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Members of the ECOWAS Parliament have commended Senegal’s solar-powered rural electrification initiative in Ndiob, describing it as a model capable of transforming rural economies across West Africa despite facing growing challenges linked to rising energy demand. The commendation followed a field visit by the ECOWAS Parliament Joint Committee on Energy…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has slammed heavy sanctions on Senegal, Morocco, and several players and officials following chaotic scenes during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat. In a statement published on its official website, CAF said its Disciplinary Board handed down the punishments…
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…
In a bid to strengthen procurement processes and align with international best practices, the Directorate of Administration and General Services of ECOWAS has commenced a three-day sensitization meeting on the organization’s Procurement Standard Documents. The workshop, which kicked off this week, focuses on critical documents including the ECOWAS Procurement Code,…
