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 »

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 »