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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) holds strategic talks with African Union on the operationalization of the Africa Peace Support Missions

This meeting aims to bolster compliance with International Human Rights Law (IHRL) and International Humanitarian Law within Peace Support Operations (PSOs)

The ECOWAS Commission’s department for Political Affairs, Peace Keeping and Security on Monday, 22nd April, 2024, is hosting a high leveled delegation from the African Union, UN Human Rights and EU delegation to the AU, led by the Commissioner for political affairs for a 2 day strategic and technical cooperation meeting…

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African Union and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Discuss Terrorism, Violent Extremism and The Resurgence of Coups in Africa

Efforts include the various normative instruments adopted by the African Union to address the security challenges facing the African continent

The African continent is currently facing the scourges of terrorism and violent extremism, as well as the resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government. These developments have adverse negative impact on the peace, security, and stability of African communities. These were comments made by Ambassador Jainaba Jagne, Permanent Representative of The…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Convenes West African Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (WENDU) Workshop to Validate Data and Address Regional Drug Abuse Challenges, Affirms Support for Sierra Leone

The workshop aims to foster an environment of enhanced cooperation and improved data quality and access, enabling ECOWAS to develop informed policies

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has inaugurated a three-day workshop from April 23rd to 25th, 2024, focusing on the West African Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (WENDU). While the workshop primarily aims to validate the WENDU 2023 data and strengthen regional responses to drug abuse challenges, it…

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Advancing Women’s Leadership in Peace and Security In West Africa: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Inaugurates First Annual Regional Steering Group Meeting in Abuja

The discussions aim to strengthen regional cooperation, identify successful practices, and improve strategies to support the involvement of women in peace and security initiatives throughout West Africa

The First Annual Meeting of the ECOWAS Women Peace and Security Regional Steering Group for 2024 was formally launched by the ECOWAS Commission. The focus of this important event, which takes place in Abuja from April 22nd to 24th, is themed “Sustaining the Momentum Towards Monitoring and Reporting on the…

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Cultural Development: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gives prizes to young Artists at the closing of the 13th Edition of Marché des Arts du Spectacle d’Abidjan (MASA)

The ECOWAS Prizes of USD 3000 and USD 2000 respectively is to support and encourage the artistic creativity of the youths and promote integration

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) presents prizes to the best young comedian and the best young slam poet in West Africa at the closing ceremony of the 13th Edition of the Marché des Arts du Spectacle d’Abidjan (MASA) 2024 (the Abidjan Performing Arts Market in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Weekly Press Conference: Focus on Achievements in the Humanitarian field and the forthcoming West African Youth Conference

The ECOWAS Youth and Sport Development Centre implements the Commission’s policy in areas related to youth, sport and volunteering

The ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs held a press conference at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja on 19 April 2024. Professor Fatou SOW SARR took the opportunity to talk about ECOWAS policies relating to humanitarian issues and youth. She heads a department that steers ECOWAS policy in…

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Key Recommendations to Stimulate a new Dynamism at the Interregional Coordination Centre

The meeting, which was preceded by a meeting of experts held on 16 and 17 April 2024, was an opportunity for participants to take stock of the ICC’s operations and examine the prospects for its revitalisation

Approval of the evaluation process of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct and the maritime safety and security architecture of the Gulf of Guinea to mark the 10th anniversary of the said process. This was one of the recommendations of the 4th annual meeting of the heads of institutions of the…

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Towards a certified electronic signature in West Africa

The aim is to define a roadmap towards a common and concerted approach to the digital economy and society, including e-commerce and e-government

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with the support of the European Union through the Digital for Development (D4D) Hub, is exploring with its Member States best practices and experiences in certified electronic signatures. The aim is to define a roadmap towards a common and…

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Marché des Arts du Spectacle d’Abidjan (MASA) d’Abidjan: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Participates at the 13th Edition of the Festival as it Opens in Abidjan

ECOWAS provides financial support and plays a crucial role in the overall organisation of the Abidjan Performing Arts Market (MASA)

The 13th Edition of the Marché des Arts du Spectacle d’Abidjan (MASA) 2024 (the Abidjan Performing Arts Market) opens in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on April 13, 2024. MASA is the meeting par excellence for performing arts on the African continent. The ECOWAS delegation led by H.E. Fanta Cisse, the Resident Representative of…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) champions youth engagement at global youth dialogue in Cotonou, Bénin

Highlighting the significance of youth participation in policy formulation, Prof. SOW SARR reassured that the outcome document of the forum would reflect the aspirations and inputs of the youth

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) reinforces its commitment to youth empowerment and regional development through the active participation of Professor Fatou SOW SARR, Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, at the inaugural Global Youth Dialogue held in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, on April 5-6, 2024. At…