The ECOWAS Directorate of Peacekeeping and Regional Security (DPKRS), through its Peace Support Operations Division (PSOD), is conducting its Third Annual ECOWAS Civilian Focal Points and Training Centres of Excellence (TCEs) Meeting from September 24 to 26, 2024, in Conakry, Republic of Guinea. The event aims to improve the knowledge of focal points regarding the civilian dimension of the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) and the ECOWAS civilian standby capacity roster. Read More »

President Joseph Boakai of Liberia held a bilateral meeting with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres during the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting highlighted Liberia's commitment to national development, global peace, democracy, and multilateralism. Read More »

Minister for Treasury and Economic Development Mark Brooks, Financial Secretary Dax Richards, and Director of Economic Development Damian Burns will leave St Helena on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Read More »

St Helena Government (SHG) has announced the appointment of Councillor Gillian Brooks as the new Children’s Champion. She will succeed Rosemary Bargo in this role. Read More »

The ECOWAS Commission, with support from the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), has called on Directors General of copyright offices from Member States to collaborate on strategies aimed at accelerating the implementation of private copying royalties’ systems across Member States. Read More »

In a speech at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone called for reforms to the UN Security Council. He advocated for Africa to have two permanent seats with veto power and two additional non-permanent seats on the council. Read More »

As part of efforts to enhance security within the West African region, the ECOWAS Commission organized a three-day capacity-building workshop for security thematic analysts of National Coordination Centres for Early Warning and Response Mechanism (NCCRM) from member states. Read More »

The ECOWAS Commission held the 2nd Meeting of the Regional Committee on the Implementation of the AfCFTA from September 17 to 19, 2024, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The meeting aimed to evaluate progress in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) across the region, promote collaboration among Member States, enhance capacities in resource mobilization, and prepare for upcoming reviews under the AfCFTA Implementation Review Mechanism (AFIRM). Read More »

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly will commence on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The event will feature the Opening of the General Assembly Debate. Read More »

The West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) Financial Year 2025 Work Plan review workshop took place in Accra on September 18-19, 2025. The event aimed to share the final draft of the WABiLED FY25 Annual Work Plan and gather input from stakeholders, including ECOWAS Directorate of Environment and Natural Resources, USAID West Africa and bilateral Missions, USAID/Washington, and other partners. Read More »

President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., has announced the initiation of an Annual National Diaspora Dialogue aimed at fostering a collective approach to national development. Read More »

U.S. Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) said that Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan, a former U.S. federal agent, is being "wrongfully detained" in Nigeria and denied medical care and legal access. McCormick shared his statement in a September 19 post on X. Read More »

The ECOWAS Commission has concluded the 21st Meeting of the Committee of Technical Experts from the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Member Countries, held from September 16 to 20, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria. This meeting included project directors, engineers, and stakeholders from Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria. Read More »

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly is set to begin on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, with the opening of the General Assembly Debate. Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris will co-chair an interactive dialogue on “Enhancing Multilateralism for International Cooperation.” Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has concluded the Technical Committee Meeting and CEOs of Investment Promotion Agencies in West Africa (IPAWAS). The event took place in Banjul, The Gambia, from September 16 to 21, 2024. Read More »

St Helena Government (SHG) and Airlink have announced a special promotion on flights between South Africa and St Helena. Return flights starting at £640 or ZAR14,820 will be available for sale from today, September 24, 2024, through to March 30, 2025. These prices apply for travel over the same period. A limited number of seats at these prices will be available per flight, with availability dependent on demand. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), in partnership with CORAF and the Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT, have launched the Regional Plan for Preparedness and Response to Pest and Disease Epidemics in West and Central Africa. This initiative was announced during the 9th ordinary session of the West African and Sahel Seed and Plant Committee (CRSPAOS). The plan aims to enhance agricultural resilience by anticipating and swiftly responding to disease and pest outbreaks affecting plants and... Read More »

World Maritime Day will be celebrated on Thursday, September 26, 2024. St Helena, with its rich maritime history and seafaring traditions, acknowledges the importance of those involved in maritime activities and their role in shaping future endeavors. By recognizing World Maritime Day, St Helena emphasizes the significance of prioritizing safety practices to ensure secure and sustainable maritime operations. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. of Liberia has called for global collaboration to address economic challenges that hinder the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking on September 22, 2024, at the Summit of the Future held alongside the United Nations General Assembly, President Boakai emphasized the need for collective action to tackle these issues. Read More »

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris co-chaired an interactive dialogue on "Enhancing Multilateralism for International Peace and Security" at the United Nations Summit of the Future in New York on Sunday, September 22, 2024. This session addressed global challenges and emphasized the need for stronger, inclusive multilateral systems to uphold international peace. Read More »