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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…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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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…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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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…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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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…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Supports Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games with A $300,000 Donation

The allocated funds will support the organization and promotion of this global sporting event, which will be held for the first time on the African continent

On the sidelines of the ECOWAS Youth Assembly, the National Youth Forum of Senegal, held in Dakar, Senegal, on November 26 and 27, 2024, the ECOWAS Commission, through its Youth and Sports Development Centre, presented a check for $300,000 to the National Olympic and Sports Committee of Senegal (CNOSS) in…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Workshop on Tourism Standards Charts New Path for Regional Growth

At the conclusion of the workshop, the private sector is expected to present a comprehensive framework for standardizing tourism practices in the ECOWAS region

In a landmark effort to elevate the tourism sector in West Africa, the Directorate of Private Sector of ECOWAS, under the leadership of  Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mrs Massandje TOURE-LITSE represented by Dr Tony Luka ELUMELU, Ag Director Private convened a three-day workshop to discuss standardizing tourism practices…