Former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has arrived in Cotonou as head of an ECOWAS mission observing Benin’s upcoming presidential election on April 12. The mission involves over one hundred observers deployed nationwide. ECOWAS says it remains committed to supporting peaceful…

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Finance reaffirmed its commitment to transparent financial management at a recent retreat in Taraba State. The event gathered top officials to discuss strategies amid current economic challenges. Presentations focused on strengthening coordination across government agencies.

On April 8, 2026, Ghana’s Ministry of Finance posted remarks from Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson at an EBID board session.

ECOWAS celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with an official ceremony in Yamoussoukro attended by leaders from across West Africa. Officials emphasized deeper regional integration while highlighting past achievements like common tariffs and passports. The event reinforced ongoing efforts for unity amid…

The Gambian government announced that an ECOWAS-backed pilot project has created more than 18,500 jobs nationwide following its completion this March. Officials highlighted increased incomes for beneficiaries alongside new infrastructure investments funded through international partnerships.

The Ministry of Finance in Ghana posted on April 8 about EBID’s recent achievements amid challenging conditions.

First Ladies from SWEDD+ countries will meet in Banjul from April 8-10 at a high-level forum targeting zero tolerance for gender-based violence across West and Central Africa. Organized by The Gambia’s government with support from ECOWAS and other partners such…

On April 5, 2026, MTN Ghana posted several updates celebrating regional festivals and community achievements.

MTN Ghana marked the Easter holiday with Good Friday and Easter Sunday messages on social media in early April 2026.

The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority held its 12th consultative committee meeting in Abuja from March 30 to April 1. Delegates reviewed draft regulations on consumer protection aimed at creating fairer markets across West Africa. Officials highlighted ongoing efforts toward harmonizing…

The twelfth Regional Coordination Council meeting of the ECOWAS Volunteers Programme gathers stakeholders near Abuja from March 31 to April 2. The event focuses on strengthening volunteerism’s role in promoting peace across West Africa while reviewing key reports and future…

FirstBank has announced it will sponsor Africa’s largest school chess tournament—ChessMasters—in partnership with Eko Hotels & KEY Academy. The event targets primary school students across Lagos aiming for skill development through chess. Over N10 million is up for grabs among…

FirstBank announced it will sponsor the inaugural Samuel Okwaraji Under-16 Football Championship involving schools nationwide. The initiative honors a notable football figure while aiming at youth development through sport. Leaders praised FirstBank’s ongoing role supporting both grassroots athletics and broader…

ECOWAS agencies have started a study on new multi-purpose dams aimed at boosting regional integration and adapting to climate change. Experts gathered in Dakar discussed identifying priority sites for future investment. Representatives from member states and partner organizations participated.

MTN Ghana shared multiple tweets on April 2, 2026 about its engagement with customers during the Easter festivities in Kwahu.

Liberia’s Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan outlined his country’s economic progress during an event launching Africa’s Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook 2026 Report by the African Development Bank. He described how Liberia managed recent fiscal setbacks through reforms while highlighting concerns…

Dr Ado Mensah, newly appointed Country Manager for the African Development Bank in Sierra Leone, met with Minister of Finance Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura on March 25. The meeting focused on ongoing cooperation between Sierra Leone’s government and AfDB amid…

Liberia has unveiled plans for an immediate boost in power supply through new thermal generation while signing agreements aimed at securing long-term energy stability via major gas-fired infrastructure projects. Officials say these efforts will help meet national goals by expanding…

Ministers from ECOWAS gathered in Freetown on March 27 to discuss advancing West Africa’s digital economy through coordinated policy frameworks. The meeting addressed issues like data protection regulation and cross-border connectivity while emphasizing regional cooperation.

ECOWAS has named Dr Lansana Kouyaté as chief negotiator for talks with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger after their withdrawal from the bloc. The move aims at fostering dialogue on regional cooperation amid ongoing changes within West Africa.