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Scientific Committee and Start-Up Jury Session make recommendations for the success of FARI-2025 in Benin

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) must strengthen its collaboration with its Member States in the management of.

21 Mar, 2025

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Experts Adopt Roadmap and recommend that ECOWAS maintain its Leadership in the Fight against IUU Fishing.

The fourth Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Maritime Stakeholders Meeting on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing was.

20 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS Launches the Review of the Regional Food Security Storage Strategy

The first meeting of the Steering Committee in charge of reviewing the regional food security storage strategy and adjusting the.

20 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS affirms its commitment to Gender equality at the 69th Commission on the Status of women (CSW69)

The ECOWAS Commission reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and human development at the General Debate of the 69th session.

20 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) task force embarks on advocacy mission to the Gambia and Senegal

In fulfillment of his mandate to promote regional trade integration, the Chairman of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) Task.

20 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS experts meet in Abidjan to propose a regional action plan against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in west Africa.

“Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing remains widespread in our region, causing an estimated loss of more than $2 billion.

19 Mar, 2025

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Food Security: the Members of the Management Committee of the ECOWAS Regional Food Security Reserve Hold their Annual Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria

The third meeting of the Management Committee of the ECOWAS Regional Food Security Reserve opens this Tuesday 18 March 2025.

18 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS Hosts Side Event on Women, Peace & Security at the margins of the CSW69 in New York

ECOWAS took bold steps to advance Women, Peace & Security Agenda at the margins of the Sixty-Ninth Session of the.

18 Mar, 2025

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The Scientific Committee and the start-up jury session actively preparing for fari-2025 in Benin

Koladé Josué Azandégbey, deputy chief of staff at Benin’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has expressed his pride.

18 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS launches Regional Tourism capacity-building program to strengthen Economic integration

Recognizing the critical role of tourism as a driver of regional integration and economic growth, the Economic Community of West.

18 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS experts meet to Review and Validate the Organisation’s new IT policies and procedures

From 17 to 21 March 2025, Abidjan, capital of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, is hosting an experts meeting, organised.

18 Mar, 2025

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The Issue of Illegal, unreported and unregulated Fishing  in West Africa Will soon be discussed By Experts from ECOWAS Member States in Abidjan.

Experts from ECOWAS Member States and Commission, as well as regional organizations dealing with environmental and fisheries issues, are meeting.

18 Mar, 2025

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Joint WRMC/ECOWAS – IUCN/Bridge Working Visit To The Mano River Union (Mru) General Secretariat

Joint WRMC/ECOWAS – IUCN/Bridge Working Visit To The Mano River Union (Mru) General Secretariat To Finalize The Process Of Creating.

17 Mar, 2025

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H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray Calls for The Preservation of ECOWAS Unity During His Meeting with The Heads of Delegation and Mission of The European Union in West Africa.

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu TOURAY,  has emphasised  the need to preserve the unity of.

17 Mar, 2025

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The ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) successfully concluded its 43rd Ordinary Meeting in Abuja

The 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Staff (CCDS), held from 11 to 13 March 2025.

14 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS Commission President Receives Ecowas Staff Mutual Credit Union (ESMCU) Delegation, Reaffirms Commitment to Staff Welfare

The ECOWAS Commission reaffirmed its commitment to staff welfare and financial stability during a courtesy visit from the ECOWAS Staff.

14 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS announces Ecotour 19-29 training to enhance regional Tourism policy implementation

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is pleased to announce the upcoming ECOTOUR 19-29 Training Support to the.

14 Mar, 2025

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43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Staff (CCDS): Fight against the Growing threat of terrorism in the region on the agenda

The 43rd Ordinary Meeting of The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of the Chiefs of Defence Staff.

11 Mar, 2025

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Launch of the West African Women In Energy Forum Forwe: A Revolution for the Inclusion Of Women in Energy in West Africa

The energy sector in West Africa is undergoing a historic transformation with the launch of the Forum for Women in.

11 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS, in collaboration with Ecobank Nigeria and the World Bank are empowering more than 50 entrepreneurs with training for small and medium-sized enterprises

ECOWAS, in collaboration with Ecobank Nigeria and the World Bank are empowering more than 50 entrepreneurs with training for small.

11 Mar, 2025

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