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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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ECOWAS Cyber Diplomacy Simulation: Strengthening Digital Security and Collaboration

The ECOWAS Commission, in partnership with the German Federal Foreign Office, the European Union, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit.

8 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS Now Has a Regional Action Plan for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities in West Africa for the 2022-2030 Period

The plan was validated by the ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) responsible for the inclusion.

8 Jun, 2024

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The New Resident Coordinator of The United Nations System in The Republic of Guinea Visits ECOWAS Resident Representative in Conakry

The new Coordinator of the United Nations System in Guinea, Mrs Kristèle Younès, visited His Excellency Ambassador Louis Blaise AKA-BROU,.

7 Jun, 2024

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To Celebrate The 49th Anniversary of ECOWAS, the ECOWAS Representation in Benin Organised The 2nd Edition of The “Geniuses In The Making” Game

As part of the week commemorating the 49th anniversary of ECOWAS, the ECOWAS Representation in Benin held the finals and.

6 Jun, 2024

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A High-Level Ecowas Mission to Guinea to Lobby for The Preservation of The Fouta Djallon Mountains

From 26 May to 02 June 2024, Mrs Massandje TOURE-LITSE, ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, accompanied by His.

6 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS and Its Partners Challenge the Youth in the Region on Using Digital Technology for Economic Growth, Peace and Stability.

Through the digital innovation, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its partners are preparing the youth to.

6 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS Soon to Have an Action Plan on the Inclusion of People with Disabilities People In West Africa for The Period 2022-2030

Nearly 15% of the world’s population, or more than a billion people, live with a disability, and 80% of these.

6 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS Member States Collaborate to Strengthen Cyber Resilience in West Africa

The ECOWAS Commission, in partnership with the German Federal Foreign Office, the European Union, the Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit.

6 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS Commission Empowers Women Groups at Border Communities in Saõ Domingos, Guinea-Bissau Communities Through the Issuance of The Ecowas National Biometric Identity Cards

Within the framework of enhancing the accessibility and acceptability of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) to facilitate mobility.

6 Jun, 2024

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ECREEE Inaugurates Two Energy Efficiency Light Testing Laboratories

May 31, 2024, Banjul, The Gambia – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), in collaboration with.

5 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS COMMISSION EMPOWERS WOMEN GROUPS AT SENE-GAMBIA BORDER COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF THE ECOWAS NATIONAL BIOMETRIC IDENTITY CARDS

Within the framework of enhancing the accessibility and acceptability of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) to facilitate mobility.

5 Jun, 2024

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THE ECOWAS COMMISSION CHALLENGES MEMBER STATES TO ACCELERATE THE IMPLEMENTATION AS WELL AS THE ABOLITION OF THE 90-DAY STAY LIMITATION FOR COMMUNITY CITIZENS

“As a precursor to actualising the 2nd phase of the Free Movement protocol, the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State.

5 Jun, 2024

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Commemoration Of The 49th Anniversary of ECOWAS: the Representation in Benin Celebrates the Event Around the Theme: ‘Strengthening Regional Unity, Peace and Security’

On 28 May 2024, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Representation in Benin celebrated the 49th anniversary of.

5 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS Trains Environmental Experts and Analysts from National Centres for The Coordination of Response Mechanisms (NCCRM) To Tackle Climate Change and Environmental Challenges

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is organising a Sectoral Thematic Workshop on Climate Change and the Environment.

5 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS Moves to Improve and Strengthen Its Standby Force and Logistics Depot

Approximately thirty experts have convened in the ancient city of Kano, Nigeria, from June 3 to 7, 2024, to review.

5 Jun, 2024

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ECOWAS Commission Supports Vulnerable Fishing Communities in Santiago Island

Praia, May 30, 2024 – On the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States.

5 Jun, 2024

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