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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Staff Mutual Credit Union Records Strong Growth, Declares Increased Dividends at Annual General Meeting

The Union also unveiled a new digital platform, marking a major step toward financial inclusivity

The ECOWAS Staff Mutual Credit Union (ESMCU) has announced significant financial growth and introduced new welfare–driven initiatives during its Annual General Meeting (AGM), reaffirming its commitment to enhancing the financial wellbeing of staff across ECOWAS institutions. The meeting brought together the President of the Union, Mr. Jimmy Ife-Ilori, representatives from key ECOWAS institutions including the Commission and Parliament, as well as participants joining both physically…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Ministers Met in Freetown to Shape the Future of West Africa’s Digital Economy

Ministers focused on practical steps to expand broadband access, build capacity, strengthen regulatory frameworks, and foster innovation ecosystems that can support long-term growth

On Friday, 27 March 2026, Ministers in charge of Telecommunications, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and Digitalisation from across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met in Freetown for their 20th Ministerial session. The meeting was held in a hybrid format, bringing together participants both physically in Freetown…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and European Union (EU) Consolidate Strategic Dialogue on Regional Stability, Integration and Global Challenges

The meeting brought together senior delegations from both sides and provided a platform for direct, substantive and forward-looking exchanges on the evolving regional context

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, received the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, H.E. Ms Kaja Kallas, in Abuja on 23 March 2026, for a high-level strategic meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission President Meets with the African Union Commission’s Commissioner for Infrastructure

Dr Omar Alieu Touray also mentioned the Praia-Dakar-Abidjan multimodal transport corridor project, including its Praia-Dakar maritime component

The visit paid on Wednesday 18 March 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, by the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalisation of the African Union Commission, Ms Lerato Mataboge, to the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, provided an opportunity for the two…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission President Holds High-Level Meetings with Mexican Ambassador and Irish Minister

The meetings form part of the Commission President’s ongoing diplomatic engagements aimed at strengthening regional cooperation, deepening bilateral relations, and enhancing partnerships with international stakeholders

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, received in audience H.E. Alfredo Miranda, Ambassador of Mexico, followed by Honourable Minister Jack Chambers, Ireland’s Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform, and Digitalization, at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday 18 March 2026. The…

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Towards An Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) for RAAF and its Projects and Programs

In the face of growing climate challenges, the new framework ensures that all agricultural projects led by RAAF shall strictly respect local, national and cross-border ecosystems

Part of its efforts to strengthen its management and governance tools, RAAF has taken another significant step forward with the development of a draft Climate and Gender Sensitive Environmental and Social Management System. The document was technically reviewed at a workshop held on 12 and 13 March 2026 in Aného,…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and World Bank Convene 18th West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) Coordination Committee Meeting to Advance Regional Identity Integration

The Supervisory Committee serves as the highest governance body of the WURI Programme and is responsible for validating decisions and recommendations submitted by the Coordination Committee

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the World Bank as co-secretariat, convened the 18th meeting of the Coordination Committee of the West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) Programme. The virtual meeting, held on the 11th March, 2026 gathered Project Coordinators from five…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Lays the Foundations for a Regional Open Data Ecosystem to Advance Transparency, Innovation and Digital Governance

The meeting brought together representatives of ECOWAS Member States and digital governance experts to review and refine the proposed regional framework for the publication, access and reuse of public sector data

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has taken a significant step toward strengthening transparency, innovation and digital governance in West Africa by advancing efforts to establish a harmonised regional framework for open data. Through its Directorate of Digital Economy and Post, the Commission convened a Validation Workshop in Abuja, Nigeria, on the…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Resident and Permanent Representatives Review their Achievements and Outlook for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission’s 2022–2026 Mandate

The discussions will also contribute to shaping inputs towards the Summit of the Future

ECOWAS Resident and Permanent Representatives, together with members of the Cabinet of the President of the ECOWAS Commission, are meeting in Lomé, Togo, from 9 to 13 March 2026 for a strategic retreat to review achievements and discuss future perspectives regarding their contributions to the implementation of the Commission’s 2022–2026…

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Regional Stakeholders Gather to Define a Renewed Trajectory for Trade, Economic Integration and Sustainable Development in West Africa

The official opening ceremony took place on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, in Abidjan

From 3 to 6 March 2026, the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire is hosting a regional consultation on the Future of Trade, Economic Integration and Sustainable Development in West Africa. Organized by the ECOWAS Commission, this meeting forms part of the preparatory process for the forthcoming Special Summit of Heads of State…