The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is addressing a range of human security challenges, including violent extremism, conflict, terrorism, transnational organized crime, climate change, epidemics, poverty, inequality, and... Read More »

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, attended the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) at the Tuanaimato Conference Centre in Samoa. Read More »

Binance CEO Richard Teng announced that with the release of Tigran Gambaryan, the company's head of financial crime compliance, from Nigerian custody, Binance is poised to assist Nigeria in addressing its economic challenges through blockchain technology. Teng made this statement in an October 24 post on X. Read More »

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, met with the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mohamed Fouad, at the Commission's headquarters in Abuja on October 24, 2024. Read More »

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Nigeria, H.E. Miriam Morales Palmero, on October 24, 2024. Read More »

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has concluded his visit to Apia, the capital of Samoa, after attending the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Read More »

Magiagi Village, Samoa, October 26, 2024 – President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has been honored with the title of "Tuioataga," meaning King, in a ceremony held in Magiagi village, Samoa. Read More »

The recent meeting of ECOWAS government experts concluded in Dakar, Senegal, after three days of deliberations. Read More »

The Vice-President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission), Ms. Read More »

The 2024 Abidjan Border Forum commenced on October 23, 2024, marking a significant gathering focused on border governance, environmental cooperation, and regional security. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has initiated gender programs in Togo through its Gender Development Centre (EGDC). Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has successfully concluded a joint testing session for the ECOWAP web platform and the Electronic Biennial Report (eBR) web application. Read More »

The ECOWAS Commission and the World Bank held discussions with the West African Central Bank (BCEAO) in Dakar, Senegal, on October 24, 2024. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has concluded a significant event aimed at enhancing agricultural data transparency and food security in the region. Read More »

In an effort to enhance competitive frameworks and consumer protection across Africa, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) are implementing a cooperative framework. Read More »

Iowa, United States, Monday, October 28, 2024 – Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio visited Demoss Farm in Iowa, where he participated in the corn harvest. Read More »

In preparation for the upcoming general elections in Ghana, scheduled for December 7, 2024, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has invited former Vice President of Nigeria, H.E. Namadi Sambo, to lead the ECOWAS... Read More »

The ECOWAS-Ecobank Empowerment Programme for Women Traders has been launched in Abuja, aiming to address gender disparities in trade across the region. Read More »

A delegation from the ECOWAS Commission's Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security is currently in Guinea-Bissau for an operational visit. Read More »

Experts from various ECOWAS bodies are gathering in Lomé, Togo, from October 28 to 31, 2024. Read More »