ECOWAS

Dr Omar Touray, President, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), says the commission is developing several regional strategies to further harmonise regulatory controls and…

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has elected Justice Ricardo Gonçalves of Cape Verde as its new President, alongside Justice Sengu Koroma of Sierra Leone as Vice President. Both will serve a…

The ECOWAS Parliament has called on regional parliamentarians to step up efforts towards ensuring West African women’s financial inclusion and investments to promote female entrepreneurship…

Ghana’s NADMO Boss Urges ECOWAS to Strengthen Disaster Response Efforts Nana Prempeh, Director-General of Ghana’s National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), has called on ECOWAS…

ECOWAS Calls for Urgent Aid for 9 Million Displaced by Conflicts and Disasters The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appealed for immediate humanitarian assistance…

China Commends Nigeria’s Leadership Role in ECOWAS Stability Efforts China has praised Nigeria’s leadership within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), acknowledging…

ECOWAS Parliament Moves to Abolish Residence Permits for Free Movement The ECOWAS Parliament's Joint Committee has adopted a proposal to eliminate the residence permit requirement across…

ECOWAS Seeks $300m for 5-Year Peace Programs in West Africa The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) requires approximately $300 million over the next five years to fund…

ECOWAS Festival to Champion Food Security and Hunger Eradication in West Africa The upcoming ECOWAS Food and Cultural Festival, scheduled to take place from Oct. 6 to 11, 2024, in Uyo,…

Don urges ECOWAS parliament to ensure effective budget monitoring, implementation Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nile University, Nigeria, Prof. May Nwoye, has implored the ECOWAS…