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Publications 20
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ECOWAS, EUROPEAN UNION, AND GIZ MARKS THE OFFICIAL COMMENCEMENT OF THE REGIONAL ENERGY GOVERNANCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEM IN WEST AFRICA (REGIS-WA)
The ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, convened a two-day Kick-off Workshop for the impleme...
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ECOWAS CELEBRATES INNOVATION AS HUBPHARM AFRICA WINS SECOND STARTUP AWARDS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Directorate of Private Sector and Industry, has successfully concluded the second edition of the ECOWAS Startup Awards...
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WORKING VISIT BY HIS EXCELLENCY OLUWATOSIN ANTHONY OGUNJIMIE, VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE ECOWAS COMMISSION, TO THE GAMBIA
H.E. Oluwatosin Anthony OGUNJIMI, Vice-President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), concluded his working mission to the Republic of The Gambia on Tuesday,...
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ECOWAS STARTUP AWARDS 2026: CELEBRATING WEST AFRICA’S INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL POTENTIAL
The ECOWAS Commission has commenced the second edition of the ECOWAS Startup Awards, holding in Abuja from September 28–30, 2026, to celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship and the growing potential...
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RELEVANT RECOMMENDATIONS AIMED AT BETTER PROMOTING AND PROTECTING THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN IN THE ECOWAS REGION
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is called upon to continue its efforts in the areas of resource mobilisation, capacity building and regional coordination. This is ...
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THE ECOWAS COMMISSION PARTICIPATES IN THE 81ST SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The ECOWAS delegation took part in the 811st session of the United Nations General Assembly, held from 22nd to 27th of September 2026 in New York, United States of America. Its main aim was t...
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WORLD RABIES DAY: ECOWAS calls for collective action to eliminate human deaths from rabies.
To mark World Rabies Day, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Regional Animal Health Centre Bissau (RAHC), is calling on Member States, human and animal health servi...
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FIRST WEST AFRICA REGIONAL WATER FORUM ADOPTS SHARED REGIONAL AGENDA FOR WATER SECURITY, DESIGNATES CABO VERDE TO HOST NEXT EDITION
The First West Africa Regional Water Forum (FREAO), convened by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in partnership with the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) and t...
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THE ECOWAS REPRESENTATION IN BENIN MAKES A DONATION TO THE ‘THE HOUSE OF JOY’ CHILDREN’S SHELTER AND PROTECTION CENTRE
Ambassador Amadou DIONGUE, Resident Representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Benin, presented a donation on Monday 21st September, 2026 to benefit the children at...
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ECOWAS, EU AND GIZ ADVANCE FINALISATION OF TRADE IN SERVICES PROGRAMME WORKPLANS
The ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the German Cooperation through the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has held a technical worki...
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EVALUATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ECOWAS CHILD POLICY BY MEMBER STATES OF THE REGIONAL ORGANIZATION
Poverty and natural or human made disasters such as population displacement, the destruction of essential socio-economic infrastructure, flood-induced epidemics, food insecurity, and malnutrition h...
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WEST AFRICAN MINISTERS REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND ADOPT STRATEGIC RESOLUTIONS TO ADVANCE REGIONAL WATER GOVERNANCE AHEAD OF THE FIRST-EVER WEST AFRICA REGIONAL WATER FORUM
West African Ministers responsible for water resources have reaffirmed their collective commitment to Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and adopted a set of strategic resolutions aimed a...
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ECOWAS STRENGTHENS NIGERIA’S CAPACITY ON ENHANCING PHYSICAL SECURITY AND STOCKPILE MANAGEMENT OF STATE-HELD WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION
Pursuant to the continued implementation of the ECOWAS Roadmap on Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM), the Directorate of Peacekeeping and Regional Security, in collaboration with the...
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STRATEGIC ACTIVITY PROGRAMMING WORKSHOP OF THE RESIDENT REPRESENTATION IN SENEGAL
Driven by a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and aligning with its strategic direction, the ECOWAS Resident Representation in Senegal held an activity programming workshop from Septem...
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DIRECTORS OF ECOWAS INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES MEET TO ALIGN THEIR EXPENDITURE FRAMEWORKS (2027–2029) WITH THE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES OF THE NEW MANAGEMENT (2026–2030)
The Directors of the Institutions and Agencies of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting from 21st to 30th September 2026 in Lagos (Nigeria), to align and finalise their...
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GIABA CONVENES REGIONAL TRAINING FOR JOURNALISTS IN GHANA TO STRENGHTEN INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING ON ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES
The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) commenced a three-day Regional Training Workshop on Investigative Journalism on Economic and Financial Crime...
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ECOWAS GENDER CENTER BUILDS THE CAPACITIES OF POLICE AND GENDARMERIE OFFICERS, GBV FOCAL POINTS IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE, FOR A MORE EFFECTIVE RESPONSE TO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The ECOWAS Center for Gender Development (CCDG), the Ministry of Women, Family, and Children of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, and the Akwaba Mousso Association co-organized, on September 16–17, 20...
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CLOSING OF ERCA’S INAUGURAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE : FOR AN OPEN, FAIR AND GENUINELY INTEGRATED WEST AFRICAN MARKET
The first Annual Conference of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) closed on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo, Repu...
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ABIDJAN HOSTS PIVOTAL WATER GOVERNANCE TALKS AS WEST AFRICA PREPARES FOR ITS FIRST-EVER REGIONAL WATER FORUM
Home to 28 shared river basins covering nearly 71 percent of its total land area, one of the highest levels of water interdependence anywhere in the world, West Africa opened a defining chapter in ...
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ECOWAS HOLDS THE SECOND MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF REGIONAL CLEAN COOKING ACTION FOR WEST AFRICA (ReCCAWA)
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, alongside international development partners, convened the Second Steering Committee meeting for the Regional Clean Cooking Action...
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