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West African leaders, development partners and financial institutions have renewed calls for increased investment in the rice sector as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) pushes to achieve regional rice self-sufficiency by 2035. The appeal was made at the opening of a two-day Round Table on Investment…
The head of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) election observation mission in Guinea has expressed concern over delays in the opening of some polling stations during the country’s legislative and municipal elections. Dr Louis Blaise Aka-Brou, ECOWAS Resident Representative in Guinea and leader of the regional bloc’s…
In a statement, ECOWAS said the engagement underscores its “continued commitment to accompanying member states in the promotion of peaceful, credible, transparent and inclusive electoral processes.” The Economic Community of West African States has held high-level consultations with José Maria Neves as part of efforts to support peaceful elections…
On April 24, 2026, the China-aid ECOWAS Headquarters Building was officially handed over. This magnificent modern building, known as the “Eye of West Africa,” is the second international organization office facility built by China in Africa after the African Union Conference Center and Office Complex. As Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised the alarm over intensifying hostilities in the Gulf region, cautioning that the crisis could trigger far-reaching consequences for global peace, energy markets, trade and food security—particularly for Africa and other vulnerable regions. In a statement issued under the chairmanship of…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for renewed political will to advance women’s proportional representation across West Africa, describing gender parity as “a democratic imperative that can no longer be delayed.” Represented by the Wife of the Deputy Senate President, Mrs. Ajalaela Barau, Mrs. Tinubu delivered her message…
The ambassadors collectively expressed readiness to enhance collaboration with ECOWAS in peace and security, regional integration, trade, industrial development and sustainable development initiatives. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has received the Letters of Credence of seven newly appointed ambassadors, reaffirming the regional bloc’s commitment…
More than 5,000 young girls across the Beninese municipalities of Zè and Djidja have received life-changing support through a major menstrual health education campaign spearheaded by the ECOWAS Representation in Benin, in partnership with the West African Health Organisation (WAHO). This large-scale initiative focused on menstrual hygiene management, reproductive health…
The ECOWAS Commission has launched a two-day media training workshop focused on equipping journalists with tools to counter misinformation, fake news, and anti-democratic narratives across West Africa as a bold move to safeguard democratic values and strengthen information integrity in the region, the. The training, held from October 13 to 14,…
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to classify mineral resource theft as an international crime, calling on the global community to reject and prohibit trade in stolen minerals from the region. Speaking at the 2025 Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Network of…
