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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has completed a high-level coordination and benchmarking mission to the African Union Commission (AUC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance joint implementation of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA IV). The week-long mission, held from June…
In a landmark move to broaden democratic participation, the United Kingdom government has announced its decision to lower the national voting age from 18 to 16, fulfilling a campaign promise made ahead of last year’s general elections. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner shared the news via her official X (formerly…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has convened a High-Level Governmental Experts’ Validation Meeting in Abuja from July 16–17, 2025, to finalize and adopt a transformative Training Policy for Peace Support Operations. This two-day strategic dialogue brings together national security experts from ECOWAS Member States, key technical…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has donated 500 metric tons of white rice to Sierra Leone as part of its ongoing commitment to regional food security and humanitarian support. The donation, made through the ECOWAS Regional Food Security Reserve, was formally handed over in Bo City to…
The 7th edition of the Nigeria–China Friendship Table Tennis Tournament will take place on November 15, 2025, in Abuja, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has announced. The annual sporting event, organised in partnership with the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, continues to serve as a platform for…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that the official ECOWAS Excellence Award for Journalists will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM in Banjul, The Gambia. Organised by the Directorate of Communication of the ECOWAS Commission, the prestigious ceremony will honour 12 outstanding…
The ECOWAS Commission has kicked off a pivotal four-day technical meeting in Cotonou, Benin, bringing together tourism experts from across its Member States. The event, which began on July 8, 2025, focuses on the review and validation of six draft classification standards for tourist accommodation establishments across the region. Developed…
The Standing Committee on Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the ECOWAS Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) met with the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah. The high-level engagement focused on strengthening collaboration, improving strategic information exchange, and fast-tracking the implementation of key decisions by the…
As part of its milestone 50th anniversary celebrations, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has launched a completely redesigned official website. Spearheaded by the Communications Directorate, this digital overhaul reflects the organisation’s renewed commitment to modernising its online presence and deepening engagement with citizens across the West…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed profound sorrow following the passing of Nigeria’s former President, His Excellency General Muhammadu Buhari. In an official statement, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, extended heartfelt condolences to Buhari’s family, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the…
