Celebration honors new Chevening scholar Martina Peters

A reception was held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Plantation House to celebrate education and the opportunities it unlocks. The event acknowledged beneficiaries of the Chevening and Commonwealth scholarship programs and featured an address by His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE. Both Commonwealth and Chevening Alumni shared their educational experiences with the latest cohort of sixth formers from Prince Andrew School (PAS) and current undergraduate scholars. Read More »

ECOWAS experts meet in Lome to discuss transport and energy fund

Experts from member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting from August 29 to 30, 2024, in Lome, Togo, to update the study for the establishment of the ECOWAS Fund for the Development and Financing of the Transport and Energy Sectors (FODETE). The consultative meeting is organized by the ECOWAS Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU). The meeting, which saw the virtual participation of ECOWAS Commissioner Sediko Douka in charge of Infrastructure, Energy and Digitization, was launched by the Representative of the Minister of Economy... Read More »

Legend Twist debuts at Bole Festival in Port Harcourt

The Bole Festival in Port Harcourt has always been a vibrant celebration of culture, food, and community, but this year’s edition was notable for the debut of Legend Twist. On August 31 and September 1, over 5,000 people gathered each day to experience the festival’s unique blend of tradition and modernity. At the heart of the excitement was the much-anticipated soft launch of Legend Twist. Read More »

ECOWAS launches stabilization fund implementation in Northern Nigeria

For over a decade, Nigeria has faced significant security challenges due to the activities of Boko Haram. This has led to substantial loss of lives, displacements, loss of livelihoods, and exacerbation of food and nutrition crises. These issues have primarily affected the Northern States of Nigeria, forcing the population to move frequently, sometimes from being internally displaced and vice versa. The situation has severely weakened the coping mechanisms and thresholds of individuals and communities. Read More »

ECOWAS representatives meet in Assinie to discuss regional integration policies

The 2024 Retreat of Resident and Permanent Representatives, placed under the authority of the President of the Commission and represented by his Director of Cabinet, Mr. Abdou Kolley, was held from August 26 to 29 in Assinie. The theme for this year's retreat was "ECOWAS, 50 years at the service of West African integration, what perspective in a world of profound change?" Read More »

ECOWAS Vice President attends Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali

The 2nd Indonesia – Africa Forum (IAF II) took place in Bali on September 2-3, 2024. This forum aims to strengthen economic cooperation between Indonesia and Africa, following the inaugural event in 2018. The theme for this year's forum was “Bandung Spirit for Africa’s Agenda 2063,” emphasizing shared values and principles that aim to establish a robust, inclusive, equal, and sustained relationship between the two regions. Read More »

Sierra Leone signs $50M agreement with China for digital transformation

The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Communications, Technology and Innovation, has signed a USD$50 million agreement with China National Technical Import & Export Corporation for the SMART Sierra Leone Project. The signing took place on the margins of the FOCAC Summit in Beijing, marking a significant step forward in Sierra Leone’s digital transformation efforts. Read More »

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