s final evaluation, present implementation achievements and recommendations, and outline next steps towards the upcoming EU Support to ECOWAS in Peace, Security and Governance (EPSG) project scheduled to commence in August 2024. Read More »

To commemorate the 49th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the ECOWAS Commission’s Directorate of Communication organized a sensitization session for secondary school pupils on Monday, May 27, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The aim of the session was to inform students about the mission, key achievements, and vision of ECOWAS for the future. Read More »

The USAID West Africa Trade & Investment Hub (Trade Hub) orchestrated a Learning Event on May 23, 2024, at the Azalaï Hotel in Dakar. The event marked a significant milestone in advancing inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Senegal through strategic co-investments. It brought together various stakeholders, including co-investment partners, Senegalese government officials, international representatives, and private sector actors. Read More »

The execution of judgments of the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) remains a significant issue in fulfilling the judicial institution's mandate and responsibility towards the community's citizens. This observation was made by Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, Mrs. Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, at the opening of the statutory meeting of the Judicial Council on May 27, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its development partners have launched the Country Resilience and Human Security Assessment (CRHSA) in ECOWAS Member States, beginning with Nigeria on Monday, May 27, 2024. Read More »

Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, has been named the 'Best Banking CEO of the Year in Africa' at the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards. This marks his second consecutive year receiving this accolade. The award, featured in the Spring 2024 issue of International Banker Magazine, coincides with Dr. Onyeagwu's completion of his five-year tenure as Group Managing Director and CEO on May 31, 2024. Read More »

On May 28, 2024, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marked its 49th anniversary. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, delivered a message reflecting on the achievements and challenges faced by the organization since its inception. Read More »

The Republic of Liberia's Executive Mansion in Monrovia announced that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has nominated and appointed additional members to various government positions. These appointments impact the National Security Agency, Environmental Protection Agency, Booker Washington Institute, Harbel College, and the Office of the President. The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate where applicable. Read More »

On May 28, 2024, Vice President of Liberia Jeremiah Kpan Koung paid a courtesy call on Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio. The visit aimed to observe and learn from Sierra Leone's efforts in transformational and human capital development. Read More »

Following an eventful week of discussions and engagement, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) British Islands Mediterranean Region (BIMR) Conference concluded on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Delegates departed St Helena after a six-day visit to the island. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is hosting the District 94 Toastmasters 2024 Conference from May 22 to 25 at the ECOWAS Commission headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. This event is part of the association’s centenary celebrations under the theme “Building Bridges with Words.” The opening ceremony was attended by H.E. Mrs. Damtien Tchintchibidja, Vice-President representing H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, who emphasized ECOWAS's commitment to regional integration through platforms such as Toastmasters. Read More »

On October 12, 2023, following a veterinary risk assessment by the Environment and Natural Resources Planning (ENRP) department regarding outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in South Africa, the St Helena Government (SHG) implemented a prohibition on the importation of all poultry and poultry products from South Africa. This measure aimed to prevent the introduction of HPAI into St Helena. Read More »

The ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Center, in collaboration with the National Agency for Employment Promotion of Benin, will organize the 6th annual forum of national volunteer agencies in West Africa. The event is scheduled to take place in Cotonou, Benin from May 27-29, 2024. The primary objective of this gathering is to foster discussions and advocate for innovation in volunteering across the ECOWAS Region under the theme “Innovating for Impact: Transforming Volunteering through Innovation.” Read More »

A three-day workshop, held from May 15 to 17, 2024, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, was organized by the ECOWAS Centre for Gender and Development (ECGD). The event brought together experts from ECOWAS, COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa), EAC (East African Community), women users of the 50 Million African Women Speak Platform (50MAWSP), and partners such as the Spanish Cooperation, the African Development Bank (AfDB), USAID West Africa, and the UN Women Office for West and Central Africa. Read More »

The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) conducted an advocacy and sensitization meeting on Competition and Consumer Protection laws in Monrovia, Liberia, from May 20-22, 2024. The event aimed to discuss and analyze existing legal and regulatory provisions on competition in Liberia, identify gaps, and collaborate with the government and other stakeholders to develop effective competition and consumer protection laws. Read More »

The Vice-President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commended the cooperation between the West African regional organization and Germany. Presiding over discussions on political cooperation and development between the ECOWAS Commission and Germany on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria, Mrs. Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja called for further strengthening of their bilateral partnership in various areas in the coming years. Read More »

Officials from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) are currently on a four-day learning mission to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission. The mission was officially launched on May 21, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria, by H.E. Damtien Tchintchibidja, Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission. Read More »

Policymakers and businesses in West Africa now have an online tool to track their countries’ trade competitiveness and find new business opportunities in the region, with the launch of the West African Competitiveness Observatory. Read More »