The Youth Institute of Guinea Bissau, in partnership with the ECOWAS Commission, has successfully conducted a workshop to empower young people with skills and knowledge to address drug use and irregular migration. The initiative is funded by the ECOWAS Youths and Sports Development Centre (EYSDC) based in Ouagadougou. It aims to equip youth leaders to play an active role in tackling these issues within their communities. Read More »

After a rigorous 30-hour competition, the team "ShellxRoot" from Côte d'Ivoire has claimed victory at the third edition of the ECOWAS Hackathon. The team secured first place with a score of 510 points and successfully captured five flags in this regional cybersecurity event. Read More »

CRESMAO organized a workshop from October 14 to 16, 2024, in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, focusing on fisheries governance and the challenges posed by illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in West Africa. This event aligns with the recommendation from the 65th Ordinary Session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS to promote regional cooperation against IUU fishing. Read More »

The new leadership of the ECOWAS Court of Justice visited H.E. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, at the Commission's headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, on October 17, 2024. The newly elected President and Vice President of the Court are Honorable Justice Ricardo Claúdio Monteiro Gonçalves from Cabo Verde and Honorable Justice Sengu Mohamed Koroma from Sierra Leone. They were elected on October 14, 2024. Read More »

The African Defense Ministers' Conference took place on October 15, 2024, at the Adwa Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa. The event was organized and hosted by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and aimed to address contemporary security challenges facing Africa. Read More »

Monrovia, Liberia – On October 16, 2024, the ECOWAS Commission made a donation to enhance human security in Liberia. This initiative was led by Ambassador Josephine Nkrumah, the Resident Representative of ECOWAS in Liberia. The donation is part of ECOWAS's ongoing efforts to address human security challenges in both Liberia and the wider region. Read More »

The ECOWAS Peace Fund held a Technical Committee meeting on October 16, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. The session focused on evaluating project proposals submitted for potential funding. The committee included representatives from various departments within the ECOWAS Commission, such as Peacekeeping and Regional Security, Political Affairs, Education and Science, Humanitarian and Social Affairs, Legal Affairs, Budget and Treasury, Financial Reporting and Grants, Early Warning and External Relations. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission recently organized a workshop in Banjul, The Gambia, aimed at strengthening the capacity of The Gambia's National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC). The event took place on October 3rd and 4th, 2024. Read More »

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio marked the first anniversary of the Feed Salone Initiative in Kailahun Town Field, Eastern Region, during World Food Day celebrations. The event was themed "Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future." The President urged citizens to grow their own food, emphasizing that individual efforts in farming could help achieve national food self-sufficiency. Read More »

The Chief Minister has announced a new cooperation arrangement between the St Helena Government (SHG) and the United Kingdom Government (UKG) concerning future migrants arriving on the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), also known as the Chagos Archipelago, effective from October 16, 2024. Read More »

The Sustainability Conference took place in Hamburg, Germany, from October 7 to 8, 2024. The event brought together various stakeholders, including Heads of State, private sector leaders, academics, civil society representatives, and international organizations. The conference served as a platform for discussing the governance of international organizations and entrepreneurial approaches to sustainable development. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia met with Italian business leaders in Rome to discuss investment opportunities in Liberia. The meeting, organized by the Liberian Embassy, involved representatives from Confimea Mediterraneo, an association of over 250 enterprises across various sectors such as health, agriculture, and logistics. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia engaged in discussions with prominent international business leaders in Rome, Italy, to explore advancements in telecommunications and industrial sectors within Liberia. Read More »

Isaac’s Contractors Ltd has reached a significant milestone in the infrastructure improvement project at the junction of Field Road and Side Path Road. The company has completed the installation of all concrete panels, marking progress in enhancing the durability and safety of these important roads. Read More »

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio participated in a symbolic rice harvesting event on his 1,467-acre farm in Tihun, Sogbini Chiefdom. The activity took place ahead of the World Food Day commemoration and marks the one-year anniversary of Feed Salone. President Bio emphasized his dedication to agriculture by stating, “I don’t want to stop at asking people to do it; I want to be seen doing it myself and setting the example.” Read More »

The Director General of Guinea Conakry Customs, General Moussa Camara, acknowledged the training organized by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission. This initiative was designed to improve the skills of trainers on the ECOWAS Revised Preferential Treatment framework. Read More »

His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reiterated his dedication to enhancing Liberia's presence in Europe, aligning with the desires of its citizens. During a meeting with the Liberian community in Rome, President Boakai highlighted the significance of an educated workforce for national progress. Read More »

The third edition of the ECOWAS Hackathon commenced on October 15, 2024, in Abuja. The event has attracted 44 young individuals, aged between 18 and 35, from 11 ECOWAS Member States and Mauritania. These participants will engage in a "catch the flag" hackathon lasting 30 hours. This competition is designed to develop and refine cybersecurity skills by finding as many flags as possible within the given timeframe. Read More »

The United Kingdom has announced a new cooperation arrangement with the government of St Helena regarding future migrants arriving on the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). This development follows an agreement between the UK and Mauritius concerning the BIOT/Chagos Archipelago. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia met with a European Investment Bank (EIB) delegation in Rome to discuss a $50 million concessional loan aimed at developing the rice value chain in Liberia. The EIB team was led by Vice President for West and Central Africa, Madam Gelsomina Vigliotti. Read More »