Santo Antão, Cabo Verde – September 19, 2024 – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) has announced the completion of a renewable energy project in Ribeira Alta, a remote area on Santo Antão island. Funded by the ECOWAS Special Intervention Fund (ESIF), this initiative aims to provide sustainable electricity to one of Cabo Verde’s most isolated regions. Read More »

ECOWAS is strengthening its social protection systems through a five-day workshop in Abuja from September 16 to 20, 2024. The workshop, led by experts in collaboration with the TRANSFORM hub affiliated with the ILO, FAO, UNICEF, and the African WFP, aims to build a network of skilled social protection leaders across West Africa. It follows a system-strengthening approach to enhance the design and efficiency of social systems. Read More »

Tyanne Williams recently graduated with a First-Class Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Sussex. Read More »

President Boakai arrives in Toronto to pivot Liberia’s investment potentials to Canadian business community Read More »

The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is organizing an engagement with political parties to promote a participatory and inclusive electoral process in Ghana from September 17 to 20, 2024. This initiative is part of ECOWAS' support to assist Ghanaians in consolidating the country's democratic credentials as it prepares for its ninth successive elections on December 7, 2024. Read More »

Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, engaged with Trade and Investment Agencies at the U.S. Government Roundtable on Trade and Investment held in Washington D.C. on Friday, September 19, 2024. The event aimed to deepen economic collaboration between Sierra Leone and the United States, providing a platform for Sierra Leone to showcase its reform agenda and explore new opportunities for private-sector investment. Read More »

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio delivered a statement on behalf of the g7+ countries at the United Nations Summit of the Future, urging renewed global commitments to peace, stability, and sustainable development. Read More »

Lagos, 20 September 2024 – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), in collaboration with the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) and supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), hosted a regional workshop on green hydrogen for private sector players in the ECOWAS region. The event took place from 19 to 20 September 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its specialized institution, the West African Health Organization (WAHO), in partnership with the Cabo Verdean Association for the Protection of the Family (VERDEFAM), launched the “Project for the Protection of the Health of Young People, Especially Girls” in Praia. The event took place at Domingos Ramos High School and included young attendees to understand the initiative better. Read More »

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly will begin on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, with the Opening of the General Assembly Debate. Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris co-chaired an interactive dialogue on “Enhancing Multilateralism for International Cooperation” in New York on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Read More »

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly is set to begin on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, with the opening of the General Assembly Debate. Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris co-chaired an interactive dialogue on "Enhancing Multilateralism for International Cooperation." Read More »

As part of efforts to ensure sustainable access to clean electricity and other forms of sustainable energy for the people of West Africa, ECOWAS, in partnership with the European Union, shared the achievements of the EU-ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Scholarship Programme with researchers from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana during an interactive assessment visit on 20 September 2024. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), and the Permanent Inter-State Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS), in collaboration with CORAF, organized the 9th ordinary meeting of the Regional Committee for Seeds and Plants of West Africa and the Sahel (CRSPAOS) from September 18 to 20, 2024, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Read More »

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris co-chaired an interactive dialogue on "Enhancing Multilateralism for International Peace and Security" at the United Nations Summit of the Future in New York on Sunday, September 22, 2024. This session addressed global challenges and emphasized the need for stronger, inclusive multilateral systems to uphold international peace. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. of Liberia has called for global collaboration to address economic challenges that hinder the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking on September 22, 2024, at the Summit of the Future held alongside the United Nations General Assembly, President Boakai emphasized the need for collective action to tackle these issues. Read More »

World Maritime Day will be celebrated on Thursday, September 26, 2024. St Helena, with its rich maritime history and seafaring traditions, acknowledges the importance of those involved in maritime activities and their role in shaping future endeavors. By recognizing World Maritime Day, St Helena emphasizes the significance of prioritizing safety practices to ensure secure and sustainable maritime operations. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), in partnership with CORAF and the Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT, have launched the Regional Plan for Preparedness and Response to Pest and Disease Epidemics in West and Central Africa. This initiative was announced during the 9th ordinary session of the West African and Sahel Seed and Plant Committee (CRSPAOS). The plan aims to enhance agricultural resilience by anticipating and swiftly responding to disease and pest outbreaks affecting plants and... Read More »

St Helena Government (SHG) and Airlink have announced a special promotion on flights between South Africa and St Helena. Return flights starting at £640 or ZAR14,820 will be available for sale from today, September 24, 2024, through to March 30, 2025. These prices apply for travel over the same period. A limited number of seats at these prices will be available per flight, with availability dependent on demand. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has concluded the Technical Committee Meeting and CEOs of Investment Promotion Agencies in West Africa (IPAWAS). The event took place in Banjul, The Gambia, from September 16 to 21, 2024. Read More »

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly is set to begin on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, with the opening of the General Assembly Debate. Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris will co-chair an interactive dialogue on “Enhancing Multilateralism for International Cooperation.” Read More »