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Implementation of the ECOWAS Strategic Framework on Child Protection Systems Strengthening and Presentation of the Updated Database and Status Report on Child Protection in the ECOWAS Region

The ECOWAS Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs held an Online consultation with Member States Directors Responsible for Child Protection.

14 Jun, 2024

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The Resident Representative in Cote d’Ivoire Celebrates the 49th Anniversary of ECOWAS

On Monday 10 June 2024, the 49th anniversary of ECOWAS took place at the ECOWAS Resident Representation in Côte d’Ivoire,.

14 Jun, 2024

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The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) Organises A Training Workshop for Stakeholders on Case Management in Consumer Protection in Togo

From 10 to 14 June 2024 in Lome, Togo, the ERCA is holding a training workshop for national stakeholders on.

14 Jun, 2024

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Inter-regional cooperation: on a study visit to ECOWAS, a WAEMU delega-tion was granted an audience with the President of the ECOWAS Commis-sion.

His Excellency Dr Alieu Omar TOURAY, President of the ECOWAS Commission was received in audience on 11 June 2024 in.

14 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS Holds Consultations with Member States for a Post Malabo Agenda

With the Malabo Declaration ending in 2025, ECOWAS and the African Union are developing a new 10-year agenda for the.

14 Jun, 2024

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The ECOWAS Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security initiates the meeting of the group of experts for the establishment of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council for West Africa (ECOSOCC-WA)

Experts from various ministries of the economy/finance, social affairs, culture and the private sector, think tanks, governance, peace and security.

13 Jun, 2024

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The ECOWAS Resident Representative in Benin received in audience Mrs Aminatou SAR, Res-ident Coordinator of the United Nations System (UNS) in Benin.

Ambassador Amadou DIONGUE, ECOWAS Resident Representative in Benin, received in audience, Her Excellency Mrs. Aminatou SAR, newly accredited Resident Coordinator.

13 Jun, 2024

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Official launch of ECOWAS humanitarian assistance to flood victims in Togo

On June 3, 2024, the ECOWAS Resident Representative in Togo took part, on behalf of the President of the Commission,.

13 Jun, 2024

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Cooperation between regional institutions: UEMOA study visit to the ECOWAS development partners coordination unit.

As part of strengthening ECOWAS-UEMOA Cooperation, a delegation from the Commission of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (EU-MOA).

13 Jun, 2024

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To celebrate the 49th anniversary of ECOWAS students from Benin public universities are expressing their views on the challenges and future of ECOWAS in an eloquence competition.

On Wednesday 29 May 2024 at the Idriss Déby ITNO Auditorium of the University of Abomey-Calavi, the ECOWAS Representation in.

13 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS and Partners Launch 2024 Country Resilience and Human Security Assessment in Ghana

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has kicked off the 2024 Country Resilience and Human Security Assessment in.

12 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS Reviews the Implementation of the New Transit Procedure and SIGMAT in Member States

The Directorate of Customs Union and Taxation of the ECOWAS Commission has organised a meeting on the New ECOWAS Transit.

12 Jun, 2024

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The National Platform for the ECOWAS Cross-Border Cooperation Support Programme 2023 – 2027 Launched in Cabo Verde

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has on Monday 10th June 2024, launched the National Platform for.

11 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS organises the Experts Meeting for the Setting up of Economic, Social and Cultural Council in West Africa (ECOSOCC-WA)

An expert group meeting for the setting up of Economic, Social and Cultural Council in West Africa (ECOSOCC-WA) is scheduled.

11 Jun, 2024

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The ECOWAS Permanent Mission in The Gambia Commemorated ECOWAS Day 2024 in the Gambia

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and commitment in The Gambia on.

11 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS Calls for Enhanced Cooperation and Innovation to Combat Evolving Threats

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, Amb. Abdel-Fatah Musah, represented by.

11 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS Celebrates 49th Anniversary with Joint Activity Focused on Regional Unity, Peace, and Security

Dakar, June 10, 2024 – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marked its 49th Anniversary today with a.

10 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS Makes Case for the Promotion of Healthy Building Blocks to Strengthen Multilateralism at the United Nations

Desirous of promoting the cherished ideas of multilateralism and the accepted principles of mutual coexistence across regions and races, the.

10 Jun, 2024

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West African Youth Demand the Creation Innovation Hubs, Greater Investment in Digital Entrepreneurship, and the Collective Enhancement of Regional Security through Technology

The youth of West Africa are demanding the creation of innovation hubs for young people in various ECOWAS member states,.

8 Jun, 2024

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