A candlelit vigil is set to take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 19:00 at the Jamestown Market on St Helena, in honor of victims and survivors of domestic violence. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has started the celebrations of its 50th anniversary with a launch ceremony in Accra, Ghana. Read More »

The Gambia is joining the global Catholic community in mourning the death of Pope Francis. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held an Extraordinary Session of the Council of Ministers on April 22-23, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. Read More »

Gondama Barracks, Sierra Leone — On Saturday, 19 April 2025, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio inspected a newly constructed multi-purpose building at the 5th Infantry Brigade in Gondama, indicating his commitment to the welfare of military personnel. Read More »

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio recently inaugurated several development initiatives at Bo Government Secondary School, where he was once a student. Read More »

Bo City, April 18, 2025 – President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, attended the annual Speech Day and Prize-Giving Ceremony at his alma mater, Bo Government Secondary School, known as Bo School. Read More »

The ECOWAS Commission, in association with the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP), held a seminar from April 14 to 15, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. Read More »

The Office of the President of The Gambia has announced the declaration of public holidays for Easter by President Adama Barrow. Read More »

The annual Athletics Day for primary schools is scheduled to take place on April 23, 2025, at Francis Plain. Read More »

St Helena's primary schools have a long history of participating in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, a tradition they have upheld since the competition was established in 1883. Read More »

A Police and Crime Panel meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2025. Read More »

The celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will officially begin on April 22, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. Read More »

The UK Government has confirmed a boost in funding for the St Helena Government's budget for the 2025/26 financial year. Read More »

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio was present at a significant event in the Tonkolili District, part of the country’s mining region. Read More »

Heads of State and Government from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will gather in Accra, Ghana on 22 April 2025, to commence the golden jubilee celebrations of the organization. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is reaffirming its commitment to assisting Guinea in its transition to constitutional governance. Read More »

The ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mrs. Massandjé TOURE-LITSE, recently visited Dr. Jumoke ODUWOLE, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of Nigeria. Read More »

The ECOWAS Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU), alongside the ECOWAS Directorate for the Digital Economy and Postal Services, hosted a workshop in Accra, Ghana, from April 14 to 16, 2025. Read More »

The European Union (EU) is engaging with the ECOWAS Commission's Department of Political Affairs Peace and Security (PAPS) to better understand the political and security dynamics of the West African region and to explore avenues for increased... Read More »