Monrovia, Liberia – On October 16, 2024, the ECOWAS Commission made a donation to enhance human security in Liberia. This initiative was led by Ambassador Josephine Nkrumah, the Resident Representative of ECOWAS in Liberia. The donation is part of ECOWAS's ongoing efforts to address human security challenges in both Liberia and the wider region. Read More »

The ECOWAS Peace Fund held a Technical Committee meeting on October 16, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. The session focused on evaluating project proposals submitted for potential funding. The committee included representatives from various departments within the ECOWAS Commission, such as Peacekeeping and Regional Security, Political Affairs, Education and Science, Humanitarian and Social Affairs, Legal Affairs, Budget and Treasury, Financial Reporting and Grants, Early Warning and External Relations. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission recently organized a workshop in Banjul, The Gambia, aimed at strengthening the capacity of The Gambia's National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC). The event took place on October 3rd and 4th, 2024. Read More »

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio marked the first anniversary of the Feed Salone Initiative in Kailahun Town Field, Eastern Region, during World Food Day celebrations. The event was themed "Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future." The President urged citizens to grow their own food, emphasizing that individual efforts in farming could help achieve national food self-sufficiency. Read More »

The Chief Minister has announced a new cooperation arrangement between the St Helena Government (SHG) and the United Kingdom Government (UKG) concerning future migrants arriving on the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), also known as the Chagos Archipelago, effective from October 16, 2024. Read More »

The Sustainability Conference took place in Hamburg, Germany, from October 7 to 8, 2024. The event brought together various stakeholders, including Heads of State, private sector leaders, academics, civil society representatives, and international organizations. The conference served as a platform for discussing the governance of international organizations and entrepreneurial approaches to sustainable development. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia met with Italian business leaders in Rome to discuss investment opportunities in Liberia. The meeting, organized by the Liberian Embassy, involved representatives from Confimea Mediterraneo, an association of over 250 enterprises across various sectors such as health, agriculture, and logistics. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia engaged in discussions with prominent international business leaders in Rome, Italy, to explore advancements in telecommunications and industrial sectors within Liberia. Read More »

Isaac’s Contractors Ltd has reached a significant milestone in the infrastructure improvement project at the junction of Field Road and Side Path Road. The company has completed the installation of all concrete panels, marking progress in enhancing the durability and safety of these important roads. Read More »

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio participated in a symbolic rice harvesting event on his 1,467-acre farm in Tihun, Sogbini Chiefdom. The activity took place ahead of the World Food Day commemoration and marks the one-year anniversary of Feed Salone. President Bio emphasized his dedication to agriculture by stating, “I don’t want to stop at asking people to do it; I want to be seen doing it myself and setting the example.” Read More »

The Director General of Guinea Conakry Customs, General Moussa Camara, acknowledged the training organized by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission. This initiative was designed to improve the skills of trainers on the ECOWAS Revised Preferential Treatment framework. Read More »

His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reiterated his dedication to enhancing Liberia's presence in Europe, aligning with the desires of its citizens. During a meeting with the Liberian community in Rome, President Boakai highlighted the significance of an educated workforce for national progress. Read More »

The third edition of the ECOWAS Hackathon commenced on October 15, 2024, in Abuja. The event has attracted 44 young individuals, aged between 18 and 35, from 11 ECOWAS Member States and Mauritania. These participants will engage in a "catch the flag" hackathon lasting 30 hours. This competition is designed to develop and refine cybersecurity skills by finding as many flags as possible within the given timeframe. Read More »

The United Kingdom has announced a new cooperation arrangement with the government of St Helena regarding future migrants arriving on the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). This development follows an agreement between the UK and Mauritius concerning the BIOT/Chagos Archipelago. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia met with a European Investment Bank (EIB) delegation in Rome to discuss a $50 million concessional loan aimed at developing the rice value chain in Liberia. The EIB team was led by Vice President for West and Central Africa, Madam Gelsomina Vigliotti. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has announced the new members of the Board of Directors for the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA). The appointees include Mr. David Vinton as Chairman, with Madam Mauree Shaw and Madam Eyvonne Bright Dennis serving as members. Other board members represent key government ministries, including Finance & Development Planning, Justice, and Commerce. The Commissioner General will serve as Secretary to the Board. Read More »

In a collaborative effort to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ECOMIG and the Gambian Defence and Security Forces (GDSF) have launched an awareness campaign. The initiative began with a route march through Greater Banjul on October 4, 2024, followed by an official ceremony at the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The event was attended by dignitaries from the ECOWAS Permanent Mission, ECOMIG, and GDSF. Read More »

Honourable Justice Ricardo Claúdio Monteiro Gonçalves has been elected as the new President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice. The election took place on Monday, October 14, 2024, and he will serve a two-year term. Justice Gonçalves takes over from Honourable Justice Edward Amoako Asante, who served as President for six years since July 31, 2018. Read More »

The Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) for West and Central Africa Public Sector Team, along with a four-member delegation, met with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai in Rome. The meeting focused on discussions about a proposed fifty million dollar concessional loan aimed at developing Liberia's agriculture sector, particularly rice production. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. of Liberia has urged the global community to address the escalating food insecurity crisis, especially in Africa. Speaking at the World Food Forum in Rome, President Boakai emphasized the urgency of action against hunger and malnutrition. Read More »