President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., has extended his condolences to former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on the loss of her son, Charles Sirleaf, who was the former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). Read More »

A solar photovoltaic installation was officially inaugurated on May 31, 2024, at the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at Bayero University in Kano, Nigeria. The installation, with a capacity of 79kwp of solar PV, 58kw of inverter, and 60KWH of battery storage, was funded by the ECOWAS Commission through the ECOWAS Special Intervention Fund (ESIF). The project aims to provide stable and sustainable electricity to the department and the university community. Read More »

President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., has extended his condolences to former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on the loss of her son, Charles Sirleaf, who was the former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). Read More »

The Minister for Treasury and Economic Development, Mark Brooks, delivered the 2024/25 budget speech today, June 3, 2024, to the Legislative Council of St Helena. The full text of the budget speech is available online at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Budget-Speech-2024-Final.pdf. Read More »

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Nigerian Breweries Plc has completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in Distell Wines and Spirits Nigeria Limited (Distell Nigeria). This follows the approval from the South Africa Reserve Bank (SARB) for Nigerian Breweries Plc to acquire shares of Distell International Limited, now known as Heineken Beverages Holdings Limited, in Distell Nigeria, along with the import business of Distell International Limited in Nigeria. Read More »

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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 »