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In a bold move to reshape education systems across West Africa, the ECOWAS Parliament is advocating for a harmonized regional policy on educational technology (EdTech) and innovation, aimed at bridging digital divides and improving learning outcomes for millions of students. The initiative was outlined during a presentation by Hon. Ibra…
The ECOWAS Parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming West Africa’s education sector through technology and innovation, declaring digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) as vital instruments for the region’s future prosperity. This stance was made clear during the meeting of the Joint Committee on Education, Science and Culture; Health;…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has expressed concern over the recent wave of protests in Togo, particularly in the capital city of Lomé, which have led to both human casualties and material damage. In a press release issued from its Abuja headquarters, ECOWAS called for restraint…
The ECOWAS Parliament has taken a significant step toward harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology-driven education, with a strong call for a regional legal framework on AI during the opening of its Joint Committee meeting on Education, Science and Culture / Health / Telecommunications and Information Technology.…
The ECOWAS Parliament has kicked off a critical regional sensitization mission in Sierra Leone with a focus on the rising challenges of substance abuse and mental health. The initiative began with a series of high-level engagements with key government ministries and institutions in Freetown. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Erratic government bans and widespread insecurity are crippling efforts to cut West Africa’s estimated 30 percent youth jobless rate, lawmakers warned at an ECOWAS parliamentary hearing in Monrovia. Speaking for the bloc’s joint committees on Administration, Finance & Budget; Public Accounts; Macroeconomic Policy; Industry; and the Private Sector, Nigerian Senator Osita Izunaso blasted…
Tuggar Urged States to Implement Landmark Decisions, As he Ends Tenure as ECOWAS Council Chair Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar bowed out as chair of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers closing the bloc’s 94 th Ordinary Session with an appeal to member states to faithfully implement a slate of…
A delegation of the ECOWAS Parliament has toured Liberia’s National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) in Monrovia, seeking lessons on how robust pension administration can buttress economic inclusion across West Africa. The visiting team—drawn from the parliament’s Joint Committee on Administration, Finance & Budget; Public Accounts; Macroeconomic Policy & Economic Research; and Industry & Private…
The ECOWAS Parliament has pledged fresh measures to curb soaring unemployment across West Africa, wrapping up a week‑long joint‑committee meeting in Monrovia on Friday with a call for deeper funding for small businesses and targeted support for high‑growth sectors. Gathered under the theme “Assessing the Effectiveness of the ECOWAS Investment…
ECOWAS Parliament Tags Youth Unemployment “Regional Emergency” at Monrovia Investment Policy Review West African legislators meeting in Monrovia have warned that soaring youth unemployment is no longer just an economic headache but a “social emergency” already feeding irregular migration and insecurity. Opening a week‑long Joint Committee review of the ECOWAS…
