The United States Foreign Policy Association has awarded the Foreign Policy Association Medal to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone. The presentation took place during the World Leadership Forum Dinner on September 26, 2024. Read More »

On October 2, 2024, Banjul, the capital of the Republic of The Gambia, will host the swearing-in ceremony for members of the Council of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA). Read More »

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has hailed the signing of the USD $480 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Energy Compact as a “significant milestone” for Sierra Leone, committing to the successful implementation of the historic investment aimed at overhauling the country’s energy sector. The ceremony was attended by top U.S. officials and MCC CEO Alice Albright, who joined in celebrating the partnership between Sierra Leone and the United States. Read More »

The Post and Customer Services Centre has announced the release of a new stamp issue titled "The Blue Belt Programme." The stamps, which became available today, Monday, September 30, 2024, feature images of sea creatures found in St Helena waters during the 2019-2020 marine survey. Read More »

Road Infrastructure Ministers of the five Corridor Member Countries of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project, implemented by the ECOWAS Commission, have reaffirmed their support for the project. They also encouraged speeding up processes leading to the construction phase. Read More »

Transport sector experts from ECOWAS and UEMOA member states, regional road haulage organizations, civil society, and technical partners convened in Cotonou, Benin, from September 26 to 27, 2024. The hybrid meeting aimed to address the persistent issue of overloading heavy goods vehicles, which contributes to road deterioration. Read More »

Stoptober, the annual campaign aimed at helping people quit smoking, is returning this year. The initiative is encouraging smokers in St Helena to join millions worldwide who have successfully quit. Smoking remains a significant public health concern, causing 7 million deaths annually. Quitting smoking is considered one of the most effective ways to improve health and reduce the risk of serious illnesses. Read More »

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) recently hosted a workshop at its headquarters in Praia, Cabo Verde. The event brought together representatives from key ECOWAS specialized agencies to discuss partnerships aimed at addressing the region's challenges in energy, water, agriculture, and gender mainstreaming. Read More »