The 52nd Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ministerial Level was held at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja on July 3, 2024. The meeting, chaired by Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, brought together Ministers responsible for Foreign Affairs and Defence from ECOWAS Member States. Read More »

Experts from ECOWAS member states convened at the ECOWAS Commission headquarters in Abuja on July 2, 2024, to review the progress of the new ECOWAS headquarters construction. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Naha Francis Ako, a representative of Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Key stakeholders present included the ECOWAS Commission project management team, Acting Director of Transport Mr. Chris Appiah, and Director of Administration and General Services Mr. Seydou Kassory Bangoura, alongside representatives from the Nigerian government. Read More »

ECOWAS Member States' Ministers in charge of Foreign Affairs convened in Abuja on Thursday, July 4, 2024, for the ninety-second ordinary session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers. This session serves as a crucial platform for reviewing ECOWAS programs and addressing key regional issues. Read More »

President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. received a delegation of student leaders from the University of Liberia at the Executive Mansion on July 2, 2024. The delegation was led by Mary Korpo Kerkula, President of the University of Liberia Student Union (ULSU), and included representatives from various student organizations such as the Student Integration Movement (SIM), the Student Democratic Alliance (STUDA), the Progressive Student Alliance (PROSA), the Varsity Christian Fellowship, and the University of Liberia Muslim Student Association. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. presided over his administration’s first Inter-Ministerial Committee on Decentralization Meeting on July 4, 2024, at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town. The President underscored the significance of advancing Liberia's decentralization program to enhance service delivery for all citizens. Read More »

The ECOWAS Commission, through the Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, organized a three-day capacity-building workshop from July 1 to 3, 2024, for the ECOWAS Protection and Human Security Integrated Coordination Mechanism (ECO-PHSICM). The event was supported by the National Early Warning and Response Mechanism Coordinating Centre (NCCRM), which serves as the coordinating Secretariat for the Mechanism under the Office of the Vice President of Liberia. Read More »

President Boakai announces voluntary 40% reduction in his salary Read More »

The ECOWAS Ad-Hoc Ministerial Committee on the Construction of Headquarters of Community Institutions convened on July 5, 2024, at the construction site of the New ECOWAS Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting aimed to review the report from the Experts’ Meeting and assess progress at the site. Read More »

The Republic of Liberia Executive Mansion, Monrovia - In a significant move, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of Liberia, on Thursday, July 4, officially launched the Employee Status Regularization Program (ESRP). He also unveiled a team of consultants at a press briefing held at the Ministry of Information Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT). Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., will travel to Abuja, Nigeria, on Saturday, July 6, 2024, to attend the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority & Heads of State and Government. Read More »

Today, 8 July 2024, marks International Paramedics Day, a global observance recognizing the invaluable contributions of paramedics worldwide. This date coincides with the birthday of Dominique-Jean Larrey, known as the "father of modern ambulance services," symbolizing the profession’s rich history and ongoing dedication. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has appointed Ambassador Emmet Kennedy as Chief of Protocol of the Executive Mansion. Ambassador Kennedy comes highly recommended with many years of experience. Meanwhile, Ms. Winifred Mardia Deshield has been named Deputy Chief of Protocol of the Executive Mansion. These appointments take immediate effect. Read More »

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held its 65th Ordinary Session in Abuja, Nigeria, on July 7, 2024. Read More »

The Republic of Liberia, Lagos, Nigeria – Africa’s renowned business tycoon and leader, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, recently paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., during the President’s recent visit to Nigeria to attend the ECOWAS Heads of State Summit. Read More »

In a demonstration of solidarity, the Organization of Liberian Communities in Nigeria (OLICON) paid a courtesy visit to President Boakai during his attendance at the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government in Abuja. Read More »

The Education, Skills and Employment (ESE) Portfolio is conducting a comprehensive review of St Helena’s primary education system. This initiative aims to identify the most effective and sustainable path forward, considering current challenges and future needs. Read More »

Trade stakeholders from both regional and national levels have gathered in Abuja, Nigeria, for a three-day meeting from July 9th to 11th, 2024, to review and amend the Draft ECOWAS Common Trade Policy (CTP). This initiative follows recommendations from Trade Experts' meetings and the Joint Meetings of the ECOWAS Ministers of Trade and Industry held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, last year. The technical working group will also draft the Strategic Action Plan for the Draft ECOWAS Common Trade Policy, ensuring both documents are ready for presentation to the ECOWAS Ministers of... Read More »

The ECOWAS Commission has concluded a three-day technical review of a draft interim report for the Trade and Transport Facilitation Study of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project. The project aims to establish a framework that will enable the corridor highway to operate under a single customs regime, eliminating border stops for travelers and traders. Additionally, the framework includes an automated third-party insurance scheme, the "ECOWAS Brown Card," for cross-border vehicles. Read More »

The Republic of Liberia Executive Mansion, Monrovia - Today marks a significant moment for the agricultural development pillar of the ARREST (Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law, Education, Sanitation, Tourism) Agenda as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. unveiled the National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP) 2024-2030. The launch event, held at the EJS Ministerial Complex, underscores the Government's commitment to revolutionize the agricultural sector and promote self-sufficiency in food production. Read More »

On July 10, 2024, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio formally launched the popularisation and decentralisation of ownership of Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) 2024-2030 at a ceremony in Moyamba Town. He assured the government’s commitment to prioritising district needs in implementing the plan. Read More »