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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) holds talks with the Senegalese minister for the family on the project to build a sanitary napkin factory in Senegal

The Ministry for the Family and Solidarity of the Republic of Senegal reaffirmed its firm commitment to supporting this essential initiative for the well-being of women and girls in Senegal

On tuesday 07 january 2025, the ecowas commission’s Department of Human Development and Social Affairs (HDSA), through the ECOW Gendre Develoment Center (EGDC), held a consultation meeting on the project to build a Hygienic Napkin and Nappy Manufacturing Unit, in the conference room of the Ministry of the Family and…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission Legal Affairs Directorate Organized the 6th Retreat of The ECOWAS Legal Advisers Network for End-Year 2024 Statutory Meetings

The participants of the Legal Advisers Network were representative of the ECOWAS Commission, ECOWAS Parliament and the West African Health Organisation (WAHO)

The 6th Retreat of the Network of all Legal Advisers across the ECOWAS institutions, agencies and offices was organised by the Legal Affairs Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission and held in Banjul, The Gambia from 17-21 December 2024. The Retreat commenced with a brief opening ceremony chaired by the Ag. Director,…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) hosts workshop to enhance intra-regional tourism and harmonize regulatory frameworks

ECOWAS envisions a future where West Africa proudly stands as a premier tourism destination to promote regional integration, foster innovation and drive economic resilience across the Member States

In a landmark effort to elevate the tourism sector and build the capacity of Tourism officials and regulators to be able to identify and work with the visions and strategies that promote ECOWAS intra-regional tourism as well as the holistic understanding of policies, standards and instruments that shape Tourism. The…

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Press Release – Appointment of the New Secretary General of the West African Power Pool (WAPP)

WAPP is confident that Mr. DIA’s leadership and expertise will enable the organization to address the challenges it faces while strengthening regional cooperation

The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Abdoulaye DIA as its new Secretary General. This appointment was officially ratified during the WAPP General Assembly held on November 29, 2024, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Mr. DIA is a seasoned electromechanical engineer and a graduate…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Deploys 120 Observers for the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Ghana

The ECOWAS support includes a $210 thousand US Dollars grant to key stakeholders (NCCE, NPC, CODEO and FOSDA)

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed one hundred and twenty observers for the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (ECOWAS-EOM) to the Presidential and parliamentary Elections in Ghana. The observers were deployed today, December 5, 2024, in Accra, ahead of the December 7 General Elections. As part of…

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16th Meeting of Focal Points of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) National Regulatory Authorities on the Implementation of Regional Roaming Concludes in Praia, Cabo Verde

The objective of the two-day meeting was to evaluate the progress made with the implementation of Regulation C/REG.21/12/17 on Roaming on Public Mobile Communications Networks in the ECOWAS Space

On November 28th, 2024, the 16th Meeting of Focal Points of National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) on the implementation of the ECOWAS Regulation on Roaming concluded in Praia, Cabo Verde. The objective of the two-day meeting was to evaluate the progress made with the implementation of Regulation C/REG.21/12/17 on Roaming on…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Builds the Capacity of Communication Officers from its Institutions and Agencies in Crisis Communication Strategy Management

This programme is part of ECOWAS’ broader efforts to harmonise the communication strategies of its institutions and agencies with its long-term objectives

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) through its Directorate of Communication, is organising a training programme for Communication Officers from ECOWAS institutions and agencies. The training is being held from November 26 to 28, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria and it is part of ECOWAS’…

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National Youth Forum: Committing Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to a new vision for Youth

The conference brings together young leaders, representatives of youth organisations, policy-makers and experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing young people in the region

On 26 and 27 November 2024, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is organising a national youth forum in Dakar under the theme: ‘Engaging ECOWAS for a new vision on youth’. This major event, chaired by the Senegalese Minister for Youth, Sport and Culture, Mrs Khady Diène Gaye,…

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Regional Opportunities for Transitioning to Clean Cooking in West Africa Workshop

This initiative is designed to accelerate the adoption of clean cooking solutions in the region, focusing on reducing health risks, environmental impact, and promoting economic opportunities through sustainable cooking technologies

Abidjan, November 26, 2024 – The city of Abidjan hosted the Regional Opportunities for Transitioning to Clean Cooking in West Africa workshop, organized by the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and energy Efficiency (ECREEE) with the support of the European Union and The Enterprise Agency of the Netherlands (RVO) through their partnership…

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President of Sierra Leone Graces Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa's (GIABA) 42nd Plenary and 29th Ministerial Committee Meeting

GIABA remains a cornerstone of West Africa’s efforts to establish robust anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks, furthering regional and global security objectives

The President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Brigadier Julius Maada Bio (Rtd), honored the 42nd Plenary and 29th GIABA Ministerial Committee (GMC) Meeting, held in Freetown from November 17 to 23, 2024. The week-long statutory meetings, regarded as the most successful showcased remarkable achievements in the fight against money laundering and…