ECOWAS reviews progress on $225M regional electricity access initiative

The mid-term review meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Electricity Access Project (REAP) commenced on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. The purpose of the meeting is to evaluate the objectives achieved and challenges encountered since the project's inception in 2018, assess progress made, and identify necessary adjustments to achieve its goals. Read More »

ECOWAS assesses humanitarian response to food insecurity in Liberian communities

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission’s Humanitarian Response Team commenced a comprehensive four-day field monitoring and evaluation mission in Liberia on Monday, July 22, 2024. This mission aimed to assess the impact of food and nutrition response initiatives by the ECOWAS Commission addressing food security in various communities and cash transfers to flood victims. So far, the response has achieved 97% coverage, reaching 1,878 households. Read More »

ECOWAS Vice President holds key meetings in Kinshasa during peace congress

On the sidelines of the International Congress on Conflict Mediation & Consolidation of Peace held in Kinshasa on July 16-17, 2024, Her Excellency Ms. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, Vice President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), engaged in a series of high-level meetings aimed at reinforcing cooperation among Regional Economic Communities (RECs). Read More »

Incident involving FV Argos Georgia update: 14 rescued; search for missing continues

Through ongoing communications with the Falkland Island Maritime Authority, it has been confirmed that 14 crew members have been successfully rescued and are now under care and protection in Stanley. Regrettably, the bodies of nine crew members have been recovered but four crew members remain unaccounted for, and their next of kin have been informed by Argos Froyanes. Read More »

World Bank discusses electricity access project progress with Ecowas commission president

Within the framework of implementing the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Access Project in West Africa (ECOWAS-REAP), financed by the World Bank, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, met with the World Bank task team for the project in Abuja on July 24, 2024. The team, led by Mrs. Elise Massan Akitani, Senior Energy Specialist, discussed with President Touray the state of implementation of the first phase of ECOWAS-REAP, which aims to increase access to electricity in Guinea-Bissau, Mali, and The Gambia with a total funding of $225 million. Read More »

Sahel Resilience Project reviews progress at Abuja board meeting

The Sahel Resilience Project held its board meeting on July 25, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting was conducted in both virtual and in-person formats, following a technical meeting of experts on July 24. The agenda included assessing the project's progress, reviewing program priorities and financial status, discussing communication efforts, partnership building, and resource mobilization. Read More »

Gambia-India reaffirm commitment to strengthen bilateral ties

The Gambia and India have reaffirmed their commitment to expand their partnership in the spirit of South-South cooperation for the progress, prosperity, and development of their people. This development followed a meeting between The Gambian leader, His Excellency President Adama Barrow, and H.E. Dinkar Asthana, High Commissioner of India to The Gambia, at State House on Wednesday. Read More »

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