The St Helena Research Institute (SHRI), established in 2019, has announced its first global research conference, titled "St Helena: a unique environment, a rich tapestry," in collaboration with the University of Manchester. This online event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, with a potential extension to Thursday, November 21, depending on interest. Read More »

The ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Mano River Union (MRU), convened the 7th Joint Technical Steering Committee Meeting of the Multinational: Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea and Liberia Road Development & Transport Facilitation Programme within the Mano River Union (MRU) in Monrovia, Liberia from July 9 to 10, 2024. Read More »

The increasing political instability and security challenges in the ECOWAS region have necessitated the deployment of ECOWAS Peace Support Operations (PSOs) mandated by the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. In this context, ECOWAS is organizing in-mission training for staff officers deployed to the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG) from July 8 to 12, 2024, in Banjul. Read More »

The Transport Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission recently conducted five in-country pre-validation technical workshops across Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire. Held from June 18 to June 24, 2024, these workshops aim to enhance stakeholder engagement for the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway project. Read More »

On July 10, 2024, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio formally launched the popularisation and decentralisation of ownership of Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) 2024-2030 at a ceremony in Moyamba Town. He assured the government’s commitment to prioritising district needs in implementing the plan. Read More »

The Republic of Liberia Executive Mansion, Monrovia - Today marks a significant moment for the agricultural development pillar of the ARREST (Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law, Education, Sanitation, Tourism) Agenda as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. unveiled the National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP) 2024-2030. The launch event, held at the EJS Ministerial Complex, underscores the Government's commitment to revolutionize the agricultural sector and promote self-sufficiency in food production. Read More »

The ECOWAS Commission has concluded a three-day technical review of a draft interim report for the Trade and Transport Facilitation Study of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project. The project aims to establish a framework that will enable the corridor highway to operate under a single customs regime, eliminating border stops for travelers and traders. Additionally, the framework includes an automated third-party insurance scheme, the "ECOWAS Brown Card," for cross-border vehicles. Read More »

Trade stakeholders from both regional and national levels have gathered in Abuja, Nigeria, for a three-day meeting from July 9th to 11th, 2024, to review and amend the Draft ECOWAS Common Trade Policy (CTP). This initiative follows recommendations from Trade Experts' meetings and the Joint Meetings of the ECOWAS Ministers of Trade and Industry held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, last year. The technical working group will also draft the Strategic Action Plan for the Draft ECOWAS Common Trade Policy, ensuring both documents are ready for presentation to the ECOWAS Ministers of... Read More »

The Education, Skills and Employment (ESE) Portfolio is conducting a comprehensive review of St Helena’s primary education system. This initiative aims to identify the most effective and sustainable path forward, considering current challenges and future needs. Read More »

In a demonstration of solidarity, the Organization of Liberian Communities in Nigeria (OLICON) paid a courtesy visit to President Boakai during his attendance at the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government in Abuja. Read More »

The Republic of Liberia, Lagos, Nigeria – Africa’s renowned business tycoon and leader, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, recently paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., during the President’s recent visit to Nigeria to attend the ECOWAS Heads of State Summit. Read More »

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held its 65th Ordinary Session in Abuja, Nigeria, on July 7, 2024. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has appointed Ambassador Emmet Kennedy as Chief of Protocol of the Executive Mansion. Ambassador Kennedy comes highly recommended with many years of experience. Meanwhile, Ms. Winifred Mardia Deshield has been named Deputy Chief of Protocol of the Executive Mansion. These appointments take immediate effect. Read More »

Today, 8 July 2024, marks International Paramedics Day, a global observance recognizing the invaluable contributions of paramedics worldwide. This date coincides with the birthday of Dominique-Jean Larrey, known as the "father of modern ambulance services," symbolizing the profession’s rich history and ongoing dedication. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., will travel to Abuja, Nigeria, on Saturday, July 6, 2024, to attend the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority & Heads of State and Government. Read More »

The Republic of Liberia Executive Mansion, Monrovia - In a significant move, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of Liberia, on Thursday, July 4, officially launched the Employee Status Regularization Program (ESRP). He also unveiled a team of consultants at a press briefing held at the Ministry of Information Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT). Read More »

The ECOWAS Ad-Hoc Ministerial Committee on the Construction of Headquarters of Community Institutions convened on July 5, 2024, at the construction site of the New ECOWAS Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting aimed to review the report from the Experts’ Meeting and assess progress at the site. Read More »

President Boakai announces voluntary 40% reduction in his salary Read More »

The ECOWAS Commission, through the Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, organized a three-day capacity-building workshop from July 1 to 3, 2024, for the ECOWAS Protection and Human Security Integrated Coordination Mechanism (ECO-PHSICM). The event was supported by the National Early Warning and Response Mechanism Coordinating Centre (NCCRM), which serves as the coordinating Secretariat for the Mechanism under the Office of the Vice President of Liberia. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. presided over his administration’s first Inter-Ministerial Committee on Decentralization Meeting on July 4, 2024, at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town. The President underscored the significance of advancing Liberia's decentralization program to enhance service delivery for all citizens. Read More »