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Working visit by the Ford foundation (FF) to the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC)

On the 2nd of June 2025, the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) hosted a working visit by the Ford Foundation’s.

10 Jun, 2025

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Bridging vision and action: ECOWAS strengthens regional ownership through the internal mid-term review process of the 4×4 strategic objectives

The ECOWAS Commission held a high-level strategic retreat from June 10–13, 2025, to finalize the Internal Mid-Term Review (MTR) Report.

10 Jun, 2025

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ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs attends the Graduation Ceremony for ECOWAS Students at the Diplomatic Academy of Spain

The Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, Prof. Fatou Sow SARR, took part in the graduation ceremony for the.

9 Jun, 2025

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GIABA celebrates ECOWAS day and the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS in Senegal

On the 28th of May,1975, the Founding Fathers of ECOWAS signed the Lagos Treaty, which has undergone revisions over the.

7 Jun, 2025

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ECOWAS and European Union strengthen strategic dialogue on regional peace, security and development

On 04th June 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria, the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, received in.

7 Jun, 2025

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ECOWAS supports the republic of Liberia in its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

The Republic of Liberia, through its Permanent Mission to the United Nations, officially closed its campaign for a non-permanent seat.

7 Jun, 2025

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ECOWAS hosts second regional preparatory meeting for World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27) in Abuja

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) successfully convened the second regional preparatory meeting for the World Radiocommunication Conference.

4 Jun, 2025

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Human security experts from ECOWAS Member States meet in Lome to review 10 years of the national early warning and response mechanism in west Africa.

“Drawing lessons from ten (10) years of implementation of the National Early Warning and Early Response Mechanism in ECOWAS Member.

4 Jun, 2025

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“ECOWAS must make the private sector the engine of development in west Africa”, said H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, during his visit to the Dangote petroleum refinery in Lagos State, Nigeria.

On the sidelines of the ECOWAS fiftieth anniversary celebrations in Lagos, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, accompanied by Professor.

4 Jun, 2025

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ECOWAS@50: AU, Nigeria, UN, and global diplomats hail ECOWAS as Africa’s model for regional integration at high-level roundtable conference in Lagos, Nigeria

In commemoration of its 50th anniversary, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission), in collaboration with Nigeria’s Ministry.

2 Jun, 2025

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ECOWAS 50th anniversary flag hoisting ceremony in Liberia

Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs proudly hosted the flag hoisting ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community.

2 Jun, 2025

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ECOWAS women reclaim purpose and power at 2025 international women’s day retreat

As the ECOWAS region commemorates 50 years of regional integration, the ECOWAS Commission reaffirmed its commitment to gender empowerment through.

31 May, 2025

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ECOWAS strengthens monitoring and accountability mechanisms for the women, peace and security agenda in Togo

 The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs (DAHS), in collaboration with Togo’s Ministry of Social Action,.

31 May, 2025

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Launch of the 1st edition of the West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST)

Dakar – 29 May 2025 The West African artistic community is preparing to vibrate to the rhythm of creativity and.

30 May, 2025

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50 years of ECOWAS: progress, challenges, and the future of regional integration

50 years of ECOWAS: progress, challenges, and the future of regional integration ECOWAS marks its 50th anniversary this year. To.

30 May, 2025

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ECOWAS Commemorates 50th Anniversary in Lagos: Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Cooperation

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) commemorated its 50th anniversary on May 28, 2025, in Lagos—the very city.

29 May, 2025

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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

The Secretary-General extends his warm congratulations to the people of West Africa on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of.

29 May, 2025

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ECOWAS launches digital platform and strengthens regional capacity in drug control

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has inaugurated a pivotal three-day workshop focused on regional capacity building for.

28 May, 2025

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ECOWAS Holds a Workshop to Mainstream Human Mobility in National Climate Policies

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in partnership with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and.

27 May, 2025

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