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ECOWAS hosts workshop to enhance intra-regional tourism and harmonize regulatory frameworks

In a landmark effort to elevate the tourism sector and build the capacity of Tourism officials and regulators to be.

19 Dec, 2024

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Regional Follow Up Meeting On The Publication And Implementation Of Regional Fiscal Directives And Supplementary Acts

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has organized a fpur (4) day Regional Meeting in Lagos, Nigeria, from.

19 Dec, 2024

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Official Launch of The SWEEDD+ Project Support More Girls on The Road to Empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa

H.E. Madam Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, Vice-President of ECOWAS Commission, presided over the official launch of the Women’s Empowerment and Demographic.

17 Dec, 2024

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ECOWAS Heads of State and Government hold Sixty-Sixth Ordinary Summit in Abuja

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held its sixty-sixth.

16 Dec, 2024

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 The 93rd Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers opens in Abuja, Nigeria

“ECOWAS Remains Committed to Advancing West Africa’s Integration And Development Agenda’’ ECOWAS Commission President, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY Tells.

12 Dec, 2024

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Make Constructive Recommendations to Better Address the Challenges of Peace and Security in The ECOWAS Region

The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria and Chair of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial.

12 Dec, 2024

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ECOWAS Receives The President of The Federal Republic of Germany H.E. Frank-Walter Steinmeier

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, on Wednesday, 11 December, 2024, received the President of.

11 Dec, 2024

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Press Release – Appointment of the New Secretary General of WAPP

The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Abdoulaye DIA as its new Secretary.

11 Dec, 2024

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ECOWAS Mission Observes the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Ghana

The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission to the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in the Republic of Ghana, led by H.E. Mohammed.

9 Dec, 2024

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ECOWAS Deploys 120 Observers for the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Ghana

 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed one hundred and twenty observers for the ECOWAS Election Observation.

8 Dec, 2024

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‘‘Our Strength Lies in Our Cohesion and Unity of Action” Said The Vice President Damtien Tchintchibidja During the Opening Ceremony of the 36th Meeting of ECOWAS Administration and Finance Committee (AFC)

The Vice President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission), H.E. Mrs. Damtien Larbli TCHINTCHIBIDJA, has said.

5 Dec, 2024

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ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) Police And Military Personnel Complete Training in Explosives Detection and Disposal Level 2 (EOD2)

On Thursday November 14, 2024, at the “Centre de perfectionnement aux actions post-conflictuelles de déminage et de dépollution (CPADD)” located.

5 Dec, 2024

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ECOWAS Ambassadors Discuss the Political and Security Situation in the West African Region

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) faces several major challenges that threaten its security and stability, including terrorism,.

5 Dec, 2024

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ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF) 2024: Towards a Just Energy Transition in West Africa

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, November 29, 2024 – The 9th edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF) 2024 successfully concluded.

5 Dec, 2024

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Commitment to Promoting ECOWAS Ideals: University of Abomey-Calavi Students Establish ‘The ECOWAS Universities Club in the Republic of Benin

On the morning of Tuesday, November 13, 2024, the ECOWAS Resident Representative to Benin, alongside the Vice-Rector for International Cooperation.

4 Dec, 2024

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H.E. Namadi Sambo, Head of the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission in Ghana for the 7 December Elections

Nigeria’s former Vice-President Dr Namadi Sambo, Head of the 120-ECOWAS Long- and Short-Term Election Observation Mission, arrived in Accra on.

4 Dec, 2024

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16TH Meeting of Focal Points of ECOWAS National Regulatory Authorities on the Implementation of Regional Roaming Concludes in Praia, Cabo Verde

On November 28th, 2024, the 16th Meeting of Focal Points of National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) on the implementation of the.

3 Dec, 2024

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