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The three-day conference, taking place in Praia brought together policymakers, journalists, civil society actors, and development partners to discuss strategies for safeguarding information integrity. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional and international partnerships to combat the spread of misinformation and…
ECOWAS Launches Menstrual Hygiene Project to Empower Girls in Togo The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a new initiative in Togo aimed at raising awareness among young people on personal and menstrual hygiene. The pilot project, financed by the West African Health Organization (WAHO), seeks to…
ECOWAS Ministers of Justice have met in Banjul to validate two critical legal instruments of the Community Court of Justice, a step seen as pivotal in strengthening the Court’s role in human rights protection, dispute resolution, and regional integration. The meeting, followed a four-day expert review of the Draft…
The ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) has concluded a four-day strategic retreat in Saly, Senegal, aimed at strengthening budget planning and aligning with the newly introduced Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) of the ECOWAS Commission. The retreat, brought together staff of the EGDC, representatives from the GIABA/EGDC Pooling, and the…
His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, has concluded a series of high-level visits to Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, Cape Verde, and Senegal. The visits were aimed at consolidating support from fellow leaders and reinforcing regional collaboration…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, has convened a regional workshop in Abuja, Nigeria, to refine and finalize a draft Civil-Military Coordination Strategy for Humanitarian Action. The four-day event, held from August 5 to 8, 2025, brings together experts from…
The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a regional awareness campaign addressing drug abuse and mental health in Monrovia, Liberia, from August 4 to 8, 2025. The campaign, which follows similar efforts in Conakry, Guinea, and Freetown, Sierra Leone, earlier this year, is part…
Nigeria has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Republic of Benin on the occasion of its Independence Anniversary, underscoring the enduring bond between both West African neighbours. In a goodwill message conveyed by the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, to his Beninese counterpart, His Excellency Olushegun Adjadi…
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE/CEREEC) has marked 15 years of transformative work in advancing sustainable energy across West Africa. The milestone event, held in Praia, Cabo Verde, brought together regional leaders, technical experts, lawmakers, and development partners to assess progress and map future strategies. Under…
The city of Banjul has become the epicenter of West Africa’s governance discourse as it hosts the inaugural Sahel Governance Forum (SGF), focused on “Rebuilding Social Cohesion and Public Trust in the Region.” Held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, the high-level event brought together more than…
