The 6th Annual General Meeting of the Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA) opened at ECOWAS Headquarters on Monday, August 19, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. The event is held under the theme “Implementing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Protocol against corruption towards strengthening Institutions for Regional Unity.” Read More »

Keira Francis of Sandy Bay has graduated with First Class Honours in Biochemistry with Biology from Keele University. Keira graduated on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Read More »

The ECOWAS Commission, through the Directorate of Free Movement of Persons and Migration, conducted a Cross Border Cooperation Project Monitoring and Evaluation exercise from August 14-19, 2024, in Wellingara-Ba, The Gambia. The exercise aimed to assess the implementation progress of the Wellingara-Ba Lumo (Market) project. Read More »

The outgoing European Union (EU) Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Tom Vens, has bid farewell to President Julius Maada Bio. During the meeting, Vens reaffirmed the EU's support for reforms in the United Nations Security Council. Read More »

Maltina, Nigeria’s premium malt drink brand, has been fostering joy and happiness among its customers since the early 2010s. From its initial sponsorship of Laff Mattaz and the A.Y Live Show in 2014 to this year's support for Chibunna Stanley’s Funnybone Live, Pencil Unbroken, and other comedy events, Maltina continues to emphasize shared moments of happiness with loved ones. Read More »

United Nations Headquarters, New York, Tuesday 13 August 2024 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has praised Sierra Leone’s President, His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, for his leadership. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is organizing a regional workshop from August 15 to 17, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. The event aims to review the implementation of the ECOWAS Informal Trade Regularization Support Programme (PARCI/ITRSP) and propose solutions to funding and technical challenges impacting data collection. Read More »

The Republic of Sierra Leone, currently representing ECOWAS in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and holding the presidency for August 2024, hosted a High-Level Security Council Debate on Monday, August 12. The debate, titled “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Addressing Historical Injustice and Enhancing Africa’s Effective Representation on the Security Council,” focused on structural reform and increased representation for Africa. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has announced additional appointments within the government of Liberia. The new appointees will serve in the National Public Health Institute (NPHIL), the Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority (LSEZA), and the local government of Lofa County. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has successfully concluded its Field Monitoring and Evaluation Mission in The Gambia, focusing on the effectiveness of humanitarian support provided in response to the 2022 floods and food crises. Over the past week, the ECOWAS delegation conducted thorough evaluations and engaged directly with the flood-affected communities of Chitah (Nyofelleh), Fass Omar Saho, Munyagen, and Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) to ensure that the aid is effectively meeting the needs of the most vulnerable populations. Read More »

Azman Air announced it has suspended operations until October 2024 due to C-checks on all aircraft and high operational costs. The airline has furloughed all but eight staff members during this period. Read More »

His Excellency President Adama Barrow has pledged to support the University of The Gambia Medical Students Association (UNIGAMSA) with more than three hundred chairs during a courtesy visit at the State House in Banjul. Read More »

As part of the ongoing development of the energy sector in West Africa, the ECOWAS Commission’s Directorate of Energy and Mines from the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Digitisation has begun a four-day training from August 12 to 15, 2024, in Lome, Togo. The training aims to present the functionalities of the tools in the ECOWAS Energy Information System (EIS-ECOWAS) in preparation for the official launch of the Togo Computerised Energy Information System (SIE-Togo) at the end of the workshop on August 16, 2024. Read More »

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) convened in Abuja on August 14, 2024, to strengthen partnerships. Read More »

To mark Sierra Leone’s mission as West African Representative and President of the United Nations Security Council during August 2024, the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, H.E. Rtd Brig. Julius Maada Bio, launched Sierra Leone’s peace exhibition at the United Nations in New York on Monday, August 12, 2024. The event was attended by Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. Mrs. Amina J. Mohamed. Read More »

The Vice-Chair of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, has praised the long-standing cooperation between the West African regional organization and the Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Read More »

On the third day of the ECOWAS Field Monitoring and Evaluation Mission in The Gambia, the delegation visited the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) to assess ongoing humanitarian efforts following the 2022 flood disaster. The delegation included representatives from ECOWAS, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA), and Catholic Relief Services (CRS). They engaged with local officials and community leaders to evaluate aid distribution and its impact. Read More »

The second phase of the National Economic Council Meeting commenced at the State House in Banjul on Wednesday, August 15, 2024. Read More »

At the Presidential Delivery Forum, the Minister of Fisheries, Water Resources, and National Assembly Matters, Honourable Musa Drammeh, led his technical team to brief President Adama Barrow and other executives about the ministry's activities and action plan. Read More »

Day two of the ECOWAS Field Monitoring and Evaluation Mission in The Gambia involved visits to flood-affected communities, including Nyofelleh, Fass Omar Saho, and Munyagen. This mission aims to assess the effectiveness of humanitarian aid provided following the 2022 flood disaster and food crises. Read More »