Ecowas to hand over Cavalla River Bridge construction site

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to officially hand over the site for the construction of the Cavalla River Bridge on October 2, 2024. This bridge will connect Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia, marking a significant step in ECOWAS's efforts to enhance regional transport connectivity, cross-border trade, economic cooperation, and integration across West Africa. Read More »

ECOWAS Commission begins staff officers course in Guinea-Bissau

The ECOWAS Commission has initiated a training program for personnel of the ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (SSMGB). The course, aimed at familiarizing new staff with the ECOWAS Staff Officers Handbook, is being conducted by the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) at Azalai-Dunia Hotel in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. It includes 46 participants from both the SSMGB and Guinea-Bissau's Defence and Security Forces. Read More »

Liberia honors U.S. Senator Jack Reed for supporting immigrants

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia paid tribute to U.S. Senator Jack F. Reed in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 2, 2024. The event recognized Senator Reed's long-standing support for Liberians and his role in the passage of the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019 (H.R. 1169). This legislation has allowed many Liberians in the United States to gain permanent residency. Read More »

Solar pumping systems inaugurated in Kédougou region

The Kédougou region in Senegal has advanced its efforts to enhance agricultural productivity through the commissioning of ten solar pumping systems. This initiative, executed by the NGO SEM Fund with support from ECREEE, is part of the ECOWAS Special Intervention Fund (ESIF). It aims to improve farmers' livelihoods in several communities, including Bandafassi, Damboucoye, and Ibel. Read More »

ECOWAS experts meet ahead of ministers' conference on telecommunications

Experts from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gathered in Cotonou, Benin, from October 2 to 3, 2024. This meeting precedes the 19th Meeting of ECOWAS Ministers responsible for Telecommunications, ICT, and Digitalisation. The focus was on evaluating progress in telecommunications and ICT projects facilitated by the ECOWAS Commission and approving a digital sector development strategy for 2024-2029. Read More »

ECOWAS begins work on Cavally River bridge linking Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially commenced the construction of a bridge over the Cavally River, marking a significant step in enhancing infrastructure between Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia. The site handover to the contractor and supervising consultant took place on October 3, 2024, at the Prollo border. This project is expected to last 24 months and aligns with ECOWAS's Vision 2050 goals to boost regional trade, transport connectivity, and economic cooperation across West Africa. Read More »

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