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COTONOU, BENIN – As part of the Regional Stabilization and Development Fund (FRSD), a delegation from the ECOWAS Commission is conducting a major field mission in Benin from May 6 to 15, 2026. This mission is part of the IMPACT-ECOWAS project (“Improved Access to Basic Social Services for Strengthened Social Cohesion”), implemented in partnership with […]
The African Energy Commission (AFREC) in collaboration with ECOWAS’ Directorate of Energy and Mines organized a Regional Workshop on Energy Statistics and Validation of the 2024 Energy Balance from 4 to 6 May 2026 in Cotonou, Benin Republic. The workshop which brought together national Energy Information System (EIS) Experts of twenty-six (26) African countries including […]
As part of the milestone activities marking the 50th Anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a high-powered delegation from the ECOWAS Commission recently concluded a strategic visibility engagement mission on ECOWAS Vision 2050 in The Gambia from 28 to 29 April,2026. Led by Director of Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation under […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed a Long-Term Election Observation Mission (LTOEM) ahead of the legislative elections scheduled for 17th May 2026 in Cabo Verde. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu TOURAY, has authorised the deployment of the LTEOM in accordance with the provisions of ECOWAS […]
Praia, April 28, 2026 – ECREEE had the honor of receiving a courtesy visit from the Vice President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, at its headquarters in Praia. Following introductory exchanges, the Ag. Executive Director of ECREEE, Mr. Gibson Obai, welcomed the Vice President and her […]
Illegal maritime activities continue to have far-reaching economic, security, environmental and social consequences on a global scale, and West Africa is not spared from this situation. Although maritime piracy has declined in the West African region, it continues to face various forms of threats to maritime security, notably armed robbery at sea and illicit drug […]
ECOWAS has officially taken delivery of its new state-of-the-art Commission Headquarters in Abuja, Tuesday, 28th April. 2026, marking a significant milestone in regional integration and international cooperation. The landmark facility, delivered under the China-Aid framework by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, was formally handed over during a high-level ceremony attended by representatives […]
A large delegation from IITA joined other cassava stakeholders in the official launch of the National Cassava Development Strategy by Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture on 7 May in the country’s capital, Dodoma. IITA was also among the main sponsors and played a key role in the event’s organization, which provided a forum for all stakeholders … Continue reading IITA partners in launch of Tanzania’s national cassava strategy The post IITA partners in launch of Tanzania’s national cassava strategy
The ECOWAS Resident Representative Office in Sierra Leone has reinforced its commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships aimed at promoting human rights, migration governance, peacebuilding, democratic governance, and regional integration through separate high-level engagements in Freetown on 7th and 12th May, 2026. In one of the engagements, H.E. Ambassador John AZUMAH, ECOWAS Resident Representative to Sierra […]
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In Chekereni, a quiet village in Moshi District, Kilimanjaro, Zainabu Juma’s phone rarely rests. Orders come in. Farmers ask questions. New customers appear, most of who she has never met before. What she could consider normal at the moment was not a while ago. Zainabu Juma is a young agripreneur and a Village-Based Advisor (VBA) […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is pleased to announce the organisation of the 14th edition of the ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC), to be held in Banjul, Republic of The Gambia, from 15 to 17 May 2026. This major sporting and cultural event will bring together the best traditional wrestlers from ECOWAS […]
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On 27 March 2026, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), AGRA Mozambique and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development convened the National Youth Poultry Webinar, bringing together 108 participants. Of these, 89 were young people, including 42 women and 47 men, all united by a shared ambition to explore poultry as a viable pathway […]
As a member of the International Competition Network (ICN), the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) played an active role in the proceedings of the ICN 2026 Annual Conference, held from 6 to 8 May 2026 in Manila, Philippines. This sustained presence enabled ARCC to consolidate its institutional visibility, strengthen its strategic partnerships, and advance its […]
On 2 May 2026, the National Institute for the Education and Training of Blind Young People (INEFJA) in Thiès hosted the inclusive exhibition ‘Touch and See’, organised with financial support from the ECOWAS Resident Mission in Senegal in collaboration with the Agency for the Development of Social Marketing (ADEMAS). This initiative is part of […]
