On behalf of the President of the Commission, H.E. Omar Alieu Touray, Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Damtien Tchintchibidja attended the 2024 Ministerial Meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) held in Tokyo on August 24-25, 2024. The meeting, a preparatory session for TICAD IX scheduled for August 2025 in Yokohama, Japan, focused on accelerating efforts to ensure food security and highlighted the importance of resilience against climate change and natural resources, as well as enhancing agricultural productivity. Read More »

The Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio’s Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section is launching a community survey to gather information on the community's perspective regarding the Marine Protected Area (MPA) and its management. Read More »

In a historic move to address the issue of street children in Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, launched the National Street Children Project under the auspices of the Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Protection. Read More »

Prince Andrew School has announced the results of this year’s public examinations, highlighting its commitment to inclusive education and customized academic pathways. The outcomes reflect student successes across 32 qualifications, including Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2 (GCSE), and Level 3 (A Level) stages. Read More »

A reception was held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Plantation House to celebrate education and the opportunities it unlocks. The event acknowledged beneficiaries of the Chevening and Commonwealth scholarship programs and featured an address by His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE. Both Commonwealth and Chevening Alumni shared their educational experiences with the latest cohort of sixth formers from Prince Andrew School (PAS) and current undergraduate scholars. Read More »

St Helena Government announced today that the contracts for the current public bus service provided by Joshua’s Taxis, Colin’s Garage, and Isaac’s Contractors have been extended for an additional three months. This extension will be effective from Sunday, September 1 to Saturday, November 30, 2024. Read More »

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has received expressions of gratitude from the Council of Paramount Chiefs for his efforts in strengthening their institution. The council pledged unwavering support to the president. Read More »

Steve H. Hanke, a professor of applied economics at The Johns Hopkins University, said that Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is showcasing his $100 million private jet while Nigeria faces 114% year-over-year inflation. Hanke made his statement in an August 27 post on X. Read More »

Experts from member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting from August 29 to 30, 2024, in Lome, Togo, to update the study for the establishment of the ECOWAS Fund for the Development and Financing of the Transport and Energy Sectors (FODETE). The consultative meeting is organized by the ECOWAS Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU). The meeting, which saw the virtual participation of ECOWAS Commissioner Sediko Douka in charge of Infrastructure, Energy and Digitization, was launched by the Representative of the Minister of Economy... Read More »

Benin City witnessed an unforgettable night as Rema's highly anticipated homecoming concert took place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. The event, held on August 30, 2024, featured a sold-out crowd and a star-studded lineup. Heineken played a prominent role as the event sponsor. Read More »

The Royal St Helena Police (RSHP) is inviting the community to participate in an online survey aimed at gathering feedback on the services provided. The survey will be available from Monday, September 2, 2024, and will close on Monday, September 30, 2024. Read More »

The Liberian government, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in collaboration with partners and the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC), has officially launched the ECOWAS Gender Programs in Liberia. Read More »