The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recently held a crucial meeting in Banjul, The Gambia, where the Subcommittee of the Judicial Council convened to review its rules of procedure. The meeting, which took place from April 29th to May 1st, 2024, brought together esteemed Chief Justices and legal dignitaries from various ECOWAS Member States.During the opening of the meeting, Justice Hassan B. Jallow, the Hon. Chief Justice of The Gambia and Chairman of the Sub-Committee, emphasized the importance of revising the Council’s Rules of Procedure. He also... Read More »

In April 2023, it was announced that access to certain areas of the Peaks National Park (PNP) would be prohibited due to concerns about plant pathogens affecting endemic trees within the park. The prohibition, initially set until the end of December 2023, was extended until March 2024 for review based on relevant information and evidence.The Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio (ENRP) has been actively working to address the issue since the discovery of the pathogens over a year ago. Collaborating with organizations such as the St Helena Research... Read More »

The ECOWAS Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Ambassador Kinza Jawara-Njai, recently delivered a keynote address at the University of Massachussetts-Boston’s 6th Africa Day and 2024 Academic Conference. The theme of the event was "Democratic Backsliding in West Africa: Contradictions, Challenges, and Difference."In her speech, Ambassador Jawara-Njai focused on the topic of "Why West African Democracy is on the Right Path despite Challenges." She highlighted the efforts of ECOWAS in promoting democracy, good governance, and development in West Africa, emphasizing... Read More »

The recent meeting of the ECOWAS Council of the Wise resulted in the issuance of the Abidjan Declaration on May 2, 2024.During the meeting, several key figures shared their perspectives:1. "The Abidjan Declaration reaffirms our commitment to promoting peace and security in the West African region," said Chairperson of the ECOWAS Council of the Wise, Dr. Aminata Toure.2. "We must continue to engage in dialogue and diplomacy to address the root causes of conflict," emphasized Secretary-General of ECOWAS, Mr. Ibrahim Sani.3. "The Abidjan Declaration lays out a roadmap... Read More »