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Deepening Cooperation to Jointly Promote West Africa’s Development, Writing a New Chapter in China-ECOWAS Relations Written by H.E. Yu Dunhai Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria and to ECOWAS

Chinwendu Nweke

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…

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ECOWAS Strengthens Diplomatic Ties as Seven New Ambassadors Present Credentials to President Touray

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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…

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ECOWAS Launches Regional Media Training to Combat Misinformation in West Africa

Adeniran Imisioluwa

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,…

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ECOWAS Council of Ministers Convenes in Abuja to Tackle Regional Unity Challenges

Adeniran Imisioluwa

Extraordinary session focuses on staffing gaps, institutional credibility, and fallout from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s withdrawal The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of Ministers has opened an extraordinary session in Abuja, focusing on pressing institutional issues such as recruitment, staff distribution, and the operational impact of…

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Nigeria Hosts ECOWAS Meeting on Statutory Appointments, Commits to Regional Equity

Adeniran Imisioluwa

Nigeria has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to regional equity and leadership as it hosts the ECOWAS Ad Hoc Ministerial Committee Meeting on the Rotation of Statutory Appointments in Abuja. The high-level gathering is a key step toward ensuring fair representation across the sub-region in leadership roles within ECOWAS institutions. The…

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